Achahoish
in Argyll and Bute of Scotland, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
  • Tarbert Golf Club (Golf course, 8 mi)
  • Crinan Boat Yard (marina, (10 mi)
  • Craobh Marina (marina, (19 mi)
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
55.940 and -5.557 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 55° 56' 23" and W -5° 33' 24"
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: 04:10 PM (Wednesday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:20 am and 9:16 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-46.483 and 169.700 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pounawea
References
This place on Wikipedia
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: 2024-05-08 08:04:21

Delve into Achahoish

Achahoish in Argyll and Bute (Scotland) is located in United Kingdom about 378 mi (or 608 km) north-west of London, the country's capital town.

Current time in Achahoish is now 04:10 PM (Wednesday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 12 airports close to Achahoish, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Colonsay Airstrip in a distance of 28 mi (or 45 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like playing golf, there is an option about 8 mi (or 12 km). away. We encountered 2 points of interest near this location.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Lochgilphead, Greenock, Irvine, Dumbarton and Ballycastle. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 14°C / 56 °F

Morning Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Evening Temperature 11°C / 51 °F
Night Temperature 10°C / 51 °F
Chance of rainfall 2%
Air Humidity 73%
Air Pressure 1025 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 99% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Thursday, 9th of May 2024

10°C (51 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Friday, 10th of May 2024

14°C (57 °F)
12°C (53 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 11th of May 2024

16°C (60 °F)
12°C (54 °F)
Scattered clouds, light breeze.

Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Lochgilphead Lantern Parade 2008

Published: November 02, 2008
Length: 27:56 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Belnahua

Lantern Parade in Lochgilphead, Argyll, November 2008, lead by the Mid Argyll Pipe Band.


Lochgilphead Lantern Parade (1)

Published: November 08, 2010
Length: 01:20 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Loch Melfort

Lochgilphead is situated about 17miles south of Loch Melfort Hotel where the local children hold a lantern parade and then a bonfire and Firewors arranged by the Mid Argyll Round Table. ...


Fyne Fusion - Superstition. (MAMA Fest 30/11/2013)

Published: December 23, 2013
Length: 46:42 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Fyne Fusion

Fyne Fusion - Superstition from the first Mini MAMA Fest, Lochgilphead on 30th November 2013.


Fyne Fusion - Galway Girl (MAMA Fest 30/11/2013)

Published: December 23, 2013
Length: 00:31 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Fyne Fusion

Fyne Fusion - Galway Girl from the first Mini MAMA Fest, Lochgilphead on 30th November 2013.


Fyne Fusion - Maggie May. (MAMA Fest 30/11/2013)

Published: December 23, 2013
Length: 12:38 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Fyne Fusion

Fyne Fusion - Maggie May from the first Mini MAMA Fest, Lochgilphead on 30th November 2013.


Fyne Fusion - Shipping Up To Boston. (MAMA Fest 30/11/2013)

Published: December 23, 2013
Length: 57:37 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Fyne Fusion

Fyne Fusion - Shipping Up To Boston from the first Mini MAMA Fest, Lochgilphead on 30th November 2013.


LEGO Batman vs Harry Potter Trailer

Published: April 09, 2012
Length: 49:29 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: UltimateOrg1

What would happen if LEGO Batman met LEGO Harry Potter? No doubt some kind of conflict. Prepare for the ultimate battle as two LEGO worlds face off against each other... Using footage from...


KSK SCOTTISH CUP 2010 KYOKUSHIN FULL CONTACT KARATE KNOCKDOWN TOURNAMENT

Published: March 11, 2010
Length: 49:00 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: wullie rodger

TRAILER OF THE KSK SCOTTISH CUP 2010 NOVICE KNOCKDOWN TOURNAMENT.


LEGO MARVEL VS DC (Fan-made Trailer)

Published: April 09, 2013
Length: 00:51 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: UltimateOrg1

Worlds collide as the Marvel and DC Universe wage war for the powerful Cosmic Bricks. As the heroes prepare to face each other, Lex Luthor gathers a "Legion of Evil" to claim this new power...


Crinan Canal - Ardrishaig Sea Lock

Published: June 14, 2011
Length: 44:32 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: AwesomeBritain

The Crinan Canal in Scotland at the eastern end where it enters the sea at Loch Gilp.


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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.

Achahoish

Achahoish (Scottish Gaelic: Achadh a’ Chòis) is a village on the west coast of Knapdale in the Scottish council area of Argyll and Bute. Achahoish recently benefited from the governments PPP funding and received a new primary school with two classrooms catering for the 20 local children from the surrounding small villages and hamlets in the area. The school opened in the summer of 2005.

Located at 55.9394, -5.54722 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Knapdale

Loch A' Chaorainn

National grid reference NR77787535 Loch A' Chaorainn 240px Location South Knapdale, Scotland Coordinates coord}}{{#coordinates:55.9193|N|5.5582|W|region:GB_type:waterbody_source:GNS-enwiki primary name= }} Lake type Reservoir Basin countries Scotland, United Kingdom Surface area 123,200 sq. metres Water volume 305,000 cubic metres Surface elevation 155 metres Loch A' Chaorainn (Loch of the Rowan) is an impounding reservoir which lies 9 kilometres north west of Tarbert.

Located at 55.9193, -5.5582 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Reservoirs in Argyll and Bute


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