Sandhead
in Dumfries and Galloway of Scotland, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
54.808 and -4.962 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 54° 48' 29" and W -4° 57' 42"
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: 02:55 PM (Saturday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:54 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 Sandhead

Sandhead in Dumfries and Galloway (Scotland) is located in United Kingdom about 303 mi (or 488 km) north-west of London, the country's capital town.

Current time in Sandhead is now 02:55 PM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 8 airports close to Sandhead, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is George Best Belfast City Airport in a distance of 39 mi (or 62 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site is Brú na Bóinne - Archaeological Ensemble of the Bend of the Boyne in Ireland at a distance of 81 mi (or 130 km). The closest in United Kingdom is Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd in a distance of 126 mi (or 130 km), South. 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: Jurby, Kirkmichael, Peel, Ballaugh and Patrick. 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

Tigh Na Mara Hotel

Address
0,1 mi
Sandhead
DG9 9JF Stranraer
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Torrs Warren

Address
2,1 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


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.


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.


We're in Stranraer 15 3 2015

Published: March 16, 2015
Length: 56:49 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: JEFFR0CKZSHOW

Stranraer with my family.


Stranraer. London Road to Thorney Way, Ochtrelure. Gopro footage. September 2014.

Published: September 14, 2014
Length: 38:51 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Douglas Toal

Riding a Cyclamatic Power Plus Ebike and using the Gopro Hero 3+ Black Edition. September 2014.


Stranraer and District Showjumping, 3rd June 2012.

Published: June 11, 2012
Length: 57:10 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Sarah Mcintyre

Charmeur Ikaria Z. this is only the 105 round, went double clear and got 2nd, mum never videoed my 1.10 but he went double clear in it as well and got 2nd :) he's coming back to normal now...


Cheesy stranraer

Published: April 27, 2012
Length: 42:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: sammyrober

This video was uploaded from an Android phone.


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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.

RAF West Freugh

RAF West Freugh is a Royal Air Force station located in Wigtownshire, five miles (8 km) south east of Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. It has always been an armaments training school, either for handling or deployment of ordnance.

Located at 54.8475, -4.94778 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Royal Air Force stations in Scotland, Dumfries and Galloway, Buildings and structures in Dumfries and Galloway


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