Amhuinnsuidhe
in Eilean Siar of Scotland, United Kingdom

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
57.967 and -6.967 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 57° 58' 0" and W -6° 58' 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: 07:37 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:27 am and 9:21 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-46.583 and 169.417 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Tautuku
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: 2024-05-03 08:06:06

Explore Amhuinnsuidhe

Amhuinnsuidhe in Eilean Siar (Scotland) is located in United Kingdom about 522 mi (or 841 km) north-west of London, the country's capital.

Local time in Amhuinnsuidhe is now 07:37 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 9 airports in the wider vicinity of Amhuinnsuidhe, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Stornoway Airport in a distance of 29 mi (or 46 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's St Kilda in a distance of 20 mi (or 32 km), South-West.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Stornoway, Lochgilphead, Highland, Inverness and Coleraine. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 14°C / 58 °F

Morning Temperature 12°C / 54 °F
Evening Temperature 14°C / 58 °F
Night Temperature 11°C / 52 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 73%
Air Pressure 1011 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 12 km/h (7 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 2% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Saturday, 4th of May 2024

15°C (58 °F)
12°C (54 °F)
Scattered clouds, gentle breeze.

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

14°C (58 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Monday, 6th of May 2024

11°C (52 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Videos from this area

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

Hillwalking on Harris, the Gleann Uladail [June 4th, 2014]

Published: June 26, 2014
Length: 20:58 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Wilco de Jonge

A Dutchman keeping fit for baggin' his Munros; but thoroughly enjoying a grand day out without a Munro this time. Summertime in the Outer Hebrides! Full credits for Billie Holiday her "Summertime"...


Luskentyre Beach 2nd April 2015

Published: April 03, 2015
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Gordon Ross

I spent a lovely day at Seilebost and took a video of Luskentyre beach, it was bright but a little cloudy. There was not a soul on the beach.


Outer Hebrides 3

Published: August 04, 2008
Length: 38:38 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: OuterHebrides

Cycling in the Hebrides, July 2008. The journey to Harris via Uig (Skye) and from Tarbert to Luskentyre.


Sandhopping

Published: July 19, 2007
Length: 41:43 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Dutcheson

Alun sandhopping on Luskentyre Beach, Isle of Lewis.


Seilebost beach at low tide, Isle of Harris, Scotland

Published: June 29, 2011
Length: 59:13 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Nora's Good Eye

Seilebost beach at low tide, Isle of Harris, Scotland.


UNSCHOOLING FAMILY ON A REMOTE ISLAND

Published: September 10, 2018
Length: 02:49 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Island Wife Hebrides

Hello! Welcome to our YouTube home! All the way in the remote Scottish Hebrides! I'm Lucy, Creator of Island Wife Hebrides, Blogger and Youtuber! Mother to ...


POORLY KIDS | TIDYING THE HOUSE

Published: September 21, 2018
Length: 05:25 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Island Wife Hebrides

Hello! Welcome to our YouTube home! All the way in the remote Scottish Hebrides! I'm Lucy, Creator of Island Wife Hebrides, Blogger and Youtuber! Mother to ...


Isle Of Harris Live

Published: February 11, 2018
Length: 23:25 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: peter kwas


REMOTE HEBRIDEAN ISLAND | SAD NEWS

Published: September 12, 2018
Length: 15:57 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Island Wife Hebrides

Youtube Hello! Welcome to our YouTube home! All the way in the remote Scottish Hebrides! I'm Lucy, Creator of Island Wife Hebrides, Blogger and Youtuber!


Isle of Harris in winter

Published: February 13, 2019
Length: 33:09 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Donald Macdonald

Stunning Isle of Harris, Western Isles of Scotland recorded on the 3rd of February.


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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.

Amhuinnsuidhe Castle

Amhuinnsuidhe Castle is a large private country house on the Isle of Harris, one of the Western Isles of Scotland. The house was built in 1865 for the 7th Earl of Dunmore, the then owner of the island. Amhuinnsuidhe was designed in the Scottish baronial style by architect David Bryce. In 2003 Amhuinnsuidhe Castle Estate purchased the castle and the fishing rights. The castle is now operated as a venue for shooting parties and other events.

Located at 57.9622, -6.98972 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1865 establishments in Scotland, Houses completed in 1865, Castles in the Outer Hebrides, Category A listed buildings in Scotland, Country houses in Scotland, Harris, Outer Hebrides, Listed buildings in the Outer Hebrides, Listed houses in Scotland

Soay Mòr

Soay Mòr is an island in West Loch Tarbert, between the northern and southern parts of Harris. The uninhabited island is separated from the southwest coast of North Harris by the Soay Sound. The adjacent Soay Beag is accessible on foot at low tide.

Located at 57.9376, -6.9628 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Islands off Lewis and Harris, Harris, Outer Hebrides

Soay Beag

Soay Beag is a small, uninhabited tidal island in West Loch Tarbert, between the northern and southern parts of Harris. Soay Beag is separated from the southwest coast of North Harris by the Soay Sound. The island is located immediately to the northwest of the larger Soay Mòr, which is accessible on foot at low tide. Soay Beag's highest elevation is 37m (121 feet).

Located at 57.9432, -6.9788 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Islands off Lewis and Harris, Tidal islands of Scotland, Harris, Outer Hebrides

West Loch Tarbert

West Loch Tarbert (Scottish Gaelic: Loch A Siar) is a sea loch that separates the northern and southern parts of the island of Harris in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. A small isthmus joins these two areas, on which is to be found the village of Tarbert. The loch contains the islands Soay Mòr, Soay Beag and Isay, while Taransay lies near the mouth of the loch. Amhuinnsuidhe Castle is located on the northern shore of the loch.

Located at 57.927, -6.935 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sea lochs of Scotland, Geography of the Outer Hebrides, Harris, Outer Hebrides

Soay Sound

Soay Sound is a strait separating the islands of Soay Mòr and Soay Beag from the northern part of the island of Harris. The sound is part of West Loch Tarbert.

Located at 57.9473, -6.9658 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Harris, Outer Hebrides, Sounds of Scotland


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Amhuinnsuidhe