Maxwelltown
in Dumfries and Galloway of Scotland, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
55.067 and -3.633 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 55° 4' 0" and W -3° 37' 59"
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: 12:44 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
8:02 am and 3:59 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 Maxwelltown

Maxwelltown in Dumfries and Galloway (Scotland) is a city located in United Kingdom about 285 mi (or 459 km) north-west of London, the country's capital town.

Current time in Maxwelltown is now 12:44 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 11 airports closer to Maxwelltown, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Carlisle Airport in a distance of 34 mi (or 54 km), 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 69 mi (or 111 km), North-East. Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Dumfries, Carlisle, Hamilton, Motherwell and Livingston. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 5°C / 40 °F

Morning Temperature -1°C / 30 °F
Evening Temperature 0°C / 33 °F
Night Temperature 0°C / 33 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 65%
Air Pressure 1005 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 39% of sky
General Conditions Scattered clouds

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

3°C (38 °F)
11°C (51 °F)
Rain and snow, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

10°C (50 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Moderate rain, strong breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 25th of November 2024

7°C (45 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Light rain, high wind, near gale, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Cairndale Hotel and Leisure Club

Address
1,1 mi
132-136 English Street
DG1 2DF Dumfries
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


STATION HOTEL - DUMFRIES

Address
1,2 mi
49 LOVERS WALK
DG1 1LT Dumfries
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Huntingdon House Hotel

Address
1,3 mi
18 St Mary's Street
DG1 1LZ Dumfries
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Holiday Inn DUMFRIES

Address
1,9 mi
The Crichton, Bankend Road,Dumfries & Galloway
DG1 4ZZ Dumfries
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Friars Carse Country House Hotel

Address
6,0 mi
Auldgirth
DG2 0SA Dumfries
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Dumfries

Address
1,6 mi
ANNAN ROAD COLLIN
DG1 3JX Dumfries
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


TRAVELODGE DUMFRIES

Address
3,1 mi
A75 ANNAN ROAD
DG1 3SE COLLIN
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - 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.

Dumfries Flashmob

Published: March 01, 2009
Length: 48:36 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Thoobinator1

Flashmob organised by Transform Dumfries (National Theatre of Scotland).


Dumfries High Street 2012

Published: April 14, 2012
Length: 16:00 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Vanessa Dixon

Section of the High Street below the mid-steeple.


Finding Albert - Rocket Science - Live @ The Venue, Dumfries

Published: March 17, 2012
Length: 55:54 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Cary Moore

f|A performing Rocket Science live @ The Venue in Dumfries - March 16th 2012 http://www.findingalbert.com.


Dumfries Egg Run 2014

Published: May 06, 2014
Length: 58:44 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: iMark

Dumfries Easter Egg Run - Interfloor Car Park to Loreburne Centre.


Strictly Come Dancing (Special Entrant from Dumfries)

Published: January 29, 2009
Length: 45:23 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: theoriginaljockster

STRICTLY COME DANCING - (DUMFRIES STYLE) Silly old bugger strutting his stuff and entertaining a small crowd on the Whitesands. This was25th January 2009 after the Burns Lantern Parade.


Road Trips in Scotland - Kirkcudbright to Dumfries

Published: March 02, 2010
Length: 32:25 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: heatherglen36

Part 2 of a 7 part series - Kirkcudbright up to Dumfries with a stop for lunch. Filmed safely with the camera hands-free on a neck sling.


Triverse Massacre - We Keep Your Dead - 24/02/12 - The Venue (Dumfries)

Published: February 27, 2012
Length: 01:26 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: TriverseMassacre

another track from our set in Dumfries. once again filmed on a phone. debut ep coming 2012 find us on facebook. www.facebook.com/TriverseMassacre.


Finding Albert - Rapido - Live @ The Venue, Dumfries

Published: March 17, 2012
Length: 25:26 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Cary Moore

f|A performing Rapido live @ The Venue in Dumfries - March 16th 2012 http://www.findingalbert.com.


