Torphins
in Aberdeenshire of Scotland, United Kingdom

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
57.106 and -2.624 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 57° 6' 20" and W -2° 37' 26"
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: 01:39 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:47 am and 6:43 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-45.883 and 170.633 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pukehiki
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: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Discover Torphins

Torphins in Aberdeenshire (Scotland) with it's 1,410 citizens is a city in United Kingdom about 400 mi (or 643 km) north of London, the country's capital city.

Local time in Torphins is now 01:39 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 10 airports in the vicinity of Torphins, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Aberdeen Dyce Airport in a distance of 17 mi (or 28 km), North-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 80 mi (or 129 km), South. Also, if you like golfing, 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, Elgin 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 / 45 °F

Morning Temperature 3°C / 37 °F
Evening Temperature 5°C / 41 °F
Night Temperature 5°C / 41 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 92%
Air Pressure 979 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 11 km/h (7 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 88% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Friday, 29th of March 2024

8°C (46 °F)
4°C (38 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

10°C (51 °F)
4°C (39 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, few clouds.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

12°C (54 °F)
5°C (40 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

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...


Post Hangover Mini-Jib

Published: January 02, 2013
Length: 02:30 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: mjisontheintertubes

Went to ride Torphins Mini Ramp for half an hour with Matthew, but he locked the car keys in the boot..................


Suns of mac video - Winter 2010

Published: December 22, 2010
Length: 27:36 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Jason Schroeder

This is a short clip of where the Suns of MAC meet in the NE of Scotland. For men who are connected on the network site - www.sunsofmac.ning.com but have not come to our monthly gatherings,...


My Video 7/17/11 DON STREET OLD ABERDEEN,WALLED GARDEN

Published: September 29, 2011
Length: 27:29 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: iwojima1045

DON STREET AND WALLED GARDEN.


2011 Banchory remembrance parade marchpast

Published: November 14, 2011
Length: 33:12 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 2367Sqn

The marchpast of the 2011 Remembrance Sunday parade in Banchory, Scotland. This took place on Sunday 13th November 2011. Footage by Sgt ATC Steph Mitchell of 2367 (Banchory) Squadron, Air ...


Kayaking down the River Dee, near Banchory.

Published: October 07, 2012
Length: 13:17 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: argyll1952

Two kayaks going down the River Dee towards Banchory.


Banchory Celebrates the Queen's Diamond Jubilee

Published: February 23, 2013
Length: 28:30 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: crahes663

Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebration Banchory Aberdeenshire.


Granite city rally 2011 mrk2 quintin milne

Published: April 17, 2011
Length: 03:15 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Navigatorlj

Q Milne on on stage 4 flying!


Raemoir House Hotel

Published: October 28, 2013
Length: 06:58 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Raemoir House Hotel

The beautiful Raemoir House Hotel, near Banchory Aberdeenshire.


Mishka and Cello Do Scolty Hill

Published: September 08, 2008
Length: 29:36 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Olympian92012

On a quiet and peaceful [overcast] day in Banchory, Kincardineshire ...


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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.

Torphins

Torphins is a village in Royal Deeside, Aberdeenshire, Scotland which lies about 23 miles west of Aberdeen. It is situated on the A980, about 7 miles north-west of Banchory, and was once served by the Great North of Scotland Railway. With a population of around 1300 it is one of the larger villages in Deeside, though it is not as large as Aboyne.

Located at 57.105, -2.62278 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Aberdeenshire

Potarch

Potarch is a hamlet in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with a bridge across the River Dee. It is a popular location with tourists and day trippers, and has a hotel.

Located at 57.0639, -2.64917 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hamlets in Scotland, Villages in Aberdeenshire

Tornaveen

Tornaveen (Scottish Gaelic: Tòrr nam Fiann) is a district to the north of the small village of Lumphanan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is on the Tarland to Aberdeen road and has approximately 150 residents. It used to have a small shop but this has closed in recent years. Its most notable historical event apart from being near the place of Macbeth's death was the landing of a German balloon in the late 19th century.

Located at 57.1425, -2.6325 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages 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 2 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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Torphins