Glencraigs
in Argyll and Bute of Scotland, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
55.449 and -5.654 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 55° 26' 57" and W -5° 39' 13"
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: 07:22 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:58 am and 4:16 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-46.900 and 168.129 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Halfmoon Bay
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

Discover Glencraigs

Glencraigs in Argyll and Bute (Scotland) is a city in United Kingdom about 354 mi (or 570 km) north-west of London, the country's capital city.

Local time in Glencraigs is now 07:22 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 9 airports in the vicinity of Glencraigs, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Campbeltown Airport in a distance of 2 mi (or 2 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like golfing, there are a few options in driving distance. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Larne, Lochgilphead, Ballycastle, Carrickfergus and Bangor. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 11°C / 51 °F

Morning Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Evening Temperature 12°C / 54 °F
Night Temperature 12°C / 53 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 98%
Air Pressure 1023 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 12 km/h (7 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 94% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

9°C (49 °F)
8°C (47 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

7°C (45 °F)
5°C (41 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, scattered clouds.

Monday, 18th of November 2024

4°C (39 °F)
4°C (39 °F)
Rain and snow, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

The Ugadale Hotel and Cottages

Address
3,6 mi
Machrihanish, Argyll
PA28 6PT Machrihanish
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Craigard House Hotel

Address
3,0 mi
Low Askomil
PA28 6EP Campbeltown
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:30 - 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.

UM! Whisky Tour #78: Relics of Campbeltown - Ruined Distilleries

Published: January 06, 2013
Length: 39:22 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: gogsiebroon

The final part to Gogsie's Extravadramza! A look at what remains. The ruins and remnants of the town's distilling heritage are littered around the streets, alleyways and gardens. All these...


Campbeltown Grammar School - Ice Bucket Challenge

Published: August 29, 2014
Length: 53:06 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: CGSScience

Campbeltown Grammar School - Ice Bucket Challenge.


Cabinet Summer Tour - Campbeltown

Published: August 28, 2013
Length: 28:20 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Scottish Government

On 27-28 August, 2013, the Scottish Cabinet visited Campbeltown to attend events and hold a public discussion as part of the 2013 Summer Cabinet tour.


Campbeltown Tour At Christmas!

Published: May 17, 2012
Length: 31:27 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: Fwbs

Me and Darren Wilson touring the town at Christmas time in my mk2 Punto while I had it.


UM! Whisky Tour #73: Springbank (Part 1 of 3)

Published: February 26, 2012
Length: 25:09 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: gogsiebroon

Gogsies Campbeltown Extrava'dram'za begins here. Campbeltown once boasted around 30 distilleries back in the first whiskey boom in the latter half of the 19th Century. But then two major disasters...


Dalintober to the Dhorlin (Normal speed and with sound)

Published: February 27, 2015
Length: 01:30 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Machrihanish Online

Dalintober Quay in the Wee Toon to the Dhorlin (opposite Davaar Island) Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland. At normal speed, with soundtrack. See http://www.machrihanish.net/davaar-island for details...


My garden!

Published: April 09, 2015
Length: 30:26 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Tessa Schlesinger

I'm currently living in Campbeltown, Scotland in an Arts and Crafts house. The house is surrounded by a garden. It's a beautiful spring day and I just wanted to share it with you. :)


beinn ghulean red first part.

Published: September 28, 2014
Length: 00:56 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: james macdonald

quick run down the first part of the red trail on Beinn ghulean, Campbeltown. Scotland. Go pro hero 3.


POTTINGER X8 and Alpha Motion 301

Published: September 16, 2013
Length: 57:58 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: steveobo

Craig Ralston contractor in Campbeltown West Scotland mowing with his Pottinger X8 Novacat and Alpha Motion 301.


Parallel Lighting Circuit

Published: August 18, 2011
Length: 44:45 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: CGSScience

A very short demonstration of independent switching in a parallel circuit.


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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.

Campbeltown and Machrihanish Light Railway

The Campbeltown and Machrihanish Light Railway was a 27 narrow gauge railway in Kintyre, Scotland, between the towns of Campbeltown and Machrihanish. Only three other passenger-carrying lines in the UK operated on the same gauge, all of them in Wales - the Corris Railway, the short-lived Plynlimon and Hafan Tramway and the Talyllyn Railway.

Located at 55.4209, -5.67718 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Portages, Closed railway lines in Scotland, Railway lines in Scotland, Transport in Argyll and Bute, 2ft 3in gauge railways, Narrow gauge railways in Scotland, Railway lines opened in 1876, Railway lines opened in 1906, Campbeltown

Drumlemble

Drumlemble is a small village on the Kintyre peninsula in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. The village of Drumlemble is approximately 4 miles from the nearest town, Campbeltown, on the B843. Drumlemble Halt was a small station on the Campbeltown and Machrihanish Light Railway, opening in 1906 and closing in 1932. The village consists of the main settlement of Drumlemble and the two outlying settlements of Easter and Wester Drumlemble.

Located at 55.4136, -5.68944 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Kintyre

Stewarton, Argyll

Stewarton, Kintyre is a village in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. Plantation Halt was a nearby station on the Campbeltown and Machrihanish Light Railway that opened in 1906 and closed in 1932.

Located at 55.415, -5.64222 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Kintyre

Kilkenzie

Kilkenzie is a small farming community situated 5 miles north of Campbeltown on the Kintyre Peninsula in Argyll, Scotland. It is reached from north and south by the A83 road.

Located at 55.4667, -5.66667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Scotland, Argyll and Bute

Tangy Loch Castle

Tangy Loch Castle, is a ruined fortified dwelling on an islet on Tangy Loch, Kintyre, Scotland. It was connected via causeway to land, which is now submerged. The MacEachan family held the castle in the 17th century.

Located at 55.4911, -5.64938 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Kintyre, Ruined castles in Argyll and Bute