Machrihanish
in Argyll and Bute of Scotland, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
55.423 and -5.735 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 55° 25' 23" and W -5° 44' 4"
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: 07:16 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 Wikipedia
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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 Machrihanish

Machrihanish in Argyll and Bute (Scotland) is a place in United Kingdom about 355 mi (or 572 km) north-west of London, the country's capital city.

Current time in Machrihanish is now 07:16 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 11 airports near Machrihanish, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Campbeltown Airport in a distance of 2 mi (or 3 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like playing golf, there are a few options in driving distance. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

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

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 13°C / 56 °F

Morning Temperature 9°C / 48 °F
Evening Temperature 11°C / 52 °F
Night Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 99%
Air Pressure 1023 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 12 km/h (8 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 89% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

9°C (47 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

6°C (43 °F)
4°C (39 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 18th of November 2024

3°C (38 °F)
2°C (35 °F)
Rain and snow, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

The Ugadale Hotel and Cottages

Address
0,1 mi
Machrihanish, Argyll
PA28 6PT Machrihanish
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Argyll

Address
4,5 mi
Bellochantuy
PA28 6QE Bellochantuy,Campbeltown
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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

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. :)


pink floyds comfortably numb guitarsolo on a korg pa50

Published: October 10, 2008
Length: 57:11 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: james macdonald

half remembered half improvised version of the solo...not that great maybe but good fun to play!!be better when i find out how to end it...feedback welcome:)


Martin at BBs

Published: April 27, 2014
Length: 38:30 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: David Farrell-Shaw

Martin at the bbs.


Drunken James, half liter of madness

Published: December 18, 2013
Length: 00:04 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Fwbs

Decided to give James a half liter or Vodka, this is what happened.


UM! Whisky Tour #74: Springbank (Part 2 of 3)

Published: March 07, 2012
Length: 45:01 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: gogsiebroon

The second part in my Springbank Extrava-dram-za covers the remainder of the tour from the washbacks, through the stillroom (with the best guided description of the running of a spirit safe...


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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.

RNAS Machrihanish (HMS Landrail)

Royal Naval Air Station Machrihanish (HMS Landrail), is a former Royal Navy air station, close to Campbeltown in Argyll and Bute, Scotland.

Located at 55.4408, -5.69806 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Argyll and Bute, Military of Scotland, Royal Naval Air Stations

Machrihanish

Machrihanish is a village in Argyll, Scotland. Machrihanish has a classic links golf course described by many as the defining links course in Scotland. According to one survey it has the best opening hole in the world. A new course is being built nearby called Machrihanish Dunes. It is part of a multi-million pound development by an American company, which has renovated the previously dilapidated Ugadale hotel in the village.

Located at 55.423, -5.73735 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Kintyre, Mining communities in Scotland

Machrihanish Golf Club

The Machrihanish Golf Club is a classic Scottish links course situated in Machrihanish at the southern tip of the Mull of Kintyre. The main course, with views of the western seaboard including the Paps of Jura and Ireland, was ranked the #39 course outside of the United States by Golf Digest in 2005. In particular, the first hole is often rated as one of the best opening holes in the world. The golf club was founded in 1876 as the Kintyre Golf Club.

Located at 55.436, -5.716 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Golf clubs and courses in Scotland, Sports clubs established in 1876, 1876 establishments in Scotland, Sport in Argyll and Bute

Machrihanish Coalfield

The Machrihanish Coalfield is a coalfield on the Kintyre peninsula in southwest Scotland. It is one of the smallest British coalfields. The coal-bearing strata contain numerous seams of which the Main Coal is the principal one being some 3 to 4m thick. A further, higher seam known as the Kilkivan Coal has also been worked. Mining was taking place before the 16th century, largely in connection with a local sea-salt industry.

Located at 55.4187, -5.7289 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Coal mining regions in Scotland, Geography of Scotland

Machrihanish railway station

Machrihanish was a railway station in the village of Machrihanish, Argyll and Bute, serving the town. The Campbeltown and Machrihanish Light Railway was a 2 ft 3 in (686 mm) narrow gauge railway in Kintyre, Scotland, between the towns of Campbeltown and Machrihanish.

Located at 55.4225, -5.7332 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations opened in 1906, Railway stations closed in 1932, Disused railway stations in Argyll and Bute


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Machrihanish