Kingholm Quay
in Dumfries and Galloway of Scotland, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
55.045 and -3.606 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 55° 2' 43" and W -3° 36' 20"
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: 05:52 AM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:44 am and 8:39 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-46.433 and 169.767 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Otekura
References
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: 2024-04-24 08:14:40

Explore Kingholm Quay

Kingholm Quay in Dumfries and Galloway (Scotland) is a city in United Kingdom about 283 mi (or 456 km) north-west of London, the country's capital.

Local time in Kingholm Quay is now 05:52 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 11 airports in the vicinity of Kingholm Quay, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Carlisle Airport in a distance of 32 mi (or 52 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is New Lanark in a distance of 69 mi (or 111 km), North-East. Also, if you like golfing, there are multiple options in driving distance. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Dumfries, Carlisle, Motherwell, Hamilton and Livingston. 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 4°C / 40 °F
Evening Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Night Temperature 1°C / 34 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 52%
Air Pressure 1004 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Friday, 26th of April 2024

9°C (49 °F)
3°C (37 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, scattered clouds.

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

10°C (50 °F)
3°C (38 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

8°C (46 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Holiday Inn DUMFRIES

Address
0,7 mi
The Crichton, Bankend Road,Dumfries & Galloway
DG1 4ZZ Dumfries
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Cairndale Hotel and Leisure Club

Address
1,7 mi
132-136 English Street
DG1 2DF Dumfries
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


STATION HOTEL - DUMFRIES

Address
1,8 mi
49 LOVERS WALK
DG1 1LT Dumfries
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Huntingdon House Hotel

Address
1,8 mi
18 St Mary's Street
DG1 1LZ Dumfries
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Dumfries

Address
1,8 mi
ANNAN ROAD COLLIN
DG1 3JX Dumfries
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


TRAVELODGE DUMFRIES

Address
2,6 mi
A75 ANNAN ROAD
DG1 3SE COLLIN
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Dumfries Scotland 2014

Published: October 07, 2014
Length: 55:30 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Tidsworth Media

Dumfries, Scotland. A short video of Dumfries. Taken in October 2014.


Dumfries Flashmob

Published: March 01, 2009
Length: 48:36 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Thoobinator1

Flashmob organised by Transform Dumfries (National Theatre of Scotland).


Story Homes Summerpark Development Dumfries 3D Flythrough

Published: November 08, 2013
Length: 35:51 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Story Homes

This 3D flythrough highlights the luxury houses for sale in Dumfries at our Story Homes Summerpark Development. This award winning, prestigious development of beautifully designed homes to...


Team GB in Dumfries - Day 1 - 9th December 2013 - GBR v ITA - Pre-game practice

Published: December 09, 2013
Length: 11:32 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: IHUKTV

Starting our coverage of the GB U20 team in Dumfries. Chris Ellis catches up with head coach Pete Russell ahead of the teams first game against Italy.


Dumfries Border Gathering - Backsword Tournament 2009

Published: June 11, 2012
Length: 18:30 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MacKaris

Backsword tournament at the Dumfries Border Gathering and Highland Games, 2009. Hosted by the Macdonald Academy of Arms. Preliminaries fought with singlesticks, semi-finals and finals with...


Team GB U18s in Dumfries - Day 1 - 24.03.14 - GB Practice

Published: March 24, 2014
Length: 08:40 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: IHUKTV

First day of the IIHF Ice Hockey U18 World Championships in Dumfries. Chris Ellis catches up with GB U18s coach Martin Grubb ahead of the competition.


'Die' at The Venue Dumfries 21st Sept 2013

Published: October 07, 2013
Length: 45:10 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: AVENTUS BAND

Thanks to Fred Campbell for recording this, also on that night were 'Scarecrow Tribe', 'Razorwolf' and 'Dog Tired'.....


Welcome to Dumfries Olympic celebrations

Published: July 28, 2012
Length: 17:28 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: DAVID SLATER DRSVIDEOCLIPS

A film about the Olympic celebrations in Dumfries Friday 27th July 2012.A stage was set up in the town centre to listen to local bands, and acts. It was a sunny evening and a good number of...


Leon Jackson - Butterfly - Youth Beatz 2009 - Dumfries - 15th Aug 2009

Published: August 16, 2009
Length: 16:23 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Cary Moore

Leon Jackson (X Factor winner 2007) singing Jason Mraz' "Butterfly" at the Dock Park, Dumfries. Part of the Youth Beatz 2009 day of activities ending with 45 mins of Leon Jackson on stage....


