Colquhonny
in Aberdeenshire of Scotland, United Kingdom

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
57.183 and -3.050 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 57° 10' 59" and W -3° 2' 59"
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: 08:43 AM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:18 am and 9:00 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-46.483 and 169.700 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pounawea
References
This place on Geonames.org
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: 2024-05-01 08:01:32

Explore Colquhonny

Colquhonny in Aberdeenshire (Scotland) is located in United Kingdom about 409 mi (or 659 km) north of London, the country's capital.

Local time in Colquhonny is now 08:43 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 11 airports in the wider vicinity of Colquhonny, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Aberdeen Dyce Airport in a distance of 32 mi (or 51 km), 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 86 mi (or 138 km), South. Also, if you like golfing, there are multiple options in driving distance.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Elgin, Forfar, Dundee, Perth and Aberdeen. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 15°C / 60 °F

Morning Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Evening Temperature 12°C / 54 °F
Night Temperature 9°C / 48 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 69%
Air Pressure 1012 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 13 km/h (8 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 48% of sky
General Conditions Scattered clouds

Friday, 3rd of May 2024

13°C (56 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Saturday, 4th of May 2024

11°C (52 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

13°C (55 °F)
11°C (51 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Videos from this area

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Snowboarding in powder. Attempt 2 - Hilton Craigendarroch, Ballater, Scotland. Ex Dry Ski Slope.

Published: March 21, 2013
Length: 15:52 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Darryl Leaning

Attempt 2 - Snowboarding down the fresh powder at Hilton Craigendarroch. Powder is difficult without speed to begin with, especially with ground as soft as this underneath! There used to be...


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Length: 57:48 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Refurbishment of AA BOX 472 Cambus O' May, Nr Ballater, Royal Deeside, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK

Published: April 22, 2010
Length: 21:15 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: yunorisson

AA Box 472 at Cambus O' May, Nr Ballater, Royal Deeside, Cairngorms National Park, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK in July 2009 was falling into severe disrepair, five local Ballater residents...


Ballater suspention bridge

Published: July 12, 2014
Length: 05:15 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Postiegrum

A suspension bridge on the river Dee.


Lonach Band & Highlanders at Tornashean 2008

Published: September 02, 2008
Length: 46:38 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: davegray27

This is the Lonach Pipe Band & Highlanders,from Strathdon, Aberdeenshire, marching into Tornashean House to stop for a wee dram.


No toilet roll

Published: June 16, 2013
Length: 14:24 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Chay Milne

No toilet roll.


Schotland toertocht juni 2013 deel 3

Published: September 14, 2013
Length: 50:15 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: HB van Loo

Motor Toertocht Schotland juni 2013 van Pitlochry door de bergen richting Inverness Loch Ness Spean Bridge.


Winter at Blelack

Published: November 07, 2007
Length: 18:22 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Duncan Stonebridge

Winter 2006-07 at Blelack House, Logie Coldstone, Aberdeenshire.


YYI Dundee Boyz Sledging Trip 8th January 2012 to Glen Shee

Published: January 09, 2012
Length: 38:15 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Kashif Rashid

YYI Boyz Sledging Trip 8th January 2012 to Glen Shee.


Holmhead cottage walk through

Published: May 25, 2018
Length: 34:51 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Holmhead Cottage

A walk-through of our beautiful cottage. It has been in our family for generations and is available to let for holiday rentals all year round. To view availability, rates ...


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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.

Lost, Aberdeenshire

Lost; population: less than two dozen; grid reference NJ349132 or on 1869 map is a tiny hamlet in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It lies 40 miles west of Aberdeen in the Cairngorm mountains. The hamlet is situated near the village of Bellabeg where the Water of Nochty feeds into the River Don. Despite its small population, the people of Lost are famed for their strength and honour. The name comes from the Gaelic word for inn (taigh òsda); today the hamlet has a few houses, a war memorial and a farm.

Located at 57.2049, -3.07921 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Aberdeenshire

Bellabeg

Bellabeg is a small roadside settlement in Strathdon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Amenities in Bellabeg include a Spar shop, a village hall, a green where the Highland Games are held, and the road to Lost with the famous signs pointing to "Lost". Bellabeg lies on the north side of the River Don opposite the village of Strathdon.

Located at 57.1991, -3.0658 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Aberdeenshire

Strathdon

Strathdon is an area in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is situated in the strath of the River Don, 45 miles west of Aberdeen in the Highlands. The main village in the strath is also called Strathdon, although it was originally called Invernochty due to its location at the confluence of the River Don and the River Nochty. Strathdon is an informal geographical area, this means there are no precise boundaries in terms of where it begins or ends.

Located at 57.1996, -3.07574 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Aberdeenshire, Post towns in the AB postcode area

Doune of Invernochty

The Doune of Invernochty is an earthwork castle in Scotland. The name is a corruption of Dùn Inbhir Nochdaidh which means, in Gaelic, the "Fort of Invernochty (confluence of River Nochty). " Dating from around 800 AD it is a moated motte and was a stronghold of the Mormaer of Mar and is thus sometimes described as the 'Citadel of Mar'. The nearest villages are Bellabeg and Strathdon, the latter used to be called Invernochty.

Located at 57.2023, -3.07582 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Castles in Aberdeenshire, Scheduled Ancient Monuments in Scotland

Castle Newe

Castle Newe was a castellated mansion house, situated in Aberdeenshire, and built in 1831 by Archibald Simpson. It was based on an existing Z-plan castle from 1604, which had square towers and was similar to Glenbuchat Castle. The castle was demolished in 1927 and the stone used to build Elphinstone Hall, University of Aberdeen. The former coach house is now known as the House of Newe, and contains furniture from the castle. It was a property of the Clan Forbes.

Located at 57.1969, -3.03083 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures demolished in 1927, Castles in Aberdeenshire, Houses in Scotland


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Colquhonie, Colquhonny