Laphroaig
in Argyll and Bute of Scotland, United Kingdom

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
55.617 and -6.150 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 55° 37' 0" and W -6° 9' 0"
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: 11:54 PM (Saturday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:48 am and 8:55 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-46.483 and 169.700 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pounawea
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: 2024-04-27 08:23:39

Explore Laphroaig

Laphroaig in Argyll and Bute (Scotland) is a city in United Kingdom about 376 mi (or 605 km) north-west of London, the country's capital.

Local time in Laphroaig is now 11:54 PM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 10 airports in the vicinity of Laphroaig, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Islay Airport in a distance of 6 mi (or 10 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like golfing, there is an option about 8 mi (or 13 km). away.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Ballycastle, Ballymoney, Coleraine, Ballymena and Lochgilphead. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 9°C / 48 °F

Morning Temperature 3°C / 38 °F
Evening Temperature 9°C / 48 °F
Night Temperature 4°C / 40 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 68%
Air Pressure 1007 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 4 km/h (3 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 83% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

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

Monday, 29th of April 2024

8°C (47 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

9°C (49 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Moderate rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Videos from this area

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

Laphroaig Distillery, Islay, with a DJI Phantom Quadcopter

Published: August 25, 2013
Length: 59:51 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Armin Grewe

My second Islay video with the DJI Phantom quadcopter. This time I took it to Laphroaig distillery on the south coast of Islay. The flight takes us out over Loch Laphroaig to see the distillery...


A QUICK TOUR OF LAPHROAIG DISTILLERY WITH JACK DUNFORD

Published: September 09, 2008
Length: 07:51 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Jack Dunford

A quick tour on the making of Laphroaig whisky.


UM! Whisky Tour #71: Laphroaig

Published: January 05, 2012
Length: 53:05 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: gogsiebroon

It's pronounced 'la-froyg' not 'la-frayg', and anyone that tells you otherwise needs dragged through the streets to the distillery and drowned in the pot ale tanks. Laphroaig is a Scottish...


Laphroiag - 2013 FOL Challenge - Red team rowing in Laphroaig bay

Published: May 30, 2013
Length: 12:11 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Robert van Hal

Laphroiag - 2013 FOL Challenge - Red team rowing in Laphroaig bay.


Laphroaig Distillery Manager John Campbell - Distillery Overview

Published: June 14, 2012
Length: 36:13 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: CraftBeerMaine

Distillery Manager John Campbell, gives an insight into the floor maltings, kilning and distilling at Laphroaig Distillery on the island of Islay, Scotland.


Scallop fishing at Laphroaig, Isle of Islay

Published: October 02, 2007
Length: 09:44 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: virtualPublishing

Choppy waters make the task harder!


Scallop fishing at Laphroaig, Isle of Islay

Published: September 28, 2007
Length: 00:38 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: virtualPublishing

Choppy waters make the task harder!


Friend of Laphroaig

Published: November 19, 2014
Length: 00:07 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Christian Kaufmann

Das Gelände auf dem die plots der Friends of Laphroaig liegen.


UM! Whisky Tour #65: Ardbeg

Published: October 09, 2011
Length: 53:11 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: gogsiebroon

One of the most famous of all whisky brands today, thanks to fifteen years of marketing and positive experimentation (drawing largely from the islands great celtic and pictish heritage) by...


NEW MonoStorm 6.3 Cruiser

Published: October 12, 2008
Length: 42:23 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Angus Newman

A new Model in the MonoStorm range the 6.3 Cruiser has a top speed of over 30 knots, she is fitted with 2 x bunks,Toilet, 2x bucket seats,gps, sounder, VHF, compass, dual controls to name just...


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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.

Lagavulin distillery

Lagavulin distillery is an Islay single malt Scotch whisky distillery in Lagavulin on the island of Islay, United Kingdom. The standard Lagavulin single malt is 16 years old (43%), though they regularly release a 12-year-old cask strength variety, a Distiller's edition finished in Pedro Ximénez casks, and 25- and 30-year-old varieties. A recent 21-year-old bottling, matured solely in first-fill sherry casks, has been extremely well received by enthusiasts.

Located at 55.6354, -6.12824 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Distilleries in Islay, 1816 establishments in Scotland, Diageo brands

Laphroaig distillery

Laphroaig distillery, is an Islay single malt Scotch whisky distillery. It is named for the area of land at the head of Loch Laphroaig on the south coast of the Isle of Islay. The meaning of the toponym is unknown but a commonly suggested derivation implies the elements "lag", "breid" and "vik", implying an original Gaelic form something like "Lag Bhròdhaig" (the hollow of Broadbay).

Located at 55.6319, -6.14944 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Beam Inc., Distilleries in Islay, British Royal Warrant holders, Scottish malt whisky, 1815 establishments in Scotland, Entities with Scottish Gaelic names, 19th century introductions in Scotland, Companies based in Argyll and Bute

Ardbeg distillery

Ardbeg Distillery is a Scotch whisky distillery on the south coast of the isle of Islay, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, in the Inner Hebrides group of islands. The distillery is owned by Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy, and the company claims it produces the peatiest Islay whisky. The distillery uses malted barley sourced from the maltings in Port Ellen. It is one of the fastest growing Islay distilleries.

Located at 55.6424, -6.1102 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Distilleries in Islay, 1815 establishments in Scotland

Texa

Texa is a small island 700 metres directly south of Islay, in the Inner Hebrides, Scotland. It reaches a height of 48 metres at its highest point, Ceann Garbh. It is part of the parish of Kildalton on Islay. The distilleries of Laphroaig and Lagavulin are nearby on the Islay coast, as well as Port Ellen. It is currently uninhabited, but is home to wild goats, as well as otters.

Located at 55.6167, -6.14167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Islands of the Inner Hebrides, Islay

Dunyvaig Castle

Dunyvaig Castle, (Scottish Gaelic: Dun Naomhaig, Anglicised Fort of the galleys, also known as Dunnyveg) is located on the south side of Islay, in Argyll, Scotland, on the shore of Lagavulin Bay, 4 kilometres from Port Ellen. The castle was once a naval base of the Lord of the Isles, chiefs of Clan Donald. It was held by the chiefs of the Clan MacDonald of Dunnyveg.

Located at 55.6336, -6.12306 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Ruined castles in Argyll and Bute, Islay, Clan MacDonald of Dunnyveg

Lagavulin Bay

Lagavulin Bay is a bay on the south of Islay, Scotland.

Located at 55.633, -6.127 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bays of Scotland, Islay


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Laphrouig, Laphroaig, לפרויג