Biel
in East Lothian of Scotland, United Kingdom

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
55.967 and -2.583 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 55° 58' 0" and W -2° 34' 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: 04:41 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
8:00 am and 3:52 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-45.883 and 170.633 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pukehiki
References
This place on Geonames.org
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 Biel

Biel in East Lothian (Scotland) is a city in United Kingdom about 324 mi (or 521 km) north of London, the country's capital city.

Local time in Biel is now 04:41 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of Biel, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is RAF Leuchars in a distance of 30 mi (or 48 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Old and New Towns of Edinburgh in a distance of 8 mi (or 13 km), West. 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: Haddington, Newtown St Boswells, Dalkeith, Ford and Kirknewton. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 4°C / 39 °F

Morning Temperature -0°C / 31 °F
Evening Temperature 4°C / 39 °F
Night Temperature 3°C / 37 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 68%
Air Pressure 996 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 14 km/h (8 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 65% of sky
General Conditions Broken clouds

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

4°C (38 °F)
2°C (35 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, few clouds.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

2°C (35 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Rain and snow, high wind, near gale, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

13°C (55 °F)
9°C (49 °F)
Light rain, strong breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

The Linton Hotel

Address
3,0 mi
3 Bridgend
EH40 3AF East Linton
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Bayswell Park Hotel

Address
3,5 mi
16 Bayswell Park
EH42 1AE Dunbar
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Dunmuir Hotel Dunbar

Address
3,6 mi
11 NEWHOUSE TERRACE QUEENS ROAD
EH42 1LG DUNBAR
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Dunmuir Hotel

Address
3,7 mi
11 Newhouse Terrace
Dunbar
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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37422 East Linton 6B41 11/07/08

Published: April 06, 2014
Length: 36:56 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: slipperyrails

FOR ROY THE MOUTH - 422 thunders through East Linton, near Drem on 11 July 2008 with the infamous Bins train from Powerhall to Oxwellmains, 950t load.


East Linton Falls !!

Published: August 24, 2010
Length: 02:29 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Cameron Smith

A natural slide :D.


Ford 4000 4wd and 2 furrow match plough

Published: December 27, 2014
Length: 27:53 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Jim McKechnie

John Tait of Lothian Tractors,his Ford 4000 4wd and Kverneland 2 furrow match plough- at East Linton East Lothian.


David Brown 950 Tractor Ploughing December 2014

Published: December 28, 2014
Length: 23:45 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Jim McKechnie

At East Linton in East Lothian for a ploughing practice day - dad ploughing with our 1959 David Brown 950 and a Ransomes TS86 2 furrow plough.


The Linn Rocks!!

Published: April 10, 2009
Length: 14:16 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: barneymains

Hamish takes us around East Linton's famous falls.


Kirklanhill

Published: September 26, 2007
Length: 36:57 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: MT-V MOTOLOGS

Potato lifting at Kirklandhill in East Lothian with the new Grimme harvester, Wee Dan at the helm ;)


60009 heading south from Edinburgh near Preston Mill 4 May 2014

Published: May 04, 2014
Length: 02:16 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Chris Newman

60009 heading south from Edinburgh with the Great Britain VII tour train, at speed near Preston Mill on 4 May 2014.


D9009 departs Dunbar on the Eidyn Burgh Scot, 06/04/13

Published: April 07, 2013
Length: 00:45 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: sde426

DPS deltic D9009 Alycidon departs Dunbar on the north leg of the Eidyn Burgh Scot railtour.


Denny & Dunipace take Dunbar

Published: May 18, 2014
Length: 03:02 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: dronechorus

Dunbar is a beautiful coastal town with a long and rich history located about 28 miles from Edinburgh. Its Pipe Band Contest, now in its 32nd year, traditionally heralds the start of the competitio...


Dunbar 2014 - Boghall & Bathgate Juvenile Pipe Band

Published: May 18, 2014
Length: 27:50 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Neil Fraser

Boghall & Bathgate Caledonia (Juvenile) Pipe Band. Performing at the Dunbar 2014 Pipe Band Championships. One aspect of the Boghall & Bathgate organisation of which they are extremely proud...


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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.

River Tyne, Scotland

The River Tyne is a river in Scotland. It rises in the Moorfoot Hills in Midlothian near Tynehead to the south of Edinburgh, at the junction of the B6458 and the B6367. It continues for approx. 30 miles in a north-eastern direction, and it empties into the North Sea near Belhaven.

Located at 56.0049, -2.60178 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of Scotland, Midlothian, East Lothian

West Barns

West Barns is a small village in East Lothian, Scotland. It lies 2 miles west of Dunbar and approximately 28 miles east of Edinburgh. It is close to the John Muir Country Park and Belhaven Bay. It is home to the West Barns Inn and a John Deere manufacturer. There is also a local amateur football team, West Barns Star.

Located at 55.9937, -2.553 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
East Lothian

John Muir Country Park

The John Muir Country Park is an area of woodland, grassland and coastline near Dunbar in East Lothian, Scotland. It is named after John Muir, a famous naturalist and geologist who was born in Dunbar and later emigrated to the USA where he developed his ideas. The park was designated in 1976 and covers 7.73 square kilometres, stretching from Belhaven (just outside Dunbar) to Tyninghame.

Located at 56.006, -2.568 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Country parks in Scotland, Parks in East Lothian

Pressmennan Lake

Pressmennan Lake is a lake in East Lothian in Scotland. It is an artificial reservoir constructed in 1819. It lies in a gully in the Lammermuir Hills, above the village of Stenton in East Lothian. It is roughly 2 kilometres in length but less than 100 metres broad. It is one of only a few bodies of water in Scotland known as lakes; the others include the Lake of Menteith, Lake of the Hirsel and Lake Louise (within the grounds of Skibo Castle).

Located at 55.95, -2.59722 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Reservoirs in East Lothian

Stenton

Stenton is a parish and village in East Lothian, Scotland. It is bounded on the north by parts of the parishes of Prestonkirk and Dunbar, on the east by Spott and on the west by Whittingehame. The name is said to be of Saxon derivation. The village has a number of houses, a school, and a church.

Located at 55.95, -2.6 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in East Lothian, Houses in Scotland, Parishes of Scotland

Biel, East Lothian

Biel is a village in East Lothian, Scotland, UK, to the south of Dunbar, off the B6370 road. It is situated on the Biel Estate, close to Biel House.

Located at 55.9747, -2.58492 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in East Lothian, East Lothian

Biel House

Biel House is a historic house on the Biel Estate near Stenton, East Lothian, Scotland, UK.

Located at 55.9747, -2.58861 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Houses in Scotland, History of East Lothian, Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes, Country houses in Scotland

Biel Water

The Biel Water is a river running through the Biel Estate in Biel, East Lothian. It runs for 4.5 kilometres from the Luggate Burn and the Whittinghame Water, via Stenton, Biel House, West Barns, and finally to Belhaven Bay with its rather unusual bridge.

Located at 55.9736, -2.60507 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of Scotland