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About Balfour GB

Balfour lies seven kilometres southwest of Kirkwall on Orkney's Mainland, reached via the A964 through the island's productive farmland. The settlement sits close to Kirkwall Airport and benefits from over 20 EV charging points in the area. The surrounding fields represent some of Scotland's oldest continuously farmed land, worked for more than 5,000 years.

Where is Balfour GB on the map?

Balfour GB is in Scotland, at 59.033, -2.909 - about 33 km north of Aikers.

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What is the closest airport to Balfour GB?

The closest airport to Balfour GB is Kirkwall Airport, 13 km (about 1 h 29 min by car). Other airports nearby: Eday Airport, Westray Airport.

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