Castle Kennedy
in Dumfries and Galloway of Scotland, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
54.898 and -4.955 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 54° 53' 52" and W -4° 57' 18"
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: 02:39 PM (Saturday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:55 am and 4:14 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-46.483 and 169.700 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pounawea
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

Delve into Castle Kennedy

Castle Kennedy in Dumfries and Galloway (Scotland) is located in United Kingdom about 308 mi (or 495 km) north-west of London, the country's capital town.

Current time in Castle Kennedy is now 02:39 PM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 8 airports close to Castle Kennedy, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is George Best Belfast City Airport in a distance of 41 mi (or 67 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. The closest heritage site is Brú na Bóinne - Archaeological Ensemble of the Bend of the Boyne in Ireland at a distance of 87 mi (or 140 km). 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: Ayr, Jurby, Kirkmichael, Ballaugh and Peel. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 10°C / 50 °F

Morning Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Evening Temperature 9°C / 49 °F
Night Temperature 9°C / 48 °F
Chance of rainfall 2%
Air Humidity 68%
Air Pressure 1017 hPa
Wind Speed Strong breeze with 18 km/h (11 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

7°C (45 °F)
5°C (42 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 18th of November 2024

4°C (39 °F)
2°C (36 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 19th of November 2024

5°C (42 °F)
3°C (38 °F)
Light snow, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Torrs Warren

Address
4,3 mi
Greyhill Road, Stoneykirk
DG9 9DH Stranraer
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 8:00 - 21:00
Weekend: closed


North West Castle Hotel

Address
2,6 mi
Port Rodie
DG9 8EH Stranraer
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Loch Tummel Inn

Address
2,7 mi
Queens View 1 Strathtummel
PH16 5RP Strathtummel
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - 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.

SPFL League 1: Stranraer v Ayr United

Published: November 08, 2014
Length: 21:43 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: ayrunitedfctv

08 Nov 2014 Result: 3-1.


Stranraer v Kilwinning Development, Second Division West/South West 26th May 2013

Published: May 28, 2013
Length: 30:10 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Scottish Women's Football

Highlights as Stranraer host Kilwinning Development in a Second Division clash at Rephad Primary School.


SPFL League 1: Stranraer v Ayr United

Published: August 24, 2013
Length: 14:33 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: ayrunitedfctv

Ayr United make a trip down the coast to Stranraer in the third match of the 2013/14 season.


Road Trip To Stranraer with my Bro and his Wife

Published: March 16, 2015
Length: 46:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: JEFFR0CKZSHOW

We're heading to Stranraer with my Bro and His Wife. They fell asleep and some funny stuff happens. Hope You Enjoy the Video. Please Click Like and Don't forget to Subscribes.


Stranraer Train Station

Published: June 14, 2014
Length: 53:51 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: scott567100

Train Service From Glasgow Central To Stranraer Calling At Stranraer.


HSS Stena Voyager at Stranraer 17 May 2009

Published: June 22, 2009
Length: 51:25 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: AwesomeBritain

The HSS Stena Voyager arriving at Stranraer from Belfast. The HSS 1500 are the largest "fastcraft" in the world with an in-service speed of 40 knots.


Stranraer Harbour to Lidl's. Gopro footage.

Published: September 06, 2014
Length: 50:32 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Douglas Toal

Gopro fitted to the handlebar of my Cyclamatic Power Plus Electric Mountain bike. Squeaky brakes and all,


HSS Stena Voyager at Stranraer 10 May 2009

Published: June 22, 2009
Length: 13:51 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: AwesomeBritain

The HSS Stena Voyager arriving at Stranraer from Belfast. The HSS 1500 are the largest "fastcraft" in the world with an in-service speed of 40 knots.


Mechwarrior Online - Frozen City - Jenner JR7-K

Published: April 05, 2015
Length: 57:13 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: Graeme Nimmo

Here is a quick match from me playing Mechwarrior Online this afternoon. I will add more videos of this as I record them.


DRS Class 37s go to Stranraer.

Published: August 13, 2014
Length: 26:56 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ANWP Rail

37069 & 37608 work a tour from Paisley to Stranraer and Back and then from Glasgow to Crewe.


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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.

Aird, Dumfries and Galloway

Aird is a village in the Scottish council area of Dumfries and Galloway, four kilometres from Stranraer.

Located at 54.8989, -4.97167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Dumfries and Galloway

Soulseat Abbey

Saulseat or Soulseat Abbey was a Premonstratensian monastic community located in Inch, Wigtownshire, Wigtownshire, Dumfries and Galloway, in the Gaelic-speaking south-west of Scotland. It was regarded as the first and the senior Premonstratensian house in the Kingdom of Scotland. The Obituary of Prémontré lists both King Fergus and Christian, bishop of Galloway (1154-86), as joint founders.

Located at 54.8874, -4.9625 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Listed monasteries in Scotland, Premonstratensian monasteries in Scotland, Religion in Dumfries and Galloway, History of Galloway, Christianity in medieval Scotland, Christian monasteries established in the 12th century

Garthland Castle

Garthland Castle was a castle that was located near Garthland Mains, Stoneykirk, Rhins of Galloway, Wigtownshire, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. The castle was possibly built in AD1211, as a datestone bearing that date has been discovered within the Garthland Mains estate. It would appear that further extensions in AD1274 were undertaken, as another datestone has been re-used within the Garthland Mains estate.

Located at 54.8565, -4.9968 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Castles in Dumfries and Galloway, Castles in Wigtownshire, Demolished buildings and structures in Scotland, Former castles in Scotland, 13th-century establishments in Scotland