Guardbridge
in Fife of Scotland, United Kingdom

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
56.366 and -2.888 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 56° 21' 56" and W -2° 53' 16"
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: 01:56 AM (Monday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:27 am and 8:49 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-45.883 and 170.633 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pukehiki
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: 2024-04-28 08:22:10

Discover Guardbridge

Guardbridge in Fife (Scotland) with it's 660 citizens is a place in United Kingdom about 354 mi (or 569 km) north of London, the country's capital city.

Current time in Guardbridge is now 01:56 AM (Monday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 11 airports near Guardbridge, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is RAF Leuchars in a distance of 1 mi (or 1 km), North-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 29 mi (or 47 km), South. Also, if you like playing golf, there are a few options in driving distance. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Dundee, Forfar, Glenrothes, Haddington and Dalkeith. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 9°C / 49 °F

Morning Temperature 7°C / 44 °F
Evening Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Night Temperature 10°C / 49 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 86%
Air Pressure 1007 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 14 km/h (9 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 86% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

12°C (54 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Wednesday, 1st of May 2024

12°C (54 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Thursday, 2nd of May 2024

16°C (60 °F)
10°C (49 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Old Course Golf Resort and Spa

Address
3,3 mi
St. Andrews, Fife
KY16 9SP St. Andrews
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Macdonald Rusacks

Address
3,6 mi
Pilmour Links
KY16 9JQ St. Andrews
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 0:00 (lunchbreak: 23:00 - 23:59)
Weekend: closed


Drumoig Golf Hotel

Address
1,2 mi
Forgan Drive, Drumoig, Leuchars
KY16 0DS Leuchars
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


David Russell Apartments Campus Accommodation

Address
3,3 mi
Buchanan Gardens
KY16 9LY St Andrews
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Agnes Blackadder Hall Campus Accommodation

Address
3,3 mi
North Haugh
KY16 9XW St Andrews
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


RUFFLETS HOTEL

Address
2,9 mi
STRATHKINNESS LOW ROAD 1
KY16 9TX ST ANDREWS
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


St Andrews

Address
4,0 mi
LARGO ROAD
KY16 8NH ST ANDREWS
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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

Leuchars Train Station

Published: November 05, 2014
Length: 03:42 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: scott567100

Train Service From Edinburgh Waverley To Dundee Calling At Leuchars (For St. Andrews)


Eurofighter Typhoon display RAF Leuchars Airshow 2008

Published: September 17, 2008
Length: 11:50 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Lewis Anderson

The Typhoon F2 brillaintlly displayed in this complex of manouvers.


Avro Vulcan XH558 'Howl' at RAF Leuchars Airshow 2011

Published: September 11, 2011
Length: 39:04 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Kevan Dickin

As the last airworthy Avro Vulcan Bomber, XH558, does a flypast at the RAF Leuchars Airshow 2011 the pilot throttles up the four Rolls-Royce Olympus engines creating the distictive 'Vulcan...


RAF 100 Sqn Bae Hawk formation take off at Leuchars, April 19 2013

Published: April 20, 2013
Length: 55:26 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Andy E

Formation take off at RAF Leuchars by 5 Bae Hawks from 100 Squadron based at RAF Leeming in North Yorkshire. The Hawks were taking part in Exercise Joint Warrior, a large multinational naval...


Red Arrows, RAF Leuchars, 27th July 2012

Published: July 27, 2012
Length: 37:02 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Andy E

The RAF Red Arrows take off in formation from Leuchars for a flypast over the cities of Edinburgh in Scotland and Belfast in Northern Ireland to celebrate the start of the Olympics in London.


Earlshall Castle Leuchars Scotland

Published: April 21, 2011
Length: 57:40 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: tourscotland

Earlshall Castle, Fife, Scotland. The origin of the name, Earlshall, is lost in the mists of antiquity. Tradition has it that it takes its name from the site of a hunting lodge the Erlis Hall,...


Swedish Air Force SAAB Viggen, Leuchars Airshow 2000

Published: January 24, 2010
Length: 56:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Andy E

Flygvapnet / Swedish Air Force SAAB Viggen demonstrating its ability to taxy in reverse at the Leuchars Airshow. Not sure of the year, possibly 2000.


RAF Leuchars airshow Vulcan XH558 and Team Viper Hunter formation flypast

Published: September 12, 2010
Length: 40:40 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Andy E

Avro Vulcan XH558 and four Hawker Hunters from the Team Viper display team perform a formation flypast at RAF Leuchars following the 2010 Leuchars Airshow. Thanks to the Vipers and the Vulcan...


Joint Warrior 2013 Aéronavale / French Navy Dassault Rafales at RAF Leuchars

Published: April 19, 2013
Length: 05:49 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Andy E

Dassault Rafale M aircraft from the Aéronavale (French Navy) at RAF Leuchars during Exercise Joint Warrior, a large multinational naval exercise taking place off the coast of Scotland.


AMI / Italian Air Force KC-767A lands at RAF Leuchars 18/3/13

Published: March 18, 2013
Length: 53:52 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Andy E

Aeronautica Militare Italiana / Italian Air Force Boeing KC-767-2EY(ER) MM62226 14-01 from 8º Gruppo, 14º Stormo, lands at a snowy RAF Leuchars after a flight from Pratica di Mare in Italy....


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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.

St Athernase Church

St Athernase Church is a Romanesque church located in Leuchars, Fife, Scotland. It remains in use as a Church of Scotland parish church and the current minister (since 2003) is the Reverend Caroline Taylor. The chancel and half-round apse date from the 12th century with the exterior featuring blind arcades with typical Norman arches. The church, dedicated to the little known St Athernase, was granted by Ness, Lord of Lochore, to the canons of St Andrews in 1185.

Located at 56.3826, -2.88417 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1180s architecture, Churches in Fife, Church of Scotland churches in Scotland, Romanesque architecture in Scotland, Category