Finding Albert - All My Ills - Live @ The Venue, Dumfries

Published: March 17, 2012
Length: 12:24 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Cary Moore

f|A performing All My Ills live @ The Venue in Dumfries - March 16th 2012 http://www.findingalbert.com.


Indulge in Dumfries & Galloway Food

Published: March 13, 2011
Length: 50:28 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: SavourTheFlavours

A feast of delicious Dumfries & Galloway food as chefs from across the region talk about their passion for local food during Flavour Fortnight 2010.


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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.

Maxwelltown

Maxwelltown was formerly a burgh of barony and police burgh in the county of Kirkcudbrightshire in south west Scotland. In 1929 Maxwelltown was merged with Dumfries. Map ref. Maxwelltown lies to the west of the River Nith. The river was formerly the boundary of Kirkcudbrightshire and Dumfriesshire. Maxwelltown was a hamlet known as Bridgend up until 1810, in which year it was erected into a burgh of barony under its present name.

Located at 55.0667, -3.62224 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Burghs, Dumfries and Galloway,

HM Prison Dumfries

Dumfries Prison services the courts of Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. The establishment serves as a local community prison that holds adult and under 21 males who are remanded in custody for trial and those convicted but remanded for reports.

Located at 55.0682, -3.62566 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Prisons in Scotland, Buildings and structures in Dumfries and Galloway

Summerhill, Dumfries

Summerhill in Dumfries is a post war residential suburb on the West side of the town. It is located on the Maxwelltown side of the River Nith that runs through Dumfries. Summerhill is bounded by Terregles Road to the North, the streets that branch off Ellisland Drive to the East, the Dumfries and Galloway Golf Club to the South and West and also to the West by the disused Maxwelltown train station.

Located at 55.0694, -3.63139 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Districts in Scotland, Dumfries and Galloway

Cargenbridge

Cargenbridge is a hamlet located in Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom southwest of Dumfries.

Located at 55.0563, -3.6405 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hamlets in Scotland

Newbridge Drive

Newbridge Drive is a relatively new suburb in Dumfries. It is situated on the Maxwelltown side of the River Nith and is approx 1.8 miles north-west from Dumfries town centre.

Located at 55.0869, -3.63417 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Towns in Dumfries and Galloway

Alive Radio

Alive radio is a community radio station for Dumfries, South West Scotland, broadcasting around the world on www. aliveradio. net, within Dumfries on 107.3FM. The station is also relayed to patients of Dumfries & Galloway Infirmary through the Hospedia system. Alive Radio is the broadcasting arm of Alive Christian Media. The station's on-air output is branded as "Alive 107.3" and is not to be confused with the internet radio station "Alive Radio", currently broadcasting on www. aliveradio. co.

Located at 55.0656, -3.622 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Radio stations in Scotland

Dumfries Museum

Dumfries Museum and Camera Obscura, located in Dumfries in Dumfries & Galloway, is the largest museum in the region. The museum has extensive collections relating to local and history from the pre-historic era. The museum also has the worlds oldest working Camera Obscura. Admission is free, however a small fee applies for the Camera Obscura.

Located at 55.0652, -3.6146 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Museums in Dumfries and Galloway, Local museums in Scotland, Natural history museums in Scotland

Moat Brae

'Moat Brae' is a Georgian townhouse designed by Walter Newall in Dumfries, Scotland. It was built in 1823 in the Greek revival style. J. M. Barrie, creator of Peter Pan, played in the house and garden as a child. In 1961 the building was granted Category B listed building status, as a classic example of Newall's work.

Located at 55.0716, -3.6131 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Listed buildings in Dumfries and Galloway, Category B listed buildings in Scotland, Listed houses in Scotland, Houses completed in 1823, 1823 establishments in Scotland, Greek Revival architecture in the United Kingdom, Georgian architecture in Scotland

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