Skipness
in Argyll and Bute of Scotland, United Kingdom
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Campbeltown Airport (26 mi) - Glasgow Prestwick Airport (35 mi)
- Glasgow International Airport (36 mi)
- Islay Airport (36 mi)
- Colonsay Airstrip (40 mi)
- Oban Airport (48 mi)
- Glenforsa Airfield (56 mi)
- George Best Belfast City Airport (82 mi)
- Belfast International Airport (84 mi)
- Tarbert Golf Club (Golf course, 7 mi)
- Bute Golf Club (Golf course, 12 mi)
- Millport Golf Club (Golf course, 16 mi)
- Cowal Golf Club (Golf course, 21 mi)
- Carradale Golf Course (Golf course, 26 mi)
- Machrihanish Golf Club (Golf course, 26 mi)
- Port Bannatyne Marina (marina, (12 mi)
- Crinan Boat Yard (marina, (24 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 55.767 and -5.347 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 55° 45' 59" and W -5° 20' 50"
- 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: 03:49 PM (Sunday)
- Timezone: Europe/London
- UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 5:12 am and 9:22 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- -46.483 and 169.700 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pounawea - References
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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: 2024-05-12 08:29:37
Delve into Skipness
Skipness in Argyll and Bute (Scotland) is a city located in United Kingdom about 364 mi (or 585 km) north-west of London, the country's capital town.
Current time in Skipness is now 03:49 PM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 9 airports closer to Skipness, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Campbeltown Airport in a distance of 26 mi (or 42 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. We saw 2 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: Lochgilphead, Greenock, Irvine, Ayr and Dumbarton. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 16°C / 60 °F
| Morning Temperature | 14°C / 56 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 15°C / 58 °F |
| Night Temperature | 12°C / 54 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 5% |
| Air Humidity | 85% |
| Air Pressure | 1012 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from West |
| Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky |
| General Conditions | Light rain |
Monday, 13th of May 2024
15°C (58 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.
Tuesday, 14th of May 2024
13°C (55 °F)
12°C (54 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.
Wednesday, 15th of May 2024
15°C (59 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.
Hotels and Places to Stay
Kilmichael Country House Hotel
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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.
Skipness
Skipness is a village on the east coast of Kintyre in Scotland, a few miles south of Tarbert and facing the Isle of Arran. There is a ruined castle and Kilbrannan Chapel, which contains some rare grave slabs. There is a nearby cafe that serves fresh fish from the area, and beer brewed on Arran, which can be seen from the castle. Also in the area, there is an organic tannery. There are cottages available to rent in Port Na Chro near the town that are situated by a beach.
St Brendan's Chapel, Skipness
St Brendan's Chapel (Kilbrannan Chapel, Skipness Chapel) is a medieval chapel near Skipness, Argyll and Bute, Scotland. The chapel was built in the late 13th or early 14th century date by Clann Somhairle and was dedicated to St. Brendan. The chapel replaced an earlier chapel dedicated to St. Columba, which had been incorporated into nearby Skipness Castle.
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