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Discover Turnberry
Turnberry in South Ayrshire (Scotland) is a city in United Kingdom about 326 mi (or 525 km) north-west of London, the country's capital city.
Local time in Turnberry is now 09:56 PM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 10 airports in the vicinity of Turnberry, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Glasgow Prestwick Airport in a distance of 17 mi (or 27 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. The closest heritage site is Brú na Bóinne - Archaeological Ensemble of the Bend of the Boyne in Ireland at a distance of 116 mi (or 186 km). Also, if you like golfing, there are a few options in driving distance. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Ayr, Irvine, Kilmarnock, Greenock and Paisley. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 6°C / 43 °F
Morning Temperature | 7°C / 44 °F |
Evening Temperature | 5°C / 42 °F |
Night Temperature | 3°C / 37 °F |
Chance of rainfall | 3% |
Air Humidity | 87% |
Air Pressure | 1012 hPa |
Wind Speed | Moderate breeze with 12 km/h (8 mph) from South-East |
Cloud Conditions | Broken clouds, covering 75% of sky |
General Conditions | Light rain |
Monday, 18th of November 2024
4°C (39 °F)
2°C (35 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.
Tuesday, 19th of November 2024
4°C (40 °F)
2°C (36 °F)
Few clouds, moderate breeze.
Wednesday, 20th of November 2024
5°C (40 °F)
2°C (36 °F)
Light snow, moderate breeze, broken clouds.
Hotels and Places to Stay
Scotland a Luxury Collection Resort Trump Turnberry
BLANEFIELD HOUSE
Videos from this area
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South Ayrshire Ramblers Hadyard Hill Wind Farm 9th Nov 2013
A short walk with South Ayrshire Ramblers today. Luckily it stayed mainly dry with only a light shower to contend with.
The Girvan Patent Still - Single Grain Scotch Whisky
Scotland's leading brand of Single Grain Whisky. Aimed at a discerning whisky lover looking to experiment and build on their existing whisky repertoire The Girvan Patent Still is genuinely...
Ancestry Genealogy Photographs Girvan South Ayrshire Scotland
Tour Scotland wee video of photographs of Girvan, South Ayrshire. Of interest to folks with ancestry, genealogy or Scottish Family Roots in Scotland who may wish to visit one day.
Girvan Cycle Race 2008
Images from all the stages in the Girvan Cycle Race 2008. An exciting 3-day stage race held annually in South West Scotland over the Easter holiday weekend.
Girvan Burning Man Beltaine 2009
Art at 800 degrees the mans on fire a ghost in the arts machine.. Fire in the Head.. Fire in the Heart... Fire as the Dream.. Fire as Art ... social sculpture.
P.S. Waverley at Girvan and Ailsa Craig - 3 July 2011
A trip on the Paddle Steamer 'Waverley' from Girvan to Ailsa Craig, Scotland. 3 July 2011.
Huge big giant kites flying at Girvan beach Scotland
Watching a variety of very large kites that are flying above Girvan beach and promenade in Scotland.
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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.
Turnberry (golf course)
Turnberry is a golf resort on the coast of the outer Firth of Clyde in southwestern Scotland. Located in South Ayrshire on the rugged coast, it comprises three links golf courses, a golf academy, a five-star hotel, designed by James Miller and completed in 1906, as well as lodge and cottage accommodations. The prominent rock island Ailsa Craig is readily visible to the west.
Turnberry railway station
Turnberry railway station was a railway station serving the Turnberry Golf Course and its associated hotel, South Ayrshire, Scotland. The station was part of the Maidens and Dunure Light Railway.
Turnberry Castle
Turnberry Castle is a fragmentary ruin on the coast of Kirkoswald parish, 6.25 miles north of Girvan in Ayrshire, Scotland. It is situated on a rock at the extremity of the lower peninsula within the parish.
1994 Open Championship
The 1994 Open Championship was the 123rd Open Championship, held from 14–17 July at Turnberry Golf Resort, Scotland. Nick Price won the second of his three major championships and only Claret Jug, one stroke ahead of runner-up Jesper Parnevik. Price finished three-under over the final three holes to shoot a 66 (–4), while Parnevik, in the group ahead, bogeyed the 72nd hole to miss a playoff. It was the first of two consecutive majors for Price, who won his second PGA Championship a month later.
1989 Open Championship
The 1989 Open Championship was the 118th Open Championship, held 20–23 July at the Royal Troon Golf Club in Troon, Scotland. Mark Calcavecchia won his only major championship in a playoff over Greg Norman and Wayne Grady. It was the first playoff at the Open in fourteen years and the first use off the four-hole aggregate playoff, adopted in 1985. The playoff was formerly 18 holes the following day (and 36 holes prior to 1964).
1986 Open Championship
The 1986 Open Championship was the 115th Open Championship, held from 17–20 July at Turnberry Golf Resort, Scotland. Greg Norman won his first major championship at even-par, five strokes ahead of runner-up Gordon J. Brand. It was the second Open at Turnberry, the first was in 1977, the famous "Duel in the Sun" between Tom Watson and Jack Nicklaus. The winning score that year was a record-breaking 268 (–12), twelve strokes lower than Norman's even-par 280 in 1986.
2009 Open Championship
The 2009 Open Championship was the 138th Open Championship, one of the four major golf championships, and was played from 16–19 July at the Turnberry Resort, in Ayrshire, Scotland. It was the fourth time The Open Championship had been played at Turnberry. The previous winners of the tournament there were Tom Watson in 1977, Greg Norman in 1986, and Nick Price in 1994.
1977 Open Championship
The 1977 Open Championship was the 106th Open Championship, held 6–9 July on the Ailsa Course at Turnberry, Scotland. Tom Watson won the second of his five Open titles by one stroke over runner-up Jack Nicklaus. The two played together in the final two rounds and had separated themselves from the field under clear skies, leading this Open to be remembered as the "Duel in the Sun. " This was the first Open ever held at Turnberry, which renamed its 18th hole after the duel.