Kirkton of Skene
in Aberdeenshire of Scotland, United Kingdom

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
57.159 and -2.329 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 57° 9' 33" and W -2° 19' 45"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 07:26 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:55 am and 3:52 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-45.883 and 170.633 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pukehiki
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Kirkton of Skene

Kirkton of Skene in Aberdeenshire (Scotland) is a city located in United Kingdom about 400 mi (or 644 km) north of London, the country's capital town.

Current time in Kirkton of Skene is now 07:26 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 10 airports closer to Kirkton of Skene, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Aberdeen Dyce Airport in a distance of 6 mi (or 9 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Old and New Towns of Edinburgh in a distance of 85 mi (or 137 km), South. Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Aberdeen, Forfar, Dundee, Elgin and Glenrothes. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 7°C / 44 °F

Morning Temperature 5°C / 41 °F
Evening Temperature 4°C / 40 °F
Night Temperature 3°C / 38 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 71%
Air Pressure 1011 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 14 km/h (9 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

3°C (38 °F)
0°C (32 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, few clouds.

Monday, 18th of November 2024

2°C (36 °F)
-1°C (31 °F)
Few clouds, moderate breeze.

Tuesday, 19th of November 2024

2°C (36 °F)
-2°C (29 °F)
Light snow, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Holiday Inn ABERDEEN - WEST

Address
2,2 mi
Westhill,Aberdeenshire
AB32 6TT ABERDEEN
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


TOWN AND COUNTRY APARTMENTS MACKIE

Address
1,0 mi
1,15 MACKIE PLACE
AB32 6AN Aberdeen
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hampton By Hilton Aberdeen Westhill

Address
0,4 mi
Gordon Park Elrick Westhill
AB32 6BP Aberdeenshire
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Aberdeen (Westhill)

Address
2,2 mi
STRAIK ROAD WESTHILL
AB32 6HF ABERDEEN
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


MARYCULTER HOUSE HOTEL

Address
5,8 mi
SOUTH DEESIDE ROAD 1 MARYCULTER
AB12 5GB ABERDEEN
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

SV04PGX - Rammed at pinch point

Published: September 27, 2012
Length: 09:22 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: extreme2themax

Could hardly believe this one, I was within 10m of the pinch point and the wing of a car came right alongside me then just turned left and pushed me towards the pavement. I'm afraid I didn't...


Iona's College Video

Published: September 22, 2008
Length: 03:27 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Stephanie Smith

just random videoing.


Loch of Skene, Aberdeenshire

Published: December 26, 2009
Length: 13:01 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Ken Mavor

Video of Loch of Skene looking up the Dee glen.


J12 MTM, MTM Construction, Blackburn.wmv

Published: January 16, 2012
Length: 17:40 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: extreme2themax

This driver works about a mile from here, so must know the roads, he chose a weird place to overtake since there are better places just past the S bend, and even after he passed he wasn't even...


SV11TNN, Blackburn, almost left hook.wmv

Published: January 16, 2012
Length: 10:07 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: extreme2themax

This Kia Sportage driver proves that not all f***wits drive Nissan Qashqais, this driver is already indicating left when the pass happens, The driver waved at in the mirror, so I waved back.


DragonBollocks Q 2

Published: October 07, 2008
Length: 40:30 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Fraser Napier

Now with 27% more queer! We don't own Dragonball Z, we simply use the figures. Some scenes may not be suitable for children or people who are easily offended. ~~~ http://tinyurl.com/dbqofficial.


WR55JGV - Pinch Point Penis

Published: July 10, 2012
Length: 08:40 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: extreme2themax

Instead of waiting about 3 seconds, this mastermind thinks swerving across the road in front of me is the safest option. This is a 30mph limit.


The Irn-Bru Be Gone!!!!

Published: October 13, 2008
Length: 03:55 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: rockingpredator

I drank it all in 2 minutes and 30 seconds.


Ashdale Drive, Westhill

Published: September 26, 2007
Length: 56:15 min
Rating: 2 of 5
Author: boyScotland

Outside Yan Restaurant. 2007 Fried Rice £2.00 Fried Noodles £2.00 Special Fried Rice £2.50 Special Noodles £ 2.50 (added sauce + 50 pence)


Westhill UFO 2010

Published: September 21, 2012
Length: 43:13 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: john mac

Westhill Aberdeenshire UFO 2010. One of many lights in the sky two years ago.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Loch of Skene

The Loch of Skene is in Aberdeenshire, Scotland some 9 miles (14 km) west of the city of Aberdeen, near the Kirkton of Skene village. Loch of Skene is home to the Aberdeen and Stonehaven Yachting Club. It is designated as a Special Protection Area for wildlife conservation purposes.

Located at 57.1578, -2.35694 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Special Protection Areas in Scotland, Geography of Aberdeenshire, Ramsar sites in Scotland, Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Gordon and Aberdeen, Lochs of Aberdeenshire

Skene Parish Church

Skene Parish Church is a congregation of the Church of Scotland at Skene, in the Presbytery of Gordon. The parish has two places of worship, Skene Church at Kirkton of Skene and Trinity Church at Westhill. The current minister is Rev. Stella Campbell.

Located at 57.1592, -2.32583 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Church of Scotland churches in Scotland, Churches in Aberdeenshire, Category B listed buildings in Scotland, Listed buildings in Aberdeenshire, Listed churches in Scotland

Elrick

Elrick is a small village on the A944 road 7+⁄2 miles west of the city of Aberdeen. The name derives from a Gaelic word meaning a place where deer were driven for hunting. Elrick is also a common surname in the local area. It is to the south and west of Westhill.

Located at 57.1481, -2.29416 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Aberdeenshire

Garlogie

Garlogie is a roadside hamlet in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It was, during the 19th century, the site of a textile milling settlement using water from Loch of Skene. The mill is now a museum. Garlogie also has an inn.

Located at 57.1333, -2.35 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hamlets in Scotland, Villages in Aberdeenshire


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Skene, Kirkton of Skene