Lochmaben
in Dumfries and Galloway of Scotland, United Kingdom
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Carlisle Airport (28 mi) - Glasgow Prestwick Airport (52 mi)
- Edinburgh Airport (57 mi)
- Glasgow International Airport (64 mi)
- Barrow Walney Island Airport (69 mi)
- Newcastle Airport (70 mi)
- RAF Leuchars (89 mi)
- Perth/Scone Airport (90 mi)
- Dundee Airport (93 mi)
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport (126 mi)
- Manchester Airport (131 mi)
- New Lanark (Unesco heritage, 61 mi)
- Old and New Towns of Edinburgh (Unesco heritage, 62 mi)
- Lochmaben Golf Club (Golf course, 0 mi)
- Southerness Golf Club (Golf course, 19 mi)
- Brayton Park (Golf course, 26 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 55.130 and -3.443 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 55° 7' 48" and W -3° 26' 34"
- 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: 03:42 PM (Thursday)
- Timezone: Europe/London
- UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 7:59 am and 3:59 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- -46.517 and 169.567 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Tarara - References
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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 Lochmaben
Lochmaben in Dumfries and Galloway (Scotland) with it's 2,100 citizens is a city in United Kingdom about 285 mi (or 459 km) north-west of London, the country's capital city.
Local time in Lochmaben is now 03:42 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 11 airports in the vicinity of Lochmaben, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Carlisle Airport in a distance of 28 mi (or 46 km), South-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 New Lanark in a distance of 61 mi (or 98 km), North-East. 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: Dumfries, Carlisle, Livingston, Dalkeith and Motherwell. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 3°C / 38 °F
| Morning Temperature | -3°C / 27 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 0°C / 32 °F |
| Night Temperature | 2°C / 36 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 0% |
| Air Humidity | 58% |
| Air Pressure | 998 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Moderate breeze with 9 km/h (6 mph) from East |
| Cloud Conditions | Clear sky, covering 4% of sky |
| General Conditions | Sky is clear |
Friday, 22nd of November 2024
5°C (40 °F)
0°C (33 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.
Saturday, 23rd of November 2024
3°C (37 °F)
12°C (53 °F)
Rain and snow, strong breeze, overcast clouds.
Sunday, 24th of November 2024
9°C (49 °F)
9°C (49 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.
Hotels and Places to Stay
BEST WESTERN DRYFESDALE
The Crown Hotel
Townhead Hotel
Videos from this area
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Trains passing Lockerbie station at 125mph
Virgin Pendolinos and Voyagers passing Lockerbie station at top speed.
Willie MacDonald in Lockerbie
Willie MacDonald of Labour for Independence, the second of four speakers at Yes Annandale public meeting in Lockerbie Town Hall, 12th March 2014.
Ash Regan Denham in Lockerbie
Ash Regan Denham of Women for Independence, the first of four speakers at Yes Annandale public meeting in Lockerbie Town Hall, 12th March 2014.
Sultans of Swing, Lockerbie Golf Club
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High Speed Pendolino and Voyager at Lockerbie
A couple of trains recorded at Lockerbie on a Saturday afternoon.
Lockerbie Train Station
Train Service From Glasgow Central To London Euston Calling At Lockerbie.
Riverside Mill Bed and Breakfast Lockerbie Dumfries and Galloway
http://www.riversidemill-lockerbie.co.uk Set on the banks of the River Annan near Lockerbie in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland the Riverside Mill Bed and Breakfast offers comfortable accommodation.
West Coast Main Line - Glasgow Central to Carlisle
Journey aboard Pendolino from Glasgow Central to Carlisle.
Hot Tattie - Blue Jean Blues (ZZ Top Cover)
Live at The Black Bull, Lockerbie 23/02/14.
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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.
Water of Ae
The Water of Ae is a tributary of the River Annan which it flows into west of Lockerbie in Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland.
Millhousebridge
Millhousebridge is a village in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.
Battle of Lochmaben Fair
The Battle of Lochmaben Fair was an engagement in Lochmaben, Scotland, on 22 July 1484 between Scottish loyalists to James III of Scotland and the rebels Alexander Stewart, Duke of Albany and James Douglas, 9th Earl of Douglas, leading cavalry from England. Both exiles from Scotland, Albany and Douglas invaded with permission but not support of Richard III of England, hoping to encourage rebellion against James. Instead, they were met with armed resistance. The loyalists took the day.
Templand
Templand is a village in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, a few kilometers northwest of Lockerbie. Its name suggests it was at one point owned by the Templars. Templand was also owned by Clan Jardine and lies close to their clan seat, Spedlin's Tower, and what remains of Jardine Hall. Templand's biggest expansion came with the Industrial Revolution. When the nearby sandstone quarry was built it became home to many quarry workers.
Heck, Dumfries and Galloway
Heck is a hamlet in the local government area of Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. Heck is 2 miles southeast of the town of Lochmaben and is 1 mile north of the village of Hightae.
Corncockle Quarry
Corncockle Quarry was a large and historically important sandstone quarry near Templand in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Stone from here was used in the late Victorian era to build tenements in Edinburgh and Glasgow, and also to construct New York 'brownstones'. The sandstone dates from the Permian Age and dinosaur footprints were found there in the 19th century. The stone is currently extracted by Dunhouse. At its peak the quarry was connected to the Caledonian Main Line by a mineral railway.
Old Lochmaben Castle
Lochmaben Castle was a 12th century castle on the spit of land between Loch Kirk and Loch Castle, in Lochmaben, Scotland. The motte and bailey castle was built in the 12th century by the de Brus family, Lords of Annandale. The castle became the main seat of the de Brus family after Annan Castle was partially destroyed during a flood in the 12th century. The castle was captured in 1298 by King Edward I of England.
Dryfe Water
Dryfe Water is a river in Scotland about 18 miles in length which flows into the River Annan at grid reference NY 107 820, near Lockerbie. It starts at NT 170 041 on the southern slopes of Loch Fell, near Moffat, and then flows along a narrow valley to the Annan. Dryfe Water gives its name to the parish, Dryfesdale, and the common Scottish surname, Drysdale. A second name is the much less common surname Dryfe (or Drife). The meaning of the word Dryfe is unknown.
These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Lochmaben.
This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Lochmaben, Loch Mhabain
