Dippin
in North Ayrshire of Scotland, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
55.457 and -5.090 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 55° 27' 25" and W -5° 5' 23"
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: 01:46 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:58 am and 4:12 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-46.900 and 168.129 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Halfmoon Bay
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

Delve into Dippin

Dippin in North Ayrshire (Scotland) is a town located in United Kingdom about 341 mi (or 548 km) north-west of London, the country's capital town.

Time in Dippin is now 01:46 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 9 airports closer to Dippin, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Glasgow Prestwick Airport in a distance of 20 mi (or 32 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 2 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: Ayr, Irvine, Greenock, Kilmarnock and Lochgilphead. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 9°C / 48 °F

Morning Temperature 8°C / 47 °F
Evening Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Night Temperature 7°C / 44 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 67%
Air Pressure 1016 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 17 km/h (11 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

6°C (42 °F)
3°C (38 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, scattered clouds.

Monday, 18th of November 2024

3°C (37 °F)
1°C (33 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Tuesday, 19th of November 2024

3°C (38 °F)
1°C (33 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Glenisle Hotel

Address
5,5 mi
Shore Road - Lamlash
KA27 8LY Isle of Arran
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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

Isle of Arran in a Minute

Published: December 26, 2011
Length: 27:15 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Iliminaq

Around Arran in a minute: Brodick, Lamlash, Whiting Bay, Kildonan, Machrie, Lochranza, Sannox and back to Brodick. In the heart of Brodick there is a wonderfully secluded and comfortable holiday...


MV Isle of Arran Departing Brodick

Published: August 05, 2014
Length: 58:47 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Kristofer Keane

MV Isle of Arran is a drive-through ferry owned by Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited and operated on the west coast of Scotland by Caledonian MacBrayne. Built in 1983, she served on the Arran...


Brodick Castle, Isle of Arran. Antiques Road Trip Visit.

Published: October 17, 2014
Length: 04:57 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: P. B. TV

The Antiques Road Trip visit to Brodick Castle on the Isle of Arran. Featuring Curator Lindsey McGill. Aired on the 13th Oct 2014.


MV Isle of Arran Leaving Brodick

Published: August 07, 2014
Length: 21:28 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Kristofer Keane

MV Isle of Arran is a drive-through ferry owned by Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited and operated on the west coast of Scotland by Caledonian MacBrayne. Built in 1983, she served on the Arran...


Self Catering Holiday Cottage - Isle of Arran.

Published: January 08, 2009
Length: 31:48 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Iliminaq

A wonderfully secluded and comfortable place to stay right in the heart of Brodick. Go to www.arran.eboard.com for full details.


Mountain Biking Double Fall - On the downhill singletrack at Glencloy , Isle of Arran. (GoPro Hero)

Published: September 24, 2012
Length: 52:18 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Donald Mackinnon

Mountain biking double fall after loosing control at a quick downhill section of singletrack on Glencloy route, Isle of Arran, Scotland. Filmed on GoPro Hero.


Douglas Dook 2015

Published: January 02, 2015
Length: 35:59 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ArranEye

A particularly bracing start to the New Year for these intrepid folk in Brodick, Isle of Arran, aided and abetted by the Douglas Hotel.


MV Caledonian Isles Leaving Brodick

Published: August 07, 2014
Length: 20:54 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Kristofer Keane

MV Caledonian Isles is one of the largest ships owned by Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited. She is operated by Caledonian MacBrayne (CalMac), which runs ferries to the Hebridean and Clyde...


Seasons in Arran

Published: July 22, 2014
Length: 28:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Inverkeilor, Isle of Arran

Spring, Autumn and Winter are tremendous seasons to visit the Isle of Arran. The roads, footpaths and beaches are empty. The low light can be stunning! This video is a version of "The Isle...


Human Puppets.mov

Published: June 05, 2011
Length: 45:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ArranEye

Edinburgh comedy improv troupe "To Be Continued" doing their best to give diners indigestion at Arran on a Plate in Brodick, Isle of Arran.


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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.

Whiting Bay

Whiting Bay is a village located on the Isle of Arran in the Firth of Clyde, Scotland. The name Whiting Bay is thought to originate from "Viking" Bay. It is approximately 3 miles south of the village of Lamlash. Whiting Bay is the third largest village on the island (after Lamlash and Brodick) and was once the site of the longest pier in Scotland. Like all villages on Arran, tourism is important to the village.

Located at 55.4823, -5.09699 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in North Ayrshire, Villages in the Isle of Arran

Pladda

Pladda is an uninhabited island 1 km off the south coast of the Isle of Arran in the Firth of Clyde at grid reference NS027191, western Scotland. It is home to an automated lighthouse of the same name. The island is privately owned, having been put up for sale by Arran Estate in 1990.

Located at 55.426, -5.11945 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Islands of the Clyde

German submarine U-33 (1936)

German submarine U-33 was a Type VIIA U-boat of the Nazi German Kriegsmarine during World War II. Her keel was laid down on 1 September 1935 at the Germaniawerft in Kiel. She was launched on 11 June 1936 and commissioned on 25 July with Ottoheinrich Junker in command. He was relieved by Kurt Freiwald on 22 November. Kapitänleutnant Hans-Wilhelm von Dresky took over on 29 October 1938 and commanded the boat until her loss.

Located at 55.4167, -5.11667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
German Type VII submarines, U-boats commissioned in 1936, U-boats sunk in 1940, Military units and formations of the Spanish Civil War, World War II submarines of Germany, World War II shipwrecks in the Atlantic Ocean, U-boats sunk by surface craft, U-boats sunk by depth charges, 1936 ships, Ships built in Kiel

Kildonan Castle

Kildonan Castle stands in the small village of Kildonan on the southern coast of the Isle of Arran in Scotland. It was built in the 13th century by the MacDonalds, the Lords of the Isles. The castle stands on the cliffs, overlooking the island of Pladda and the entrance to the Firth of Clyde. It was built to defend against enemies attacking through the Firth. It was used as a hunting lodge by the Kings of Scotland, including Robert III, when the island belonged to the crown.

Located at 55.4428, -5.10556 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Castles in North Ayrshire, Isle of Arran

Kildonan, Arran

Kildonan is a village on the south coast of the Isle of Arran in the Firth of Clyde, Scotland. The name Kildonan derives from Saint Donan who is reputedly buried in the village. Early life in the village revolved around Kildonan Castle (sometimes referred to as Kildonan Tower). Once a royal seat, the castle passed hands between various Scottish nobles, before latterly belonging to the Hamilton family in 1544, by which time they were the Earls of Arran.

Located at 55.4419, -5.1109 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in North Ayrshire, Isle of Arran, Villages in the Isle of Arran

Dippen, Arran

Dippen is a settlement on the Isle of Arran in the Firth of Clyde, Scotland.

Located at 55.4549, -5.0945 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in North Ayrshire

Eas a’ Chrannaig

Eas a’ Chrannaig also known as the Glenashdale Falls is a waterfall on the island of Arran, Scotland. There are a series of falls on the Glenashdale Burn, which flows from moorland near the summit of Tighvein eastwards towards Whiting Bay, from which there is a tourist trail leading some 4 kilometres up Glenashdale.

Located at 55.4791, -5.11913 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Waterfalls of Scotland, Isle of Arran