Noltland Castle Remains
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Dating from the 16th century, Westray's Noltland Castle stands testament to a troubled period of Scottish history.
The heavily fortified castle lies approximately half a mile from Pierowall Bay and was built by a Scotsman, Gilbert Balfour from Fife.
Balfour was up to his neck in the political intrigues common during the time of his sister-in-law, Mary Queen of Scots, and as a result had made some powerful enemies
www.orkneyjar.com/history/noltlandcastle.htm
The heavily fortified castle lies approximately half a mile from Pierowall Bay and was built by a Scotsman, Gilbert Balfour from Fife.
Balfour was up to his neck in the political intrigues common during the time of his sister-in-law, Mary Queen of Scots, and as a result had made some powerful enemies
www.orkneyjar.com/history/noltlandcastle.htm
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Links_of_Noltland
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Coordinates: 59°19'14"N 3°0'16"W
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