Port Charlotte
in Argyll and Bute of Scotland, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
55.739 and -6.378 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 55° 44' 18" and W -6° 22' 41"
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: 11:46 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
8:02 am and 4:17 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-46.483 and 169.700 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pounawea
References
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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 Port Charlotte

Port Charlotte in Argyll and Bute (Scotland) is a city in United Kingdom about 388 mi (or 625 km) north-west of London, the country's capital city.

Local time in Port Charlotte is now 11:46 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 12 airports in the vicinity of Port Charlotte, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Islay Airport in a distance of 6 mi (or 10 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like golfing, there is an option about 8 mi (or 13 km). away.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Ballycastle, Coleraine, Ballymoney, Ballymena and Limavady. 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.

Videos from this area

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

Bruichladdich Bere Barley 2006 Tasting Notes

Published: December 19, 2013
Length: 17:26 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: BRUICHLADDICH

The grain for our second release of bere barley was grown on Islay at Kynagarry Farm on Dunlossit Estate where it was sown in chemical free ground that had been unused for a century. http://www.br...


Bruichladdich - The Classic Laddie: Scottish Barley

Published: February 11, 2014
Length: 40:55 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: BRUICHLADDICH

This single malt scotch whisky has been crafted by master distiller Jim McEwan from individually selected casks to showcase the classic, floral and elegant Bruichladdich house style. Unpeated,...


Bruichladdich Octomore Futures Islay Single Malt Whisky

Published: November 09, 2008
Length: 12:26 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Armin Grewe

In 2002 Bruichladdich distillery on the Isle of Islay first distilled the Octomore, the most heavily peated whisky the distillery produced. 800 cases of it were sold as Octomore Futures,...


UM! Whisky Tour #72: Bruichladdich

Published: January 22, 2012
Length: 38:31 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: gogsiebroon

The Broon Borthers Amazing Islay Challenge finally comes to an end here at Bruichladdich, which we barely have time to visit at all which is a real shame considering it was their Feis Ile festival...


Growing for Bruichladdich 2013 - Andrew Jones of Coull Farm

Published: November 07, 2013
Length: 56:45 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: BRUICHLADDICH

Andrew Jones of Coull Farm, Islay on the 2013 growing season.


Octomore 6.1 Scottish Barley Tasting Notes

Published: December 19, 2013
Length: 00:13 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: BRUICHLADDICH

The world's most heavily peated whisky, this is the sixth edition of the uber-experimental cult Octomore. http://www.bruichladdich.com/the-whisky/octomore/octomore-06-1-167ppm.


Port Charlotte Scottish Barley Tasting Notes

Published: December 19, 2013
Length: 15:03 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: BRUICHLADDICH

Peated to a heavyweight 40ppm, Port Charlotte Scottish Barley is a cuvee crafted from casks hand-picked by Master Distiller Jim McEwan. http://www.bruichladdich.com/the-whisky/port-charlotte/port-...


Jim McEwan tasting the Port Charlotte Multi Vintage peated whisky.

Published: January 27, 2012
Length: 23:47 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: BRUICHLADDICH

Jim McEwan tasting the Port Charlotte Multi Vintage at Bruichladdich Distillery, Islay , Scotland.


The Mashing Process - Graham Hayes, Mash Man

Published: November 22, 2013
Length: 27:36 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: BRUICHLADDICH

Mash Man Graham Hayes talks about the mashing process at Bruichladdich.


Port Charlotte, Islay, with a DJI Phantom Quadcopter

Published: September 08, 2013
Length: 18:52 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Armin Grewe

My third Islay from the air video with the GoPro camera on the DJI Phantom quadcopter takes us to Port Charlotte on the Rhinns of Islay. Having arrived at Port Charlotte pier we take off and...


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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.

Bruichladdich distillery

Bruichladdich Distillery is a Scotch whisky distillery on the Rhinns of the isle of Islay. It is one of nine working distilleries on the island. One interpretation of the Gaelic word Bruichladdich is "stony shore bank", referring to a post-glacial raised beach, though an alternative, perhaps more pertinent translation may be "rocky lee shore".

Located at 55.7664, -6.3625 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Distilleries in Islay, 1881 establishments in Scotland, Companies established in 1881, 1881 introductions, Scottish malt whisky

Loch Indaal

Loch Indaal (or Lochindaal) is a sea loch on Islay, the southernmost island of the Hebrides, off the west coast of Scotland. Together with Loch Gruinart to the north, it was formed by the Loch Gruinart Fault, which branches off the Great Glen Fault. Along the northwestern coast are the villages of Bruichladdich and Port Charlotte. Along its northeastern shore is the tiny village of Bridgend and on its southeastern shore is the island capital of Bowmore.

Located at 55.75, -6.35 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Islay, Sea lochs of Scotland

Port Charlotte distillery

Port Charlotte is a Scotch whisky distillery on the island of Islay, off the west coast of Scotland. The distillery is based in the village of Port Charlotte on the grounds of the former Lochindaal Distillery two miles southwest from the Bruichladdich distillery. The distilling equipment comes from the former Inverleven Distillery, Dumbarton, which was demolished in 2003. The equipment was dismantled and shipped to the island by barge.

Located at 55.7397, -6.37833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Distilleries in Islay, 1829 establishments in Scotland, 1929 disestablishments, 2011 establishments in Scotland, History of Argyll and Bute

Nerabus

Nerabus (otherwise Nereabolls) is a hamlet in the west of the isle of Islay in Scotland. The vicinity is noted for its scenic qualities and diverse birdlife. Nerabus lies along the A847 road on the route from Port Charlotte to Portnahaven. The locale has an early influence by the Norse.

Located at 55.7094, -6.41868 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Islay


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Port Sgioba