Valtos
in Eilean Siar of Scotland, United Kingdom

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
58.224 and -6.951 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 58° 13' 27" and W -6° 57' 2"
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: 01:57 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
8:20 am and 4:05 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-46.583 and 169.417 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Tautuku
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

Touring Valtos

Valtos in Eilean Siar (Scotland) is a town located in United Kingdom about 537 mi (or 864 km) north-west of London, the country's capital place.

Time in Valtos is now 01:57 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 9 airports nearby Valtos, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Stornoway Airport in a distance of 23 mi (or 36 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's St Kilda in a distance of 33 mi (or 53 km), South-West.

Being here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Stornoway, Lochgilphead, Highland, Inverness and Ballycastle. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 7°C / 45 °F

Morning Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Evening Temperature 6°C / 43 °F
Night Temperature 6°C / 42 °F
Chance of rainfall 2%
Air Humidity 60%
Air Pressure 1011 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

5°C (40 °F)
2°C (36 °F)
Rain and snow, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 18th of November 2024

4°C (39 °F)
2°C (35 °F)
Light snow, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Tuesday, 19th of November 2024

2°C (36 °F)
1°C (34 °F)
Snow, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Videos from this area

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Isle of Pabay, near the Isle of Lewis, Scotland

Published: September 20, 2010
Length: 27:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: carnbeejohn

This was part of a trip around Loch Roag and the Islands in September 2010 on a RIB - very exciting and interesting (call Seatrek for details). Well worth a trip if you are ever on Lewis!...


Swimming with Basking sharks with Seatrek

Published: May 03, 2014
Length: 49:09 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Seatrek

Swimming with basking sharks off the coast of Pabbay Mor on the Isle of Lewis. Visit www.seatrek.co.uk for trips.


Uig Hydro Pole 2007

Published: March 22, 2008
Length: 04:24 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: UigMedia

A short video of an electric pole being erected in Uig. The winters are wet and very windy causing power outages at regular intervals, the renewal of 300 poles in the Uig area means fewer outages...


Taigh Dhè

Published: May 06, 2013
Length: 25:37 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: UigMedia

This is writer, Eric Macdonald's last look at Baile-na-Cille church in Uig. No longer in use as a church, it awaits change.


Carnish

Published: January 10, 2015
Length: 30:31 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: tojis9

Timelapse piece from Carnish on Isle of Lewis, Scotland. Beautiful, secluded amazing place I did not existed untill summer 2014. Had really nice stay at Auberge Carnish, go check it out www.auberge...


Mangersta Promo Video

Published: October 30, 2009
Length: 45:37 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Ged Yeates

Video promoting the Uig, Forsnaval and Mangersta areas on the Isle of Lewis, Scotland as a suitable location for the propsed St. Kilda centre.


Holiday Cottage at Valasay, Isle of Lewis, Hebrides

Published: June 23, 2008
Length: 14:06 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Anne Ryan

Idyllic location for walking, birdwatching or just relaxing by the open fire.


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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.

Vacsay

Vacsay (Scottish Gaelic: Bhacsaigh from Old Norse "bakkiey" meaning "peat bank island") is one of the Outer Hebrides. It is off the west coast of Lewis in West Loch Roag. It is 41 hectares in size, and 34 metres (112 feet) at its highest point.

Located at 58.2269, -6.91615 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Islands of Loch Ròg

Pabaigh Mòr

Pabay Mòr or Pabaigh Mòr is an uninhabited island in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland.

Located at 58.2333, -6.93333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Islands of Loch Ròg

Flodaigh, Lewis

Flodaigh is a small island in Loch Roag on the west coast of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. It is about 33 hectares in extent and the highest point is 48 metres . Its name derives from the Old Norse for "flat island". Inland, the nearest settlement is opposite the hamlet of Cairisiadar. The island was last inhabited in 1827 when it was cleared to make way for a sheep farm.

Located at 58.1936, -6.92944 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Islands of Loch Ròg, Uninhabited islands of Scotland, Former populated places in Scotland

Flodaigh, Outer Loch Ròg

Flodaigh is an islet in outer Loch Ròg, Lewis, Scotland. It lies north west of Great Bernera and Little Bernera, south of Bearasaigh and Seanna Chnoc and west of Campaigh. There are various islets and skerries surrounding the island including Fleisgeir, Sgeir an Saoidhean and the tidal Tamna. There is no regular access to the island although boat excursions are available locally.

Located at 58.2674, -6.908 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Islands of Loch Ròg