Laurieston
in Dumfries and Galloway of Scotland, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
54.967 and -4.050 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 54° 58' 0" and W -4° 3' 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: 12:11 AM (Monday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:23 am and 9:02 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-46.483 and 169.700 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pounawea
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: 2024-05-05 08:24:42

Delve into Laurieston

Laurieston in Dumfries and Galloway (Scotland) is a town located in United Kingdom about 289 mi (or 465 km) north-west of London, the country's capital town.

Time in Laurieston is now 12:11 AM (Monday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 11 airports closer to Laurieston, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Glasgow Prestwick Airport in a distance of 43 mi (or 69 km), North-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 in United Kingdom is Old and New Towns of Edinburgh in a distance of 84 mi (or 135 km), North-East.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Dumfries, Bride, Andreas, Maughold and Ramsey. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 12°C / 53 °F

Morning Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Evening Temperature 13°C / 55 °F
Night Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 94%
Air Pressure 1007 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Monday, 6th of May 2024

14°C (57 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 7th of May 2024

12°C (53 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Wednesday, 8th of May 2024

13°C (56 °F)
10°C (49 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Videos from this area

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

Drive to Kirkcudbright, Dumfries & Galloway 2012

Published: October 04, 2012
Length: 16:00 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Vanessa Dixon

A drive along the A711 to Kirkcudbright.


Road Trips in Scotland - Glasgow to Kirkcudbright

Published: February 28, 2010
Length: 40:31 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: heatherglen36

Part 1 of a 7 part series. A journey from Glasgow to Kirkcudbright to deliver a Land Rover Freelander on the car transporter. All Road Trips videos were filmed responsibly with the camera...


Ancestry Genealogy Photographs Kircudbright Dumfries And Galloway Scotland

Published: September 19, 2013
Length: 17:33 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: tourscotland

Tour Scotland wee video of photographs of Kircudbright, Dumfries And Galloway. Of interest to folks with ancestry, genealogy or Scottish Family Roots in Scotland who may wish to visit one day....


Speed boat!

Published: January 10, 2010
Length: 00:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Bazzer95

Speed boat attempts to jump over 16th green at Kirkcudbright Golf Course!!


Selkirk Stories 2

Published: February 12, 2014
Length: 27:47 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: The Selkirk Arms

We're off to meet our butcher Scott Carson from Dalbeattie, with Head Chef Paul Somerville and owner Chris Walker.


Photography Course

Published: November 04, 2007
Length: 24:46 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: phototutor

http://www.photoactive.co.uk Photographers on location with Philip Dunn www.photoactive.co.uk.


King Street, Castle Douglas 2012

Published: April 15, 2012
Length: 20:00 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Vanessa Dixon

The main shopping street of Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway.


A Drive to Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway 2013

Published: July 11, 2013
Length: 50:27 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Vanessa Dixon

A drive around some of the streets of Castle Douglas.


TS 2013 RailWorks - Castle Douglas / Newton Stewart - British Rail Class 37 - By JMCV 2013

Published: November 09, 2013
Length: 52:26 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: CarpentierVantourout

Train Simulator 2013 was released on 20 September 2012. It featured new menus including a new quick drive feature and a new community download centre by Steam called Steam Workshop where...


One Night in Castle Douglas - 25th June 1993

Published: March 02, 2008
Length: 46:09 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Jonezeeeee

A Night in Castle Douglas (Scotland) on the 25th June 1993 with 32-20 Blues on stage.


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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.

Parton, Dumfries and Galloway

Parton is a village situated on the banks of the River Dee in Kirkcudbrightshire in the District Council of Dumfries and Galloway Administration area, Scotland. Prominent mathematical physicist James Clerk Maxwell lived at the nearby Glenlair House. He was famous for developing formulae governing electricity and magnetism as well as the Maxwell distribution in the kinetic theory of gases.

Located at 55.008, -4.042 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Dumfries and Galloway

Loch Ken

Loch Ken is 9-mile long freshwater loch in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. It lies in the Glenkens, where it is fed from the north by the Water of Ken and from the west by the Dee. It continues as the Dee south from Glenlochar, where the water is held back by the Glenlochar Barrage. Part of the Galloway hydro-electric power scheme, the barrage regulates the river's flow.

Located at 55.009, -4.056 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Lochs of Dumfries and Galloway, Ramsar sites in Scotland, Freshwater lochs of Scotland

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Lawrieston, Laurieston