Lumphanan
in Aberdeenshire of Scotland, United Kingdom

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
57.127 and -2.688 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 57° 7' 35" and W -2° 41' 18"
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: 01:34 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:44 am and 6:45 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: 2024-03-29 07:25:35

Delve into Lumphanan

Lumphanan in Aberdeenshire (Scotland) with it's 550 habitants is a town located in United Kingdom about 402 mi (or 646 km) north of London, the country's capital town.

Time in Lumphanan is now 01:34 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 10 airports closer to Lumphanan, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Aberdeen Dyce Airport in a distance of 19 mi (or 31 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 81 mi (or 131 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: Forfar, Aberdeen, Dundee, Elgin and Perth. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 7°C / 45 °F

Morning Temperature 4°C / 40 °F
Evening Temperature 6°C / 43 °F
Night Temperature 4°C / 38 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 78%
Air Pressure 979 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 98% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

11°C (52 °F)
5°C (40 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, scattered clouds.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

12°C (53 °F)
5°C (42 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Monday, 1st of April 2024

7°C (44 °F)
5°C (41 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

The Lodge on the Loch of Aboyne

Address
3,8 mi
Aboyne Golf Centre
AB34 5BR Aboyne
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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Granite City Rally 2009 Durris SS6 Talbot Sunbeam/Peugeot 205

Published: October 28, 2009
Length: 26:41 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: CapeTModels

Granite City Rally 2009, Durris SS6 Talbot Sunbeam and Peugeot 205, towards the end of the stage. One going very well, and the other with a dodgy rear end. Thanks for the wave guys! (Sorry...


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Rating: 3 of 5
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Alford Sprint 2008, Paul Rhodes, OMS PR

Published: October 28, 2009
Length: 19:12 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: CapeTModels

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Published: August 30, 2010
Length: 17:57 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Dode gibb

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Published: June 06, 2011
Length: 27:24 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Supermoto Race 2 part 1, Grampian Motorbike Convention, Alford, 2012

Published: January 02, 2013
Length: 21:27 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: argyll1952

Grampian Motorcycle Convention, Alford, 2012.


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Published: May 18, 2009
Length: 41:00 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: zanasss

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Published: January 04, 2013
Length: 39:26 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: argyll1952

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Published: August 29, 2010
Length: 29:35 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Dode gibb

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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.

Battle of Lumphanan

The Battle of Lumphanan was fought on 15 August 1057, between Macbeth, King of Scotland, and Máel Coluim mac Donnchada, the future King Malcolm III. Macbeth was killed, having drawn his retreating forces north to make a last stand. According to tradition, the battle took place near the Peel of Lumphanan in Aberdeenshire. Macbeth's Stone, some 300 metres south-west of the peel, is said to be the stone upon which Macbeth was beheaded.

Located at 57.1197, -2.70375 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
11th century in Scotland, Battles involving Scotland, Battles of the Middle Ages, Conflicts in 1057, 1050s in Europe

Aberdeenshire (historic)

Aberdeenshire or the County of Aberdeen (Scots: Coontie o Aiberdeen, Scottish Gaelic: Siorrachd Obar Dheathain) is a registration county of Scotland. This area is also a lieutenancy area. Until 1975 Aberdeenshire was one of the counties of Scotland, governed by a county council from 1890. The boundaries of the county were adjusted by the boundary commissioners appointed under the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1889 that established the county council.

Located at 57.1667, -2.66667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Counties of Scotland, Lieutenancy areas of Scotland

Lumphanan

Lumphanan is a village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland located 25 miles from Aberdeen and 10 miles from Banchory. There is one pub in the village called "The MacBeth Arms", there is another bar (a former hotel) located three miles from the village centre named "The Crossroads Hotel". Known in the local area as "The Cross" this closed in 2011. Lumphanan is documented to be the site of a battle in 1057 AD, where Malcolm III of Scotland defeated Macbeth of Scotland.

Located at 57.1281, -2.68667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Aberdeenshire

A980 road

The A980 road is a relatively short (20½ mile) main road in north-east Scotland. The A980 connects the A944 road with the trunk A93 road. Route North to South A944 between Alford, Aberdeenshire and Bridge of Alford Muir of Fowlis Craigievar Castle Crossroads Lumphanan Torphins Milltown of Campfield Banchory, junction with the A93

Located at 57.1463, -2.72401 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Roads in Scotland, Transport in Aberdeenshire

Kincardine Castle, Royal Deeside

Kincardine Castle, or House, is a Victorian castle in Royal Deeside near Aboyne in Scotland. It is 1 kilometre north-east of the village of Kincardine O'Neil. The castle was built in 1894-6 to Scots Baronial designs by Niven and Wigglesworth of London on the site of, and incorporating part of the earlier building on the site dating from the early 18th century. Niven and Wigglesworth were influenced by the Arts and Crafts movement and this shows in the design. It is a category B listed building.

Located at 57.0897, -2.65917 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Castles in Aberdeenshire, Category B listed buildings in Scotland, Listed buildings in Aberdeenshire, Listed houses in Scotland


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Lumphanan