Greenock
in Inverclyde of Scotland, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
55.948 and -4.761 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 55° 56' 54" and W -4° 45' 40"
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: 08:53 AM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
8:09 am and 4:00 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-46.483 and 169.700 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pounawea
References
This place on Wikipedia
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

Delve into Greenock

Greenock in Inverclyde (Scotland) with it's 43,690 habitants is a town located in United Kingdom about 360 mi (or 580 km) north-west of London, the country's capital town.

Time in Greenock is now 08:53 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 11 airports closer to Greenock, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Glasgow International Airport in a distance of 14 mi (or 22 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like the game of golf, there are some options within driving distance. We saw 4 points of interest near this location. 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: Dumbarton, Irvine, Paisley, Kilmarnock and Giffnock. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 3°C / 37 °F

Morning Temperature -2°C / 29 °F
Evening Temperature -0°C / 32 °F
Night Temperature 2°C / 35 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 82%
Air Pressure 997 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 9 km/h (6 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 45% of sky
General Conditions Light snow

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

4°C (40 °F)
0°C (33 °F)
Few clouds, light breeze.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

1°C (34 °F)
2°C (36 °F)
Rain and snow, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

6°C (43 °F)
5°C (41 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

The Tontine Hotel

Address
0,2 mi
6 Ardgowan Square
PA16 8NG Greenock
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Holiday Inn Express GREENOCK

Address
0,8 mi
Cartsburn
PA15 1AE GREENOCK
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Clutha View Holiday Apartment

Address
3,9 mi
10 West Clyde Street
G84 8SQ Helensburgh
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Ardencaple Hotel

Address
4,8 mi
Shore Road
G84 8LA Helensburgh
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Rosslea Hall

Address
4,8 mi
Ferry Road
G84 8NF Rhu
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Greenock

Address
1,0 mi
2 JAMES WATT WAY
PA15 2AJ Greenock
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


TRAVELODGE HELENSBURGH SEAFRONT

Address
4,0 mi
112-117 WEST CLYDE STREET
G84 8ES HELENSBURGH
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The County Hotel

Address
3,9 mi
Old Luss Road
G84 7BH Helensburgh
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Road Trips in Scotland - Driving Through Greenock

Published: November 02, 2010
Length: 04:36 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: heatherglen36

Driving through the west coast town of Greenock on our way to Wemyss Bay.


Greenock 1959

Published: October 11, 2009
Length: 48:18 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: william murray

Various shots of GREENOCK filmed in 1959 on 8mm film . Filmed directly from the projected image with a camcorder. The image qualty is considerably reduced by using this method but professional...


Greenock Central Train Station

Published: June 19, 2014
Length: 34:44 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: scott567100

Train Service From Gourock To Glasgow Central Calling At Greenock Central.


Queen's Baton Relay in Greenock

Published: July 21, 2014
Length: 18:57 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: JodokusHV

The Queen's Baton Relay for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games was in Inverclyde on Monday 14 July 2014. In Greenock the Baton passed at Cathcart Square and the end of day festivities were at ...


Indian Takeaway food is Healthy|Best Indian Takeaway in Greenock

Published: October 27, 2013
Length: 31:18 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: BestIndianTakeawayGreenock

East West Spice 01475 787771 Best Indian Takeaway in Greenock Today, food is one of the most essential factors to keep your body strong and healthy. Indian foods are considered as one...


Virtual Kitchen Windae (Greenock)

Published: October 25, 2012
Length: 24:43 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Toley House

Introducing Virtual Windae. Put video on loop and enlarge to full screen. Within seconds you will be looking out the window of a flat in Greenock, Scotland. This Virtual Windae gives you a...


Waverley Greenock

Published: July 14, 2009
Length: 18:54 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Inverclydeviews

Paddle steamer Waverley on the River Clyde stopping at Greenock and Helensburgh.


Foamy Pirates in Greenock Oooh Arrrr!

Published: September 08, 2014
Length: 30:11 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Xplosive Entertainments

Treasure Island Themed Foam Party at Red Nightclub Greenock.


Heather Whiteford sings with the Capitol Big Band Greenock

Published: April 26, 2008
Length: 30:39 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: David Lyons

The Gorgeous Heather Whiteford Sings accompanied by the fabulous "Capitol Big Band from Greenock Scotland.


