Alexandria
in West Dunbartonshire of Scotland, United Kingdom

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
55.994 and -4.586 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 55° 59' 37" and W -4° 35' 11"
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: 01:54 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:58 am and 4:07 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-46.483 and 169.700 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pounawea
References
This place on Wikipedia
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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

Discover Alexandria

Alexandria in West Dunbartonshire (Scotland) with it's 6,940 citizens is a town in United Kingdom about 359 mi (or 578 km) north-west of London, the country's capital city.

Current time in Alexandria is now 01:54 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 11 airports near Alexandria, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Glasgow International Airport in a distance of 10 mi (or 17 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like playing golf, there are a few options in driving distance. We discovered 3 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. 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: Dumbarton, Greenock, Paisley, Giffnock and Glasgow. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 6°C / 44 °F

Morning Temperature 6°C / 42 °F
Evening Temperature 5°C / 40 °F
Night Temperature 1°C / 34 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 71%
Air Pressure 1015 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (6 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

3°C (38 °F)
-1°C (30 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Monday, 18th of November 2024

1°C (34 °F)
-3°C (26 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Tuesday, 19th of November 2024

1°C (34 °F)
-3°C (26 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Ardoch Cottage B&B

Address
3,8 mi
Gartocharn
G83 8NE Alexandria
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Gleddoch House Golf Hotel & Elemis Spa BW Premier Collection

Address
5,2 mi
Old Greenock Road
PA14 6YE Langbank,Port Glasgow
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Ingliston Country Club Hotel

Address
6,1 mi
Old Greenock Road
PA7 5PA Bishopton
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Lomond Park Hotel

Address
0,6 mi
Balloch Road
G83 8SR Alexandria
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


TRAVELODGE DUMBARTON

Address
4,8 mi
A82 STIRLING ROAD MILTON
G82 2TZ DUMBARTON
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Dumbarton/Loch Lomond

Address
2,7 mi
LOMONDGATE DRIVE DUMBARTON
G82 2QU Dumbarton
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Geography trip to Arran

Published: July 18, 2008
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Palmer's college geography trip to Arran...a genuine lolfest.


Ancestry Genealogy Photographs Alexandria West Dunbartonshire Scotland

Published: September 19, 2013
Length: 38:50 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: tourscotland

Tour Scotland wee video of photographs of Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire. Of interest to folks with ancestry, genealogy or Scottish Family Roots in Scotland who may wish to visit one day.The...


Boat trip to Staffa, Scotland. 7th April 2014

Published: April 10, 2014
Length: 34:56 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: SuperJumpy07

Staffa, Scotland, 7th of April 2014. For more info see: http://www.staffatrips.co.uk/ Boat Name: Iolaire Skipper: Davie Kirkpatrick.


Evolution Marketing Alexandria West Dunbartonshire SEO Services

Published: June 20, 2014
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Evolution Marketing

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Evolution Marketing Alexandria West Dunbartonshire - Social Media Optimization

Published: June 20, 2014
Length: 00:00 min
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Alexandria Train Station

Published: May 26, 2014
Length: 37:42 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: scott567100

Train service from Springburn To Balloch Central calling at Alexandria.


Trip to Balloch park

Published: March 16, 2015
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: davehd82

Testing my new SJ4000 on my bike in Balloch park.


Evolution Marketing Alexandria W. Dunbartonshire – Get your Pro Consultation Session with us Today!

Published: August 22, 2014
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
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Evolution Marketing tells you why you do need to have a well-planned internet marketing blueprint that begins with an in-depth professional consultation which Evolution Marketing provides....


A Cruise on Loch Lomond in September

Published: December 06, 2014
Length: 12:42 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: chaldon2view

A nice trip on Loch Lomond with the Captain telling us all about various places as we sailed along.


Five Lochs expedition (day 1)

Published: August 08, 2011
Length: 53:03 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: raptor16uk

Sailing canoe trip from Cashel (Loch Lomond) to Rosneath Peninsula (Firth of Clyde), down the River Leven. Read more here: http://www.raptor-uk.net/my_raptor/2010/may/fivelochs2.html#Day1.


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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.

PS Maid of the Loch

PS Maid of the Loch is the last paddle steamer built in Britain. She operated on Loch Lomond for 29 years and is now being restored at Balloch pier.

Located at 56.0087, -4.59187 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Paddle steamers of the United Kingdom, Ships of Scotland, Visitor attractions in Scotland, 1953 ships, Clyde steamers

Vale of Leven F.C

Vale of Leven Football Club are an association club based in the town of Alexandria, Scotland, in the Vale of Leven area of West Dunbartonshire. Nicknamed the Vale and formed in 1939, they play at Millburn Park. They play in the Scottish Junior Football Association, West Region, and wear blue and white strips.

Located at 55.9815, -4.57794 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Football clubs in Scotland, Scottish Junior Football Association clubs, Sport in West Dunbartonshire, Association football clubs established in 1872, Association football clubs established in 1939, Vale of Leven F.C., Scottish Football League teams, Scottish Football League founder members, 1939 establishments in Scotland, Scottish Cup winners

Jamestown, West Dunbartonshire

Jamestown (Baile Sheumais in Gaelic) is a village in the Vale of Leven conurbation in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland. Located on the east bank of the River Leven, it is sandwiched between Balloch to the north and Bonhill to the south. It is losing its identity as a separate village, some estate agents treat it as part of Balloch.

Located at 55.997, -4.572 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
West Dunbartonshire

Loch Lomond distillery

The Loch Lomond distillery is a Highland Single Malt Scotch whisky distillery in Alexandria, Scotland, near Loch Lomond.

Located at 55.9943, -4.57729 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Scottish malt whisky, Distilleries in Scotland, Tintin

Balloch Country Park

Balloch Country Park is a 200-acre country park on the southern tip of Loch Lomond in Scotland. It was recognised as a country park in 1980, and it is the only country park in the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, Scotland's first national park. Balloch Country Park features nature trails, guided walks, a walled garden, and picnic lawns with views of the Loch.

Located at 56.0125, -4.58528 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Country parks in Scotland, Parks in West Dunbartonshire

Tullichewan

Tullichewan is a former estate in the Vale of Leven, near Loch Lomond, Scotland. Tullichewan Castle was built in 1792 and demolished in 1954. It was located on the western edge of Alexandria, close to the present route of the A82.

Located at 55.9956, -4.5963 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Castles in West Dunbartonshire, Demolished buildings and structures in Scotland, Former country houses in the United Kingdom, British country houses destroyed in the 20th century

Millburn Park

Millburn Park is the home of Vale of Leven F.C.. It has a capacity of 5,967 and hosts a number of games, cup finals, and junior games.

Located at 55.9815, -4.57794 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football venues in Scotland, Vale of Leven F.C. players, Sports venues in West Dunbartonshire

Vale of Leven Academy

The Vale of Leven Academy is a non-denominational school in West Dunbartonshire in Scotland.

Located at 55.9804, -4.581 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Secondary schools in West Dunbartonshire

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Alexandria