Kildonan
in North Ayrshire of Scotland, United Kingdom

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
55.443 and -5.109 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 55° 26' 35" and W -5° 6' 32"
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: 01:51 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 Kildonan

Kildonan in North Ayrshire (Scotland) is a town located in United Kingdom about 340 mi (or 548 km) north-west of London, the country's capital town.

Time in Kildonan is now 01:51 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 9 airports closer to Kildonan, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Glasgow Prestwick Airport in a distance of 21 mi (or 34 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.

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.

Videos from this area

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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.


Goatfell

Published: November 01, 2007
Length: 05:40 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: newstewart

Very windy climb with gusts uo to 70 mph.


Santa's Sparkle Fireworks 2014

Published: December 02, 2014
Length: 12:24 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: glenislehotel

The annual Glenisle Hotel Christmas spectacular in Lamlash on the Scottish Isle of Arran.


Holy Isle Sustainability

Published: December 22, 2014
Length: 34:32 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: ArranEye

The Holy Isle lies one mile off the coast of Arran in the Firth of Clyde. It is striving to become self-sufficient in food production, water, waste and energy.


Sea Otter, Holy Isle no2

Published: February 21, 2012
Length: 41:07 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Martin Davies

Female sea otter on Holy Isle, off the Isle of Arran, West Scotland, coming ashore to eat and groom. Fantastic close-ups.


Arran Farmers Show 2011-iPhone.m4v

Published: August 04, 2011
Length: 26:59 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ArranEye

A brief glimpse of the 175th Arran Farmers Society Annual Show, at which the guest of honour was HRH The Princess Royal. Princess Anne last attended this event 25 years ago in 1986. A high...


Glenisle Santa's Sparkle 2012

Published: November 28, 2012
Length: 24:35 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: glenislehotel

Flash, bang, sparkle... here is the light show and pyrotechnic display.


The Glenisle Hotel presents Santa's Circus

Published: December 09, 2013
Length: 25:16 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: glenislehotel

One of the highlights of this year's Santa's Sparkle, sponored by the Glenisle Hotel, was Santa's Circus which was presented by the wonderful Charles Chipperfield Circus. Here are a few samples...


Santa's Arrival

Published: November 27, 2012
Length: 09:18 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: glenislehotel

Santa arrives in style to add the Sparkle this year's event.


Christmas Cheer

Published: December 11, 2013
Length: 26:06 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: glenislehotel

Visitors to Santa's Sparkle could try ~ and buy ~ the very best that Arran has to offer...


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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.

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 1 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 2 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 0 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 0 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 1 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 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Waterfalls of Scotland, Isle of Arran

Eas Mòr, Arran

Eas Mor, Arran is a waterfall on the island of Arran, Scotland. It is located on the Allt Mor north of Auchenhew Bridge near the village of Kildonan. The name is from Gaelic and means "big waterfall".

Located at 55.4535, -5.135 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Waterfalls of Scotland, Isle of Arran

Easa Cumhang

Easa Cumhang is a waterfall on the island of Arran, Scotland. It lies on the Levencorroch Burn west of Kildonan.

Located at 55.4509, -5.1459 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Waterfalls of Scotland, Isle of Arran

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