Crathie
in Aberdeenshire of Scotland, United Kingdom

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
57.040 and -3.215 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 57° 2' 24" and W -3° 12' 53"
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: 08:47 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:51 am and 8:32 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-46.483 and 169.700 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pounawea
References
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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: 2024-04-19 08:03:45

Delve into Crathie

Crathie in Aberdeenshire (Scotland) is located in United Kingdom about 402 mi (or 647 km) north of London, the country's capital town.

Current time in Crathie is now 08:47 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 9 airports close to Crathie, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Aberdeen Dyce Airport in a distance of 40 mi (or 64 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 77 mi (or 124 km), South. Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Forfar, Elgin, Dundee, Perth and Glenrothes. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 10°C / 50 °F

Morning Temperature 4°C / 39 °F
Evening Temperature 6°C / 44 °F
Night Temperature 2°C / 35 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 49%
Air Pressure 1018 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (6 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 78% of sky
General Conditions Broken clouds

Saturday, 20th of April 2024

10°C (49 °F)
5°C (42 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Sunday, 21st of April 2024

7°C (45 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 22nd of April 2024

12°C (54 °F)
5°C (41 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Videos from this area

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

Crathie Kirk, Balmoral

Published: January 24, 2011
Length: 43:02 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: heatherglen36

The beautiful and enchanting Crathie Kirk at Balmoral, Royal Deeside, Aberdeenshire - the Royal Family's place of worship when they are in residence at Balmoral Castle.


Balmoral Castle Royal Deeside Aberdeenshire Scotland

Published: February 21, 2013
Length: 25:26 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: tourscotland

Tour Scotland video of photographs of Balmoral Castle on visit to Royal Deeside, Aberdeenshire. King Robert II of Scotland, 1316 to 1390, had a hunting lodge in the area. A house at Balmoral...


Run Balmoral 2011

Published: May 26, 2011
Length: 07:40 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: runbalmoral

This year we thought that you would like to see the event in a brief video. Spot your friends and family! It will also give you an overall flavour of the whole Run Balmoral experience. Happy Viewing.


SCHOTLAND vakantie 2010 . Impressie.

Published: October 24, 2010
Length: 05:07 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: arendjos

Impressie Schotland. Marijke Kersten en Jos Artz augustus 2010.


Balmoral. Scottish Home to the Royal Family

Published: July 12, 2011
Length: 31:33 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: chaldon2view

We have never been able to visit Balmoral before this year as isn't open to the public in September when we have stayed near Aberdeen so this June we had chance to go and really enjoyed the visit.


Deeside including Ballater & Braemar - Scotland

Published: February 19, 2015
Length: 06:42 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: bankieland

A short video showing the River Dee plus Ballater and Braemar, this is a beautiful part of Scotland.


River Dee Aberdeenshire Scotland

Published: February 02, 2014
Length: 00:45 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: tourscotland

Tour Scotland video of the River Dee on ancestry visit to Aberdeenshire. This Scottish river rises in the Cairngorms and flows through Strathdee to reach the North Sea at Aberdeen.


Motocycle Roadtrip Scotland 2011

Published: July 31, 2011
Length: 16:10 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Paulo Machado

Viagem Portugal Escócia a dois em ducati multistrada 1200.


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.


Linn of Dee Scuba Dive- 03/08/2013

Published: August 05, 2013
Length: 00:10 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Scuba Duba Dive

We dived the salmon dive in the Linn of Dee, Royal Deeside. Not the best video but shows the local area. Sadly we don't have an underwater camera yet. Check out the website ...


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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.

Crathie Kirk

Crathie Kirk is a small Church of Scotland parish church in the Scottish village of Crathie, best known for being the regular place of worship of the British Royal Family when they are holidaying at nearby Balmoral Castle. Crathie Kirk is now united with neighbouring Braemar to form a single parish with two places of worship. Eventually this parish will be further enlarged to include Glenmuick. The minister (since 2005) is the Reverend Kenneth Mackenzie.

Located at 57.0393, -3.21283 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Churches in Aberdeenshire, Church of Scotland churches in Scotland, Category B listed buildings in Scotland, Listed buildings in Aberdeenshire, Listed churches in Scotland, British monarchy

Crathie, Aberdeenshire

Crathie is a village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It stands on the north bank of the River Dee. Abergeldie Castle is a mile away. It was built around 1550 and had 19th century additions. It was garrisoned by General Hugh Mackay in 1689. Crathie is seven miles west of Ballater, but only a half a mile or so east of Balmoral Castle. It is best known for its association with the royal inhabitants of the castle, particularly for their patronage of Crathie Kirk, the parish church.

Located at 57.0403, -3.21528 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Aberdeenshire

Royal Lochnagar distillery

Royal Lochnagar distillery is a single malt Scotch whisky distillery based in Lochnagar, Royal Deeside, in the Highland whisky producing area of Scotland.

Located at 57.03, -3.20917 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Scottish malt whisky, Diageo brands

Abergeldie Castle

Abergeldie Castle is a four-floor tower house located near Crathie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is protected as a category A listed building.

Located at 57.0433, -3.17647 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Castles in Aberdeenshire, Category A listed buildings in Scotland, Listed buildings in Aberdeenshire, Houses completed in 1550, 16th century in Scotland, Reportedly haunted locations in Scotland