Dumfries High Street 2012

Published: April 14, 2012
Length: 16:00 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Vanessa Dixon

Section of the High Street below the mid-steeple.


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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.

Dumfries and Galloway (UK Parliament constituency)

Dumfries and Galloway is a county constituency of in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It was first used in the 2005 general election, and replaced Galloway and Upper Nithsdale and part of Dumfries, and it elects one Member of Parliament (MP) by the first past the post system of election.

Located at 55.069, -3.608 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Dumfries and Galloway, Parliamentary constituencies in Scotland (Westminster)

Diocese of Galloway

The Diocese of Galloway was one of the thirteen (after 1633 fourteen) dioceses of the pre-1689 Scottish Church. The Diocese was led by the Bishop of Galloway and was centred on Whithorn Cathedral. In the Middle Ages there was only one archdeacon, the Archdeacon of Galloway. There are three known deaneries, the deaneries of Desnes, Farines and Rhinns. The deaneries of Farines and Rhinns were combined by the 16th century.

Located at 55.069, -3.608 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
History of Galloway, Pre-Reformation dioceses of Scotland, Christianity in Dumfries and Galloway, 12th-century establishments in Scotland, 1689 disestablishments

Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary

Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary is the main hospital in Dumfries. The hospital serves both the town of Dumfries and the entire catchment area of South West Scotland, with a population of at least 147,000. The hospital is run by the Dumfries and Galloway Health Board (also known as Dumfries & Galloway NHS Board) and a supporter of the Princess Royal Trust for the Carers Hospital project.

Located at 55.0564, -3.59918 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Dumfries and Galloway, NHS hospitals, Hospitals in Scotland, Buildings and structures in Dumfries and Galloway

Alive Radio

Alive radio is a community radio station for Dumfries, South West Scotland, broadcasting around the world on www. aliveradio. net, within Dumfries on 107.3FM. The station is also relayed to patients of Dumfries & Galloway Infirmary through the Hospedia system. Alive Radio is the broadcasting arm of Alive Christian Media. The station's on-air output is branded as "Alive 107.3" and is not to be confused with the internet radio station "Alive Radio", currently broadcasting on www. aliveradio. co.

Located at 55.0656, -3.622 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Radio stations in Scotland

West Sound FM

West Sound FM is a local radio station for Dumfries and Galloway, owned & operated by Bauer Radio and forming part of Bauer's Place Network of stations. West Sound FM broadcasts from studios at the Loreburne Shopping Centre in Dumfries on 97FM in Dumfries, 103FM in Kirkcudbright and the Machars and 96.5FM in Stranraer and online. Formerly known as South West Sound FM, the station also simulcasts evening and overnight programming from Clyde 1 in Glasgow.

Located at 55.0672, -3.6102 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Bauer Radio, Radio stations in Scotland

Theatre Royal, Dumfries

The Theatre Royal in Dumfries, Scotland is a the oldest working theatre in Scotland. The Theatre is owned by the Guild of Players who bought it in 1959, thereby saving it from demolition. The Guild's aim is to promote the tradition of live theatre in Dumfries. It is the venue for the Guild of Players' own productions and for performances from visiting companies.

Located at 55.0681, -3.60764 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Category A listed buildings in Scotland, Listed buildings in Dumfries and Galloway, Listed theatres in Scotland, Theatres in Scotland

Dumfries Museum

Dumfries Museum and Camera Obscura, located in Dumfries in Dumfries & Galloway, is the largest museum in the region. The museum has extensive collections relating to local and history from the pre-historic era. The museum also has the worlds oldest working Camera Obscura. Admission is free, however a small fee applies for the Camera Obscura.

Located at 55.0652, -3.6146 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Museums in Dumfries and Galloway, Local museums in Scotland, Natural history museums in Scotland

Dumfries Castle

Dumfries Castle was a royal castle that was located in Dumfries, Scotland. It was sited by the River Nith, in the area now known as Castledykes Park. A motte and bailey castle was built in the 12th century. The town was created a royal burgh by King William the Lion in 1186. The castle was enlarged and rebuilt in stone in 1214. King Alexander III of Scotland visited the castle in 1264 to plan an expedition against the Isle of Man.

Located at 55.0561, -3.6022 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Castles in Dumfries and Galloway, Demolished buildings and structures in Scotland, Former castles in Scotland, 12th-century establishments in Scotland, 14th-century disestablishments

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