Hillside
in Angus of Scotland, United Kingdom

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
56.745 and -2.474 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 56° 44' 41" and W -2° 28' 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: 07:11 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:44 am and 6:44 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: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Delve into Hillside

Hillside in Angus (Scotland) with it's 1,170 habitants is a city located in United Kingdom about 374 mi (or 602 km) north of London, the country's capital town.

Current time in Hillside is now 07:11 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 10 airports closer to Hillside, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Dundee Airport in a distance of 29 mi (or 47 km), South-West. 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 56 mi (or 90 km), South. Also, if you like playing 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, Haddington and Glenrothes. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 9°C / 47 °F

Morning Temperature 6°C / 42 °F
Evening Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Night Temperature 6°C / 43 °F
Chance of rainfall 3%
Air Humidity 65%
Air Pressure 979 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 11 km/h (7 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 80% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

9°C (49 °F)
6°C (44 °F)
Few clouds, moderate breeze.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

8°C (47 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Monday, 1st of April 2024

6°C (43 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Moderate rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

LINKS HOTEL MONTROSE

Address
2,3 mi
PROVOST SCOTTS ROAD 1 MID LINKS
DD10 8RL MONTROSE
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Chapel House

Address
2,2 mi
1 Chapel Street
DD10 8RE Montrose
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Park Hotel Montrose

Address
2,2 mi
61 JOHN STREET
DD10 8RJ MONTROSE
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Montrose Train Station

Published: August 20, 2014
Length: 34:13 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: scott567100

Train Service From Glasgow Queen Street To Aberdeen Calling At Montrose.


Montrose Christmas Parade 2013 in my Monster Port rotary powered 1973 Toyota TE27

Published: December 31, 2013
Length: 27:51 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: BIGMIKESOCAL

I was invited invited to drive my car at this years 37th annual Montrose Christmas Parade. I was asked to quiet down the car so that horses would not get spooked, so in this video I'm running...


Montrose - More Vintage Views

Published: July 23, 2014
Length: 05:18 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: whateveruc

Old postcards of Montrose, Scotland.


SMVG arrives at Montrose

Published: May 06, 2014
Length: 00:05 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Karen Smith

4th May 2014 The Scottish Military Vehicle Group arrives back at Montrose Air Station Museum after their road run.


Scotland. Montrose Basin and wildfowl reserve.

Published: July 15, 2013
Length: 32:27 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Flick Calhoon

This Montrose basin fills, and empties, faster than a horse can gallop, so no one gallops horses there, but they do dig for bait. They must be VERY VERY sure of the tide times though :-) Just...


Montrose High Street Scotland

Published: April 21, 2011
Length: 49:51 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: tourscotland

Montrose, Scotland, is regarded as the culture and sculpture capital of Angus, with over twenty statues of note scattered around the town.


Goldsworthy War Grave Sleepyhillock Cemetery Montrose Scotland

Published: February 23, 2013
Length: 22:05 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: tourscotland

Tour Scotland video of Warrant Officer, John Howard Goldsworthy, gravestone in Sleepyhillock Cemetery on visit to Montrose. John served with the Royal Austra...


Wyllie War Grave Sleepyhillock Cemetery Montrose Scotland

Published: February 23, 2013
Length: 17:20 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: tourscotland

Tour Scotland video of Sergeant, Andrew Macgregor Wyllie, gravestone in Sleepyhillock Cemetery on visit to Montrose. Andrew served with the Royal Australian Air Force and died aged 30, on the...


Маяк, лоцманский катер (MONTROSE Англия)

Published: May 30, 2013
Length: 05:00 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Александр Степанов

Снято с борта "Сормовский 3051"


Graham War Grave Sleepyhillock Cemetery Montrose Scotland

Published: February 23, 2013
Length: 22:02 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: tourscotland

Tour Scotland video of Pilot Officer, James Craig Graham, gravestone in Sleepyhillock Cemetery on visit to Montrose. James served with the Royal Canadian Air Force and died aged 27, on the...


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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.

Sunnyside Royal Hospital

Sunnyside Royal Hospital was a psychiatric hospital located in Hillside, north of Montrose, Scotland. The hospital was originally founded in 1781 by Susan Carnegie as the Montrose Lunatic Asylum, Infirmary & Dispensary and obtained a Royal Charter in 1810. The original building was situated on the Montrose Links on a site bounded by Barrack Road, Ferry Road and Garrison Road.

Located at 56.7464, -2.47944 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mental health in the United Kingdom, Hospitals in Scotland, Psychiatric hospitals in Scotland, Hospitals in Angus, NHS hospitals, History of mental health in the United Kingdom, 1781 establishments in Scotland, Hospitals established in 1962, History of psychiatry

Stone of Morphie

The Stone of Morphie is a standing stone about 700 metres west of the Coast Highway bridge of the River North Esk and 400 metres east of the historic Mill of Morphie in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Alternatively and historically, the monument is sometimes known as the Stone of Morphy. The stone is approximately 3.5 metres high and is unshaped and uninscripted; the base of this stone measures approximately 70 by 100 centimetres.

Located at 56.7555, -2.4644 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
History of Aberdeenshire

Lochside distillery

The Lochside distillery was a distillery in Montrose, Angus that produced single malt scotch whisky and grain whisky. The distillery was owned by Macnab Distilleries Ltd. and latterly, by Allied Distillers, a subsidiary of the former British drinks and restaurant group Allied Domecq.

Located at 56.7222, -2.47056 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures demolished in 2004, Scottish malt whisky, Scottish blended whisky

River North Esk

The North Esk is a river in Angus and Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is formed by the meeting of the Water of Mark and the Water of Lee, and enters the North Sea four miles north of Montrose. It forms the boundary between Angus and Aberdeenshire at certain stages in its course. It was also noted in the 19th century as a good point for fishing.

Located at 56.7517, -2.43167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of Scotland

Mill of Morphie

The Mill of Morphie is a historic waterwheel in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The Mill of Morphie is situated nearby to the Stone of Morphie, an unshaped extant standing stone.

Located at 56.7563, -2.4706 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Watermills in Scotland

Montrose Museum

Montrose Museum opened in 1842 in Montrose, Angus, Scotland. The museum came into being when in 1841 the Montrose Natural History and Antiquarian Society started a fund to expand its space; in order to house its curiosities and wonders ranging from geological and ethnographical artefacts to a collection of Natural History objects and Fine Art. It was accredited by the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council in June 2009.

Located at 56.7103, -2.46556 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Egyptological collections in Scotland, Art museums and galleries in Scotland, Greek Revival architecture in the United Kingdom, Category B listed buildings in Scotland, Museums established in 1842, Museums in Angus, Local museums in Scotland, Maritime museums in Scotland, History of Angus, 1842 establishments in Scotland, Neoclassical architecture in Scotland, Natural history museums in Scotland

Montrose Old and St Andrew's Church

The Old and St Andrew's Church, Montrose ('Auld Kirk') is a Church of Scotland church in Montrose, Angus. It was dedicated in 1793.

Located at 56.7105, -2.46838 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Category A listed buildings in Scotland, Listed churches in Scotland, Church of Scotland churches in Scotland, Listed buildings in Angus, Churches in Angus, 1793 establishments in Great Britain

Montrose Castle

Montrose Castle was a 12th century castle built in Montrose, Angus, Scotland. Montrose was created a royal burgh by King David I of Scotland in the 12th century. The castle, once a royal castle, was built as a motte and bailey castle. King Edward I of England accepted John Balliol's surrender of Scotland at the castle on the 10 July 1296. The castle was destroyed by William Wallace in 1297. The castle was noted to be in ruins in 1488. Nothing now remains above ground.

Located at 56.708, -2.474 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Castles in Angus, Former castles in Scotland, Demolished buildings and structures in Scotland


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Hillside