Paddle Steamer Waverley, Greenock, 16 Oct 2011.

Published: October 16, 2011
Length: 39:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Flyer3013

Paddle Steamer Waverley arriving at and departing from Greenock, Inverclyde - 11:50am 16 Oct 2011.


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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.

Greenock rail accident

On 25 June 1994, the 22:45 from Wemyss Bay to Glasgow, in Scotland, derailed and smashed into a bridge after hitting concrete blocks placed deliberately on the railway by vandals outside of where Drumfrochar railway station would be opened 4 years later. The train involved was a refurbished Class 303 Electric Multiple Unit.

Located at 55.9411, -4.77365 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway accidents in Scotland, Transport in Inverclyde, Railway accidents in 1994, 1994 in Scotland, Greenock

James Watt College

The James Watt College is a further education college in Greenock, Scotland. There are also campuses in Largs and Kilwinning.

Located at 55.948, -4.754 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Education in Scotland, Further education colleges in Scotland

Overton, Greenock

Overton is an area in the suburbs of Greenock, Inverclyde. Overton offers excellent views across the River Clyde and suburban Greenock. The area is the closest in Greenock to "The Cut" which was completed in 1827, bringing a water supply 9 km from Loch Thom to Overton, where the Shaws Water Works provided power to mills down the hill slope from Overton as well as the water supply for the town of Greenock.

Located at 55.937, -4.77879 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Neighbourhoods of Inverclyde

Wellington Academy

Wellington Academy was a secondary school in Greenock, Scotland serving the Eastern and Central areas of the town. In 2007 it merged with Greenock High School to form Inverclyde Academy. The Academy was opened in August 1990, and closed at the end of the 2007 summer term.

Located at 55.9439, -4.76278 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Defunct secondary schools in Inverclyde, Educational institutions established in 1990, Educational institutions disestablished in 2007

A78 road

The A78 is an A road in Scotland. It connects Greenock and Prestwick on a route which follows the northern section of the Ayrshire coast.

Located at 55.9484, -4.7571 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Roads in Scotland, Transport in Inverclyde, Transport in North Ayrshire, Transport in South Ayrshire

Mclean Museum

The Mclean Museum and Art Gallery is a museum and art gallery situated in Greenock, Inverclyde. It is the main museum in the Inverclyde area and opened in 1876. Most notably it features an exhibition of items related to James Watt, the Greenock-born inventor, a Mummy Cartonnage from Herakleopolis Magna and a collection of British & Scottish art. The museum is located on Kelly Street, in the Greenock West area, nearby the Ardgowan Tennis Club and Cedars School of Excellence

Located at 55.9509, -4.766 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Museums in Inverclyde, Greenock, Local museums in Scotland, Art museums and galleries in Scotland, Egyptological collections in Scotland, Natural history museums in Scotland, Category A listed buildings in Inverclyde, Listed museum buildings in Scotland, Museums established in 1876, 1876 establishments in Scotland

St John the Evangelist's Church, Greenock

St John the Evangelist's Church, Greenock, is located in Union Street, Greenock, Inverclyde, Scotland. It is an active Anglican church in the Scottish Episcopal Church. It has been designated by Historic Scotland as a Category B listed building.

Located at 55.9548, -4.7702 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Episcopal churches in Scotland, Category B listed buildings in Scotland, Religious buildings completed in 1878, 19th-century Anglican church buildings, Gothic Revival architecture in Scotland, Paley and Austin buildings

Glenpark Cricket Ground

Glenpark Cricket Ground is a cricket ground in Greenock, Scotland. The first recorded match held on the ground came in 1869 when Greenock played the Players of Scotland. Scotland played their first first-class match there in 1926 against Ireland. The ground held five further first-class matches, the last of which saw Scotland play Ireland in 1972. Five of the first-class matches played there were between Scotland and Ireland, while another was between Scotland and the Marylebone Cricket Club.

Located at 55.9559, -4.77663 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cricket grounds in Scotland, Sport in Inverclyde, Buildings and structures in Inverclyde


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Qrinok, Грийнок, Grianaig, Гринок, Greenock, گرینوک, グリーノック, გრინოკი, 그리녹, Grinokas, Грінок, 格里诺克