Kirkmaiden
in Dumfries and Galloway of Scotland, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
54.692 and -4.912 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 54° 41' 32" and W -4° 54' 44"
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: 10:40 PM (Sunday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:29 am and 9:02 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: 2024-05-05 08:24:42

Delve into Kirkmaiden

Kirkmaiden in Dumfries and Galloway (Scotland) is a town located in United Kingdom about 296 mi (or 477 km) north-west of London, the country's capital town.

Time in Kirkmaiden is now 10:40 PM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 10 airports closer to Kirkmaiden, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is George Best Belfast City Airport in a distance of 39 mi (or 62 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site is Brú na Bóinne - Archaeological Ensemble of the Bend of the Boyne in Ireland at a distance of 74 mi (or 119 km). The closest in United Kingdom is Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd in a distance of 118 mi (or 119 km), South.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Jurby, Peel, Kirkmichael, Ballaugh and Patrick. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 11°C / 52 °F

Morning Temperature 11°C / 51 °F
Evening Temperature 11°C / 53 °F
Night Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 94%
Air Pressure 1007 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Monday, 6th of May 2024

11°C (52 °F)
10°C (49 °F)
Overcast clouds, fresh breeze.

Tuesday, 7th of May 2024

10°C (50 °F)
8°C (47 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Wednesday, 8th of May 2024

11°C (52 °F)
10°C (51 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

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Published: September 28, 2009
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Attractions and noteworthy things

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Cairngaan

Cairngaan, Kirkmaiden, Wigtownshire, Dumfries and Galloway, is the southmost settlement in Scotland. The hamlet of Cairngaan lies just north of the Mull of Galloway (which contains Scotland's most southerly point, and a lighthouse, but no villages) on the B7041, after a turn-off from the B7065 road.

Located at 54.6501, -4.90154 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Dumfries and Galloway

Maidenkirk

Maidenkirk (sometimes Kirkmaiden) is a small settlement in Galloway, Scotland Until Union with England, Scotland's equivalent of the phrase "Land's End to John o' Groats" was often "John o' Groats to Maidenkirk", as Maidenkirk was traditionally considered the southernmost part of that country. It can be found in the song, The Lady of Kenmure: From John O' Groats to Maidenkirk You'll never find a truer For loyal faith and dauntless deeds, Than the Lady of Kenmure.

Located at 54.692, -4.912 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Dumfries and Galloway

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