Johnshaven
in Aberdeenshire of Scotland, United Kingdom

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
56.794 and -2.336 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 56° 47' 39" and W -2° 20' 10"
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: 07:46 AM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:50 am and 8:25 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: 2024-04-17 08:01:42

Discover Johnshaven

Johnshaven in Aberdeenshire (Scotland) with it's 670 citizens is a town in United Kingdom about 376 mi (or 605 km) north of London, the country's capital city.

Current time in Johnshaven is now 07:46 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 10 airports near Johnshaven, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Aberdeen Dyce Airport in a distance of 29 mi (or 46 km), North. 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 61 mi (or 98 km), South. Also, if you like playing golf, there are a few options in driving distance.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Aberdeen, Forfar, Dundee, Haddington and Glenrothes. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 7°C / 44 °F

Morning Temperature 4°C / 39 °F
Evening Temperature 9°C / 48 °F
Night Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 83%
Air Pressure 1014 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 15 km/h (9 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Friday, 19th of April 2024

9°C (48 °F)
4°C (40 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, broken clouds.

Saturday, 20th of April 2024

10°C (49 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Sunday, 21st of April 2024

10°C (51 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Videos from this area

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SCOTLAND. FERRYDEN. A Fishing village near Montrose.

Published: July 16, 2013
Length: 06:36 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: Flick Calhoon

Ferryden is a picturesque former village situated on the south side of the river South Esk, near the where the river meets the North Sea. It looks across to its larger neighbour Montrose, separated...


Humpback Whale in Montrose Bay

Published: February 03, 2011
Length: 18:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Kevan Dickin

1st February 2011, 15:20. Sighting of a Humpback Whale in Montrose Bay, Angus Scotland. Taken on Panasonic TZ7 camera on full zoom ( 300mm - 35mm equivalent).


Harbour Montrose From Ferryden Angus Scotland

Published: September 19, 2012
Length: 39:32 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: tourscotland

Tour Scotland video of the harbour in Montrose from Ferryden in Angus.


Golf course ridge Montrose, meeting Bic Man :-)

Published: June 02, 2012
Length: 10:27 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Murray Hay

Golf course ridge Montrose, meeting Bic Man :-)


Golf course ridge Montrose, meeting Bic Man :-)

Published: June 02, 2012
Length: 09:47 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Murray Hay

Golf course ridge Montrose, meeting Bic Man :-)


Laurencekirk Development Trust

Published: February 15, 2013
Length: 52:57 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: laurencekirkab30

Overview of Laurencekirk Development Trust; the aims of the trust and how it will operate. Join by contacting admin@laurencekirkab30.co.uk or any Trustee member.


Fishing At Inverbervie Beach

Published: March 20, 2015
Length: 23:59 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Ernie Pratt

A quite days fishing with Charlie and Toby the dog.


Paragliding at Inverbervie, April 2010

Published: April 10, 2010
Length: 03:41 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: Murray Hay

Duncan Booth & Murray Hay with rain and big veer of the wind at St Cyrus (blowing out from the cliff!) switched to Inverbervie for the last flights of the day, meeting up with Alan Coffin.


Alan Coffin paragliding Craig David to Bervie Bay

Published: April 10, 2010
Length: 47:56 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Murray Hay

Alan Coffin flying down across the river, launching from Craig David to the shingle beach at Bervie Bay, with a head wind and no/little lift during much of the flight a 90* cross wind leg out...


EF-111A Raven Low Level Flight, August 1987

Published: March 02, 2009
Length: 38:57 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Jim Howard

I recently found an old VHS tape made when I was an EF-111A EWO flying with the 42d Electronic Combat Squadron, RAF Upper Heyford, UK. This video was taken on a typical training mission....


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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.

Johnshaven

Johnshaven is a coastal village along the North Sea located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is accessed off the A92 coast road that connects Fife and Stonehaven, where it joins the A90 and continues northward to Aberdeen and beyond. About two miles southwest of Johnshaven lies Milton Ness, which includes a red sandstone cliff landform. The flax industry, sailmaking and fishing have historically been an integral part of Johnshaven life and economy.

Located at 56.7953, -2.33556 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Aberdeenshire

Benholm Mill

Benholm Mill in Kincardineshire, Scotland, is a restored and fully working water-powered meal mill. It is sited in ancient woodland near Johnshaven (13 miles south of Stonehaven), by the farmlands of Sunset Song country - made famous by local author, Lewis Grassic Gibbon. It featured as Long Rob's Mill in the television serialisation of this novel.

Located at 56.8128, -2.31889 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Watermills in Scotland, Historic Scotland

Milton Ness

Milton Ness is a coastal landform along the coast of the North Sea approximately two miles south of the village of Johnshaven, Scotland. This headland feature includes a red sandstone cliff formation. Certain prehistoric features are found in the vicinity of Milton Ness, including the Stone of Morphie located somewhat to the west.

Located at 56.7745, -2.3775 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Headlands of Scotland, Geography of Aberdeenshire


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Johnshaven