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Explore Hobkirk
Hobkirk in The Scottish Borders (Scotland) is a city in United Kingdom about 287 mi (or 462 km) north of London, the country's capital.
Local time in Hobkirk is now 12:34 PM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 11 airports in the vicinity of Hobkirk, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Carlisle Airport in a distance of 31 mi (or 51 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is New Lanark in a distance of 26 mi (or 41 km), North-East.
Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Newtown St Boswells, Rochester, Greenhead, Haltwhistle and Otterburn. 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 | 6°C / 42 °F |
Evening Temperature | 6°C / 42 °F |
Night Temperature | 4°C / 39 °F |
Chance of rainfall | 0% |
Air Humidity | 73% |
Air Pressure | 1015 hPa |
Wind Speed | Moderate breeze with 12 km/h (8 mph) from East |
Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 87% of sky |
General Conditions | Light rain |
Sunday, 17th of November 2024
4°C (40 °F)
-0°C (31 °F)
Few clouds, moderate breeze.
Monday, 18th of November 2024
2°C (35 °F)
-2°C (29 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.
Tuesday, 19th of November 2024
2°C (36 °F)
-3°C (27 °F)
Few clouds, gentle breeze.
Videos from this area
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Help Me The Secrets of using a PLB (Personal Locator Beacon) in an emergency/accident
When all other means of getting help have failed, you need to use a PLB. See also: https://www.shavenraspberry.co.uk They cost around £230 and have no subscription fees or call charges, which...
A Bee Fly
We saw quite a few of these around the burrows of solitary bees on the Teviot. I suspect it is Bombylius major, but I'm not an expert.
Navigation Tips - Using a Lanyard to Secure your Sat Nav
Lyle Brotherton, author of the Ultimate Navigation Manual, explains the use of a lanyard to secure your SatNav.
Navigation Tips - The Brace Position
Lyle Brotherton, author of the Ultimate Navigation Manual, explains the Brace Position.
Jedburgh. A Drive Through Scotland
Driving my Daf truck through Jedburgh on the A68 in Scotland on Wednesday 30th October 2013. Includes a view of Jedburgh Abbey which starts at the 44 seconds point. Please check out my blog.....
Jedburgh War Memorial Borders Of Scotland
Tour Scotland video of the War Memorial on visit to Jedburgh, Scottish Borders. The following, to name but a few, died for their country 1914 to 1919. Anderson, R. B., Lieut., K. O. S. B. Baillie,...
Mary Queen of Scots House Jedburgh Borders Of Scotland
Tour Scotland video of the exterior of Mary Queen of Scots House on visit to Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders. Located near the 12th century Abbey, this house was visited by Mary in October 1566.
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Attractions and noteworthy things
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Abbotrule
Abbotrule is a village on the B6357, in the Scottish Borders area of Scotland on the Rule Water. Places nearby include Bedrule, Hallrule, Spittal-on-Rule, Ruletownhead, Bonchester Bridge, Denholm, Southdean, Hobkirk, Ferniehirst Castle and the Wauchope Forest. Abbotrule was once part of the Abbotrule Estate. Its church belonged to Jedburgh Abbey from the 13th century until the Reformation.
Hobkirk
Hobkirk is a village and civil parish in the Scottish Borders area of Scotland, by the Rule Water, south-west of Jedburgh and south-east of Hawick. Other places nearby include Abbotrule, Bonchester Bridge, Camptown, Hallrule, Bedrule, Southdean, Denholm, Ruberslaw, and the Wauchope Forest. Hobkirk was sometimes known as "Hopekirk". Part of the parish of Abbotrule was annexed to Hobkirk in 1777. The present parish church was built in 1869.
Hallrule
Hallrule is a village on the B6357, in the Scottish Borders area of Scotland, on the Rule Water, near Abbotrule, Bedrule Bonchester Bridge, Denholm, Hobkirk, Ruletownhead and to the south, the Wauchope Forest. The village's name in 1502 was Hawroull, and Hallrule Tower was held by George Turnbull. It was burned in 1523 and in 1544.
Bonchester Bridge television relay station
Bonchester Bridge transmitting station is a relay transmitter of Selkirk, situated in Bonchester Bridge, covering the village itself as well as Hobkirk. It is owned and operated by Arqiva.