Crocketford
in Dumfries and Galloway of Scotland, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
55.036 and -3.830 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 55° 2' 9" and W -3° 49' 48"
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: 02:38 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:30 am and 8:54 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-46.433 and 169.767 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Otekura
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: 2024-05-02 08:23:34

Explore Crocketford

Crocketford in Dumfries and Galloway (Scotland) is located in United Kingdom about 288 mi (or 463 km) north-west of London, the country's capital.

Local time in Crocketford is now 02:38 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 11 airports in the wider vicinity of Crocketford, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Carlisle Airport in a distance of 41 mi (or 66 km), East. 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 75 mi (or 121 km), North-East. Also, if you like golfing, there are multiple options in driving distance.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Dumfries, Hamilton, Motherwell, Bride and Kilmarnock. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 15°C / 59 °F

Morning Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Evening Temperature 11°C / 53 °F
Night Temperature 9°C / 48 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 76%
Air Pressure 1007 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 15 km/h (10 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Friday, 3rd of May 2024

11°C (52 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 4th of May 2024

10°C (50 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

10°C (50 °F)
9°C (49 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Videos from this area

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Drive through Dalbeattie, Dumfries & Galloway 2012

Published: August 24, 2012
Length: 13:26 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Vanessa Dixon

From the Haugh Road and down the High Street taking in a section of the town not covered by my previous film.


Riding 7stanes: Dalbeattie - Kirroughtree - Mabie

Published: October 15, 2012
Length: 10:47 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ubie28

3 days of epic riding @ 7stanes Scotland. Great weekend away with friends... we're already planning the next trip :) Nothing prepares you for the alien experience that is Mcmoab the first time...


Dalbeattie Hardtrock Trail (red graded)

Published: February 22, 2010
Length: 49:55 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: h4ta

me and a mate riding the hardrock red trail at dalbeattie. recorded with a £12 camera from a chinese seller on ebay.


Dalbeattie Civic Daze Parade, Dumfries & Galloway 2012

Published: August 26, 2012
Length: 11:43 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Vanessa Dixon

The parade along the High Street, followed by a good time in the park.


Dalbeattie 7Stanes Skills Loop

Published: August 25, 2013
Length: 30:32 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Brian McTeir

Barry, Adam and Cammy hit the Dalbeatti.


Dashcam through Dalbeattie, Dumfries & Galloway 2014

Published: August 20, 2014
Length: 38:00 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: Vanessa Dixon

A drive around the main streets of Dalbeattie.


Galloway Hills Rally Dalbeattie SSS Dalbeattie

Published: October 27, 2013
Length: 58:24 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Brian McTeir

Galloway Hills 40th anniversary october 2013.


The Slab, Dalbeattie

Published: September 10, 2011
Length: 07:08 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Gareth Clay

'The Slab' - one of the black options at the Dalbeattie 7Stanes mountain bike centre.


Dalbeattie Red Route

Published: June 16, 2012
Length: 37:47 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: archiecraig

Fun to be had at Dalbeattie mountain biking. www.dumfriescycling.co.uk.


Dalbeattie

Published: October 26, 2013
Length: 13:57 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: Andy Hampshire

Taster of what to expect when riding the Dalbeattie Forest Red Trail which is part of the 7Stanes Trails in Scotland. This was my 1st ever ride n it's definitely challenging n a good 15+ miles...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

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Crocketford

Crocketford, also known as Ninemile Bar, is a village in Dumfries and Galloway in the south of Scotland. It is located on the A75 road around 9 miles west of Dumfries. Crocketford is one of only two settlements that are not bypassed by the A75 (along with Springholm which is around 2 miles to the south-west).

Located at 55.0333, -3.83333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Dumfries and Galloway

Springholm

Springholm is a village in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. It is located 11 miles west of Dumfries on the A75. The village has a primary school. Springholm and Crocketford (2 miles to the north-east) are the only two settlements that are not bypassed by the A75. The village is located in the historical county of Kirkcudbrightshire.

Located at 55.0109, -3.86708 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Dumfries and Galloway

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Ninemile Bar, Crocketford