Boddam
in Aberdeenshire of Scotland, United Kingdom

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
57.471 and -1.780 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 57° 28' 14" and W -1° 46' 48"
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: 09:43 PM (Saturday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:23 am and 8:45 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-45.883 and 170.633 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pukehiki
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: 2024-04-27 08:23:39

Delve into Boddam

Boddam in Aberdeenshire (Scotland) with it's 1,290 habitants is a town located in United Kingdom about 417 mi (or 671 km) north of London, the country's capital town.

Time in Boddam is now 09:43 PM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 10 airports closer to Boddam, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Aberdeen Dyce Airport in a distance of 24 mi (or 39 km), South-West. 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 112 mi (or 180 km), South. Also, if you like the game of golf, there are some options within driving distance. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Aberdeen, Forfar, Elgin, Dundee and Ancroft. 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 5°C / 42 °F
Evening Temperature 7°C / 44 °F
Night Temperature 6°C / 43 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 70%
Air Pressure 1010 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 9 km/h (6 mph) from North-West
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 33% of sky
General Conditions Scattered clouds

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

7°C (44 °F)
5°C (40 °F)
Moderate rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 29th of April 2024

9°C (48 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Light rain, strong breeze, few clouds.

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

9°C (48 °F)
9°C (47 °F)
Light rain, strong breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Buchan Braes

Address
0,2 mi
Boddam
AB42 3AR Peterhead
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


The Palace

Address
2,4 mi
Prince Street
AB42 1PL Peterhead
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


The Waterside

Address
3,8 mi
Fraserburgh Road
AB42 3BN Peterhead
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Kilmarnock Arms

Address
4,6 mi
Bridge Street
AB42 0HD Cruden Bay,Peterhead
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 22:00
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Samantha Buchan, Mechanical Engineer

Published: August 18, 2010
Length: 44:07 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ContentFactory2

Samantha Buchan talks about her job as a Mechanical Engineer with a Peterhead engineering company and about how she won a trip to NASA.


Stormy weather 2

Published: October 22, 2009
Length: 46:38 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: kintakintyea

Wintery weather at Boddam Buchaness, S.E. 30mph steers up some motion and puts some boats in danger, as you can see by the footage ther is one boat broke away from her moorings and is wrecked ...


Buchan.wmv

Published: April 03, 2012
Length: 04:23 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: MrGentlemanGeoff

Fire Section RAF Buchan. Aberdeenshire. Special guest appearance from Jeff Murgatroyds head. C.1989/90.


JAMES JACK DAF LOW LOADER ASCO PETERHEAD

Published: October 22, 2009
Length: 53:45 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: traper63

JAMES JACK TRANSPORTING DOCK OR LOCK GATES MADE BY DALES ENGINEERING PETERHEAD TO ASCO BASE FOR ONWARD SHIPPING TO THE RIVER CLYDE WEST SCOTLAND.


SPFL League 1: Peterhead v Ayr United

Published: February 22, 2015
Length: 15:35 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ayrunitedfctv

21 Feb 2015 Result: 2-0.


JB Rawcliffe & Sons Ltd - Peterhead Power Station.

Published: December 11, 2011
Length: 35:28 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Stuart Rawcliffe

JB Rawcliffe & Sons Ltd were contracted to remove over 1000tonne of gas turbine generator equipment from from its working position within Peterhead Power Station in Scotland to storage using...


Sailing Round Britain Pt 9, Stromness to Peterhead

Published: November 10, 2010
Length: 06:10 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MikeFerro1

Part 9 of a set of 12 recounting a voyage round Britain in a Bavaria 43 sailing yacht between June and August 2010. Leaving Stromness skipper Mike Ferro and first mate Carole Bradley call...


Peterhead v Rangers - 11/08/12

Published: January 14, 2014
Length: 50:52 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: BlueToonTV

Highlights from the SFL Division 3 game between Peterhead and Rangers during season 2012/13. Rory McAllister and Scott McLaughlin score as Peterhead draw 2-2 with Rangers in the opening...


Peterhead Boys Club U10s

Published: April 02, 2010
Length: 42:59 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: George Cruickshank

Peterhead Bos Club U10s , Montage of shots.


Far Strider in the Port of Peterhead, Scotland

Published: July 22, 2010
Length: 23:12 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Steve Ellwood

Far Strider alongside the South Breakwater, Port of Peterhead, Scotland on 13th May 2010. Shiptype Platform Supply Ship IMO 9186132 MMSI No. 232003890 Call Sign MYFS6 Flag Isle Of...


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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.

Keith Inch

Not to be confused with "Inchkeith", in the Firth of Forth Keith Inch is the easternmost point of mainland Scotland. It is located in Peterhead in Aberdeenshire, forming the north point of Peterhead Bay at {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:57|30|10|N|1|45|51|W| | |name= }}. Formerly an island, it now forms part of Peterhead Harbour. "Inch" is a common Scottish word for an island, e.g. Inchcolm, Inchkenneth, and na h-Innse Gall and derives from the Scottish Gaelic, innis.

Located at 57.5028, -1.76417 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of Aberdeenshire, Geography of Scotland, Former islands of Scotland

River Ugie

The River Ugie or Ugie Water is a river in Scotland. Located in the north east, it flows into the North Sea on the east coast at Peterhead, north of Cruden Bay. There is considerable evidence of prehistoric within the Ugie drainage basin, especially in the South Ugie Water catchment basin. For example the Catto Long Barrow is found somewhat to the south of the Ugie Water mainstem.

Located at 57.5, -1.78333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of Scotland

Peterhead Community Hospital

Peterhead Community Hospital is located in Peterhead, a coastal town approximately 32 miles north of Aberdeen, Scotland. The services provided include a small midwife led maternity unit. In August 2005 Aberdeenshire Community Health Partnership issued a consultation document on Older People’s Services, Maternity Services and Diagnostic and Treatment Services which includes several proposals for reorganisation of services in these areas.

Located at 57.5028, -1.7925 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
NHS Grampian, NHS hospitals, Hospitals in Scotland, Health in Aberdeenshire, Hospitals in Aberdeenshire

Clerkhill

Clerkhill is an area of the town of Peterhead in north east Scotland. Surrounded by the areas of Meethill, Dales Park and Coplandhill, it is one of the bigger areas of the town.

Located at 57.5014, -1.79889 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Towns in Aberdeenshire

HM Prison Peterhead

HMP Peterhead is a prison in the town of Peterhead in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

Located at 57.49, -1.78722 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Buildings and structures in Aberdeenshire, Prisons in Scotland, 1888 establishments in Scotland

Peterhead Docks railway station

Peterhead Docks railway station was a railway station in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire. Former Services Preceding station Disused railways Following station Peterhead   British Railways   Terminus

Located at 57.5096, -1.77454 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Disused railway stations in Aberdeenshire

Longhaven railway station

Longhaven railway station was a railway station in Longhaven, Aberdeen serving passengers and goods on the line to Boddam. Former Services Preceding station Disused railways Following station Cruden Bay   London and North Eastern Railway   Boddam

Located at 57.4511, -1.8096 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Disused railway stations in Aberdeenshire

Boddam railway station

Boddam railway station was a railway station in Boddam, Aberdeenshire that served as the terminus of a now closed line from Ellon. Services ran to Aberdeen and further afield.. The line closed to passenger trains in 1932 but freight traffic continued until 1945. Former Services Preceding station Disused railways Following station Longhaven   London and North Eastern Railway   Terminus

Located at 57.4702, -1.78585 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Disused railway stations in Aberdeenshire


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Boddam