Hunters Quay
in Argyll and Bute of Scotland, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
55.971 and -4.912 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 55° 58' 14" and W -4° 54' 41"
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: 03:38 AM (Wednesday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:33 am and 9:00 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-46.483 and 169.700 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pounawea
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: 2024-04-30 08:30:35

Delve into Hunters Quay

Hunters Quay in Argyll and Bute (Scotland) is a town located in United Kingdom about 365 mi (or 587 km) north-west of London, the country's capital town.

Time in Hunters Quay is now 03:38 AM (Wednesday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 11 airports closer to Hunters Quay, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Glasgow International Airport in a distance of 20 mi (or 32 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like the game of golf, there are some options within driving distance. We saw 4 points of interest near this location. 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: Greenock, Dumbarton, Irvine, Paisley and Lochgilphead. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 12°C / 53 °F

Morning Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Evening Temperature 14°C / 56 °F
Night Temperature 11°C / 52 °F
Chance of rainfall 2%
Air Humidity 90%
Air Pressure 1012 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 9 km/h (6 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Thursday, 2nd of May 2024

17°C (62 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Friday, 3rd of May 2024

13°C (55 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 4th of May 2024

12°C (53 °F)
10°C (51 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

ABBOTS BRAE HOTEL

Address
2,3 mi
WEST BAY 1
PA23 7QL DUNOON
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Knockderry Country House Hotel

Address
3,1 mi
Shore Road
G84 0NX Cove
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hunters Quay Hotel

Address
0,1 mi
247 Marine Parade
PA23 8HJ Hunters Quay,Dunoon
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Esplanade West Bay Promanade

Address
1,9 mi
Victoria Parade 20-28
PA23 7HU Dunoon
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:30 - 22:00
Weekend: 7:30 - 22:00


Videos from this area

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

Western Ferries Hunters Quay to Gourock

Published: May 31, 2011
Length: 00:26 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Leonard Gow

The 20 minute Western Ferry is a quick and easy way to arrive in Cowal abd Argyll. Drive north for 40 minutes towards Lochgoilhead where you can have a self catering holiday in cottages or...


Fairline Sprint The Hooner at Strone Pier, Holy Loch, Scotland

Published: November 05, 2011
Length: 29:05 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: John Gordon

This video was uploaded from an Android phone.


Steve & Carol's UK Trip

Published: August 31, 2007
Length: 29:52 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: rattlebuck

Pics from Steve & Carol's April 2007 trip to Dunoon, Scotland, Liverpool, Birmingham and London, England.


Holy Loch & Dunoon, Argyll, Scotland

Published: April 20, 2013
Length: 08:22 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: bankieland

During World War II, the Holy loch was used as submarine base. From 1961--1992, it was used as a US Polaris nuclear submarine base. In 1992, the base was deemed unnecessary following the ...


Watch me shrink! DAY 1 - start weight - 165 pounds

Published: November 02, 2010
Length: 05:11 min
Rating: 2 of 5
Author: missdetermination

Follow my weight loss journey. Height - 5 ft 6 inches (168cm) Start weight - 11 stone 11 pounds (165 pounds) Goal Weight - 9 stone (126 pounds) The weight I am for my height means that...


Five Lochs expedition (day 2)

Published: August 08, 2011
Length: 27:31 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: raptor16uk

Sailing canoe trip to Holy Loch. Read more here: http://www.raptor-uk.net/my_raptor/2010/may/fivelochs5.html#Day2.


Burning Sky - The Jam COVER Acoustic

Published: March 31, 2009
Length: 30:21 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: clattybrown2

Simply written as a letter I tried to sing very clearly I think it's from 'Setting Suns'


Perma Frost - The Break In!

Published: December 28, 2006
Length: 32:03 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: marty watt

A shot at scaring Dunn IN HIS OWN HOUSE! Filmed by and starring: the muffin man and daryl walker Edited By Martin Watt.


cowal golf club 3 1/2 hole course vlog

Published: October 31, 2014
Length: 13:21 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: AntoGolfUK

went out for a practice and decided to do a 4 hole vlog but the camera died halfway down the twelfth so turned into a 3 and a half hole vlog.


Michael driving the RIB

Published: August 28, 2008
Length: 20:26 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: starbusuk

Michael driving the RIB at speed.


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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.

Holy Loch

The Holy Loch (Scottish Gaelic "An Loch Sianta/Seunta") is a sea loch in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. Robertson's Yard at Sandbank, a village on the loch, was a major wooden boat building company in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. During World War II, the loch was used a submarine base. From 1961–1992, it was used as a US Polaris nuclear submarine base. In 1992, the Holy Loch base was deemed unnecessary following the demise of the Soviet Union and subsequently withdrawn.

Located at 55.987, -4.933 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Lochs of Argyll and Bute, Sea lochs of Scotland

Sandbank, Argyll

Sandbank (Scottish Gaelic: an Oitir or Taigh a' Chladaich) is a village on the Cowal Peninsula in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, 2.5 miles north of Dunoon on the coastal A815 or the inland A885. It sits on the southern shore of the Holy Loch, branching off the Firth of Clyde. Alexander Robertson started repairing boats in a small workshop at Sandbank in 1876, and Alexander Robertson and Sons Ltd (Yachtbuilders) went on to become one of the foremost wooden boat builders on Scotland's River Clyde.

Located at 55.9667, -4.95 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Cowal

Kirn, Argyll

Kirn is a village in Argyll in south-west Scotland on the west shore of the Firth of Clyde. It now forms part of a continuous built up area between Dunoon and Hunters Quay, where the Clyde joins the Holy Loch. It had its own pier and was a regular stop for the Clyde steamer services.

Located at 55.9606, -4.90916 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Cowal

Dunoon Grammar School

Dunoon Grammar School is a secondary school in Dunoon, Argyll, Scotland. It was founded in 1641. It is currently a non-denominational comprehensive school which covers all stages from S1 to S6 (ages 12–18).

Located at 55.9631, -4.92556 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Secondary schools in Argyll and Bute, Grammar schools in Scotland, 1641 establishments in Scotland, Educational institutions established in the 1640s, Secondary schools with Gaelic Medium Education, Dunoon

Hunters Quay

Hunters Quay is a village in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. Situated between Kirn to the south and Ardnadam to the north, Hunters Quay is the main base of Western Ferries, operating between Hunters Quay and McInroy's Point. It is home to the Royal Marine Hotel, which is over 100 years old. The 12-metre class yacht race in the 1908 London Olympic Games took place at Hunters Quay.

Located at 55.9667, -4.9 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Cowal, Ports and harbours of Scotland, Olympic sailing venues, 1908 Summer Olympic venues

Dunoon Massacre

The Dunoon Massacre was a massacre that took place in Scotland in 1646. Men of the powerful Clan Campbell massacred men, women and children of the Clan Lamont. By 1646, the Clan Campbell, neighbours of the Clan Lamont, had steadily encroached the Lamont's lands. After the Battle of Inverlochy (1645), the Clan Lamont took the opportunity to lay waste to the Campbell's territory. The following year, the powerful Clan Campbell army invaded the Clan Lamont taking their Castles Toward and Ascog.

Located at 55.946, -4.9257 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Massacres in Scotland, 1646 in Scotland, Dunoon, Clan Campbell, Clan Lamont

Blairmore, Argyll

Blairmore is a village located on the Cowal peninsula in Argyll and Bute. It is situated on the western shore of Loch Long and around 1 mile north of Strone. It was largely built during the Victorian era and has a small wooden pier which dates to 1855.

Located at 55.9944, -4.89531 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Cowal

Cowal Community Hospital

Cowal Community Hospital (formerly known as Dunoon General Hospital) is a community hospital in Dunoon, Scotland. It is presently run by NHS Highland. The hospital provides cover to a local population of around 9,000. Currently, there is a GP-led accident and emergency unit, a maternity unit, dental surgery, six bed paliative care hospice, 14 bed general ward and clinics led by visiting consultants.

Located at 55.9594, -4.92861 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Hospitals in Scotland, NHS Highland, Dunoon


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Hunters Quay