Lunanhead
in Angus of Scotland, United Kingdom

How to get there and get around
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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
56.658 and -2.862 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 56° 39' 30" and W -2° 51' 42"
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: 07:09 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:33 am and 8:44 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-45.883 and 170.633 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pukehiki
References
This place on Geonames.org
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: 2024-04-25 08:17:04

Delve into Lunanhead

Lunanhead in Angus (Scotland) is a town located in United Kingdom about 373 mi (or 600 km) north of London, the country's capital town.

Time in Lunanhead is now 07:09 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 10 airports closer to Lunanhead, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Dundee Airport in a distance of 16 mi (or 25 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Old and New Towns of Edinburgh in a distance of 49 mi (or 79 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, Dundee, Glenrothes, Perth and Haddington. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 8°C / 47 °F

Morning Temperature 2°C / 36 °F
Evening Temperature 5°C / 41 °F
Night Temperature 4°C / 38 °F
Chance of rainfall 3%
Air Humidity 57%
Air Pressure 1006 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from North-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 93% of sky
General Conditions Rain and snow

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

9°C (49 °F)
4°C (39 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, few clouds.

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

10°C (49 °F)
5°C (40 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 29th of April 2024

8°C (47 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Kinnettles Castle

Address
4,3 mi
Kinnettles
DD8 1TR Angus
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 07:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Vintage views of Forfar, Angus, Scotland

Published: May 29, 2012
Length: 57:52 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: whateveruc

NEW FORFAR VIDEO! http://youtu.be/nAD-Z8bpkWU.


Forfar Ploughing 19

Published: December 14, 2012
Length: 14:10 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: argyll1952

Forfar and District Ploughing Association Annual Match at Easter Oathlaw, Forfar. By Kind Permission of W. Orr and Sons. Saturday 17th November 2012.


Scottish Basset Hound Walk At Forfar Loch

Published: September 17, 2011
Length: 59:58 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Ally Crombie

3 mile walk round Forfar Loch.


Massey Ferguson 165 @ Forfar Ploughing 2012...A NEW EDIT IS AVAILABLE...

Published: December 11, 2012
Length: 55:23 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: argyll1952

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New Holland T7 @ Forfar Ploughing 14.

Published: November 28, 2012
Length: 37:13 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: argyll1952

Forfar and District Ploughing Association Annual Match at Easter Oathlaw, Forfar. By Kind Permission of W. Orr and Sons. Saturday 17th November 2012.


Forfar Ploughing 20

Published: December 15, 2012
Length: 36:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: argyll1952


Forfar Ploughing 18

Published: December 13, 2012
Length: 39:15 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: argyll1952

Forfar and District Ploughing Association Annual Match at Easter Oathlaw, Forfar. By Kind Permission of W. Orr and Sons. Saturday 17th November 2012. A few different tractors.


Ford 5610 @ Forfar Ploughing 4. 2012

Published: November 20, 2012
Length: 57:43 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: argyll1952

Forfar and District Ploughing Association Annual Match at Easter Oathlaw, Forfar. By Kind Permission of W. Orr and Sons. Saturday 17th November 2012.


Some Tricks at Forfar Skatepark

Published: May 26, 2013
Length: 19:12 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: theskatingbacon

Just some tricks we have done over the last two days at Forfar Skatepark :P.


Massey Ferguson @ Forfar Ploughing 3. 2012

Published: November 19, 2012
Length: 09:42 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: argyll1952

Forfar and District Ploughing Association Annual Match at Easter Oathlaw, Forfar. By Kind Permission of W. Orr and Sons. Saturday 17th November 2012.


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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.

Finavon Castle

Finavon Castle lies on the River South Esk, about a quarter of a mile south of Milton of Finavon village and five miles to the north-east of Forfar in Angus, Scotland. The name is applied both to a ruined 17th century castle, as well as the 19th century mansion house 130m to the west.

Located at 56.6975, -2.82623 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Castles in Angus, Houses in Scotland, Category B listed buildings in Scotland, Listed castles in Scotland, Listed buildings in Angus, Scheduled Ancient Monuments in Scotland, Country houses in Scotland

Forfar Castle

Forfar Castle was an 11th-century castle to the west of Forfar, Scotland.

Located at 56.646, -2.89 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
History of Angus, Castles in Angus, Former castles in Scotland

Dunnichen Stone

The Dunnichen Stone is a class I Pictish symbol stone that was discovered in 1811 at Dunnichen, Angus.

Located at 56.6441, -2.8891 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Angus, Pictish stones

Kirriemuir Sculptured Stones

The Kirriemuir Sculptured Stones are a series of Class II and III Pictish stones found in Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland. Their existence points to Kirriemuir being an important ecclesiastical centre in the late first millennium AD.

Located at 56.6441, -2.8891 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Pictish stones, History of Angus, Buildings and structures in Angus, 9th century in Scotland, 9th-century sculptures

Lochside Park

Lochside Park is a cricket ground in Forfar, Scotland. The first recorded match held on the ground came in 1984 when Scotland B played Durham University. The ground held its first List A match when Scotland played Lancashire in the 1991 Benson & Hedges Cup. Five further List A matches were played there, all involving Scotland in the Benson & Hedges Cup. The last match of that type to be held there came in the 1998 Benson & Hedges Cup when Derbyshire were the visitors.

Located at 56.6422, -2.90339 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cricket grounds in Scotland, Sport in Angus, Buildings and structures in Angus

Meffan Institute

The Meffan Institute is a museum and art gallery in Forfar, Angus. It houses a variety of exhibits of local interest in Angus, including a collection of Pictish stones, particularly the Dunnichen Stone and the Kirriemuir Sculptured Stones as well as Roman and Mediaeval artifacts found in the local area.

Located at 56.6441, -2.8891 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Museums in Angus, Local museums in Scotland, Art museums and galleries in Scotland, Museums established in 1898, 1898 establishments in Scotland, Archaeological museums in Scotland