Dunkeld
in Perth and Kinross of Scotland, United Kingdom
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Perth/Scone Airport (12 mi) - Dundee Airport (23 mi)
- RAF Leuchars (30 mi)
- Edinburgh Airport (43 mi)
- Glasgow International Airport (58 mi)
- Aberdeen Dyce Airport (68 mi)
- Inverness Airport (70 mi)
- RAF Kinloss (75 mi)
- RAF Lossiemouth (79 mi)
- Newcastle Airport (129 mi)
- George Best Belfast City Airport (161 mi)
- Old and New Towns of Edinburgh (Unesco heritage, 52 mi)
- New Lanark (Unesco heritage, 82 mi)
- Dunkeld and Birnam Golf Club (Golf course, 1 mi)
- Strathmore Golf Center (Golf course, 9 mi)
- Blairgowrie Golf Club (Golf course, 10 mi)
- Pitlochry Golf Course (Golf course, 11 mi)
- Craigie Hill Golf Club (Golf course, 13 mi)
- Alyth Golf Course (Golf course, 14 mi)
- Glenisla Golf Course (Golf course, 14 mi)
- Queen's View (observation point, (15 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 56.565 and -3.586 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 56° 33' 55" and W -3° 35' 8"
- 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: 03:46 AM (Saturday)
- Timezone: Europe/London
- UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 7:57 am and 4:00 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- -46.483 and 169.700 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pounawea - References
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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 Dunkeld
Dunkeld in Perth and Kinross (Scotland) is located in United Kingdom about 376 mi (or 606 km) north of London, the country's capital town.
Current time in Dunkeld is now 03:46 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 11 airports close to Dunkeld, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Perth/Scone Airport in a distance of 12 mi (or 19 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Old and New Towns of Edinburgh in a distance of 52 mi (or 84 km), South-East. Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. We encountered 1 points of interest near this location. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Perth, Alloa, Glenrothes, Stirling and Falkirk. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 8°C / 46 °F
| Morning Temperature | 7°C / 45 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 6°C / 42 °F |
| Night Temperature | 2°C / 36 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 0% |
| Air Humidity | 70% |
| Air Pressure | 1013 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Moderate breeze with 11 km/h (7 mph) from East |
| Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky |
| General Conditions | Light rain |
Sunday, 17th of November 2024
5°C (40 °F)
-1°C (31 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, few clouds.
Monday, 18th of November 2024
2°C (35 °F)
-2°C (29 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.
Tuesday, 19th of November 2024
3°C (37 °F)
-2°C (28 °F)
Light snow, gentle breeze, scattered clouds.
Hotels and Places to Stay
Videos from this area
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Santa And Reindeer Crossing The Bridge Dunkeld Highland Perthshire Scotland
Tour Scotland video of Santa Claus and his reindeer crossing the bridge over the River Tay on their way to the Christmas Market on Santa Day on visit to Dunkeld, Highland Perthshire.
Dunkeld Bridge Bicentenary Celebration March 2009
Atholl Highlanders, The Duke of Atholl's private army in a rare parade to commemorate 200 years since the Duke of Atholl commissioned Thomas Telford to build the Dunkeld Bridge in 1809. Dunkeld...
Dunkeld Cathedral, Scotland.
Dunkeld, Scotland and its Cathedral on the banks of the River Tay. Filmed October 2010.
Christmas Market Santa Day Dunkeld Highland Perthshire Scotland
Tour Scotland video of the Christmas Market on Santa Day on ancestry visit to Dunkeld, Highland Perthshire.
Dunkeld Highland Perthshire Scotland 2009
Dunkeld is often refered to as 'the Gateway to the Highlands'. The town is home to Dunkeld Cathedral, Dunkeld Bridge and was rebuilt after the Battle of Dunkeld in 1689, and is the southern...
John Murray 1st Marquess of Atholl Memorial Dunkeld Highland Perthshire Scotland
Tour Scotland video of the John Murray, 1st Marquess of Atholl memorial on ancestry visit the Chapter House of Dunkeld Cathedral, Highland Perthshire. John, who was born on the 2nd of May 1631,...
Dunkeld Cathedral
Explore the ancient and stunning Dunkeld Cathedral in Dunkeld Scotland with us! Parts of the video are in honor of Jag Betty and SPiS: https://www.youtube.com/user/JagBetty?feature=watch.
Small Group Ancestry Tour Dunkeld Highland Perthshire Scotland
Tour Scotland wee video of photographs from a small group ancestry visit to Dunkeld, Highland Perthshire. Located on on the banks of the River Tay this Scottish town was the first capital of...
River Tay Flooding Dunkeld Highland Perthshire Scotland
Tour Scotland video of the River Tay bursting its banks and causing flooding on visit to Dunkeld, Highland Perthshire.
Progression Bikes Opening for Business in Dunkeld 17th June 2011
Cycling in Highland Perthshire http://www.highlandperthshire.com/things-to-do/outdoors/cycling-in-highland-perthshire.aspx - Adam Flyn opens his new business Progression Bikes in Dunkeld.
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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.
Dunkeld Cathedral
Dunkeld Cathedral stands on the north bank of the River Tay in Dunkeld, Perth and Kinross, Scotland. Built in square-stone style of predominantly grey sandstone, the cathedral proper was begun in 1260 and completed in 1501. It stands on the site of the former Culdee Monastery of Dunkeld, stones from which can be seen as an irregular reddish streak in the eastern gable. Because of the long construction period, the cathedral shows mixed architecture.
Battle of Dunkeld
The Battle of Dunkeld was fought between Jacobite clans supporting the deposed king James VII of Scotland and a government regiment of covenanters supporting William of Orange, King of Scotland, in the streets around Dunkeld Cathedral, Dunkeld, Scotland, on 21 August 1689 and formed part of the Jacobite rising commonly called Dundee's rising in Scotland.
Diocese of Dunkeld
The Diocese of Dunkeld was one of the 13 historical dioceses of Scotland preceding the abolition of Episcopacy in 1689.
Dunkeld-Birnam
Dunkeld and Birnam is a name given to the towns of Dunkeld and Birnam for a number of different purposes. They are on opposite banks of the River Tay, and are grouped together due to their proximity. The name of the local train station is "Dunkeld and Birnam" for example.
River Braan
The River Braan is a tributary of the River Tay in Scotland. Within the county of Perth and Kinross, it flows 11 miles (17 km) eastwards from Loch Freuchie, near Amulree, and joins the River Tay near Dunkeld.
Ossian's Hall of Mirrors
Ossian's Hall of Mirrors is a Georgian structure located at The Hermitage in Dunkeld, Scotland.
Roman Catholic Diocese of Dunkeld
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Dunkeld is a diocese of the Latin Rite of the Catholic Church in Scotland, forming an episcopal hierarchy distinct from that of England and Wales. The See of Dunkeld is currently vacant (sede vacante), Bishop Vincent Paul Logan having resigned on 30 June 2012; it is a suffragan see of the Archdiocese of Saint Andrews and Edinburgh.
Birnam Arts
Birnam Arts is a multipurpose arts centre in Birnam, Perthshire, central Scotland. It is also known as the Birnam Arts and Conference Centre, and was originally named the Birnam Institute. It is a not for profit organisation owned by the community.
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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Dunkeld, Dùn Chailleann, Dún Chailleann, Данкелд
