Plot 8, Swartiquoy, Balfour, Shapinsay Island, Orkney Islands, KW17
- Land size
- 0.05 acres
Key Features
- Plot of Land Circa 201.48sqm
- Located on the Beautiful Shapinsay Island in Orkney
- Perfect Location for Holiday Cottage or Caravan Site
Description
FOR SALE BY ONLINE AUCTION ON WEDNESDAY 23RD OF SEPTEMBER 2026 AT 9AM. - ***A RARE OPPORTUNITY IN A SOUGHT AFTER ORKNEY LOCATION***Idyllic plot of land with sea view located on picturesque Orkney Island. Circa 201.48sqm. Incredible opportunity for use as a camping/caravan site or for a self-build holiday cottage (STP).
***An excellent opportunity to secure a compact and well-situated plot in the scenic parish of Balfour, Orkney. Measuring approximately 201.48 square metres, this freehold site offers the perfect setting for a bespoke build, holiday retreat, or investment project (subject to the necessary consents).***
***Nestled within the peaceful hamlet of Swartiquoy, the plot benefits from an enviable location surrounded by open countryside while remaining within easy reach of local amenities and transport links to Kirkwall and the wider Orkney Islands.***
***KEY FEATURES***
- Size: 201.48 m (approx. 0.05 acres)
- Quiet rural location with charming views
- Close to ferry connections and local services
- Ideal for a small home, eco-build, or holiday let (subject to planning)
***Whether you're seeking a tranquil base to enjoy Orkney's natural beauty, a development opportunity in a growing tourism market, or a personal project in one of Scotland's most captivating island communities, this plot offers outstanding potential.***
Current Orkney tent pitching fees are roughly £15-£30 per night. The land is nearby the Lairo water, which is a wetland renowned for a wide variety of bird species, and would be the ideal spot for bird watchers and ornithology enthusiasts.
Shapinsay is one of the Orkney Islands, found of the north-west coast of Scotland, and the main settlement of Balfour has a regular ferry service from Kirkwall, Orkney's largest town.
Orkney has often been voted the best place to live in the UK, and has won the title of Best Place to Live in Scotland for the last 8 years. This is mainly due to its stunning landscapes, low crime rates and quiet island life. Orkney is also a popular tourist destination, to both mainland Scots and international travellers alike.
With the increase in popularity of the staycation type holiday brought about by the pandemic, now is the perfect time to set up your own holiday getaway.
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Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
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- Date Posted
- 2026-08-27
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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Rights & Restrictions
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- Listed Property
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Shapinsay Community School2.2 miles
- Pupils
- 16
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Papdale Primary School5.8 miles
- Pupils
- 422
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Glaitness School6.2 miles
- Pupils
- 210
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Eday Primary School8.5 miles
- Pupils
- 10
- Type
- Non-denominational
- St Andrew's Primary School8.6 miles
- Pupils
- 162
- Type
- Non-denominational
Secondary
- Kirkwall Grammar School5.9 miles
- Pupils
- 861
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Stronsay Junior High School9.9 miles
- Pupils
- 16
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Stromness Academy16 miles
- Pupils
- 338
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Sanday Community School17 miles
- Pupils
- 25
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Westray Junior High School19 miles
- Pupils
- 35
- Type
- Non-denominational
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: planning activity, heritage and any flood history here are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Walking trail
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
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Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
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Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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- Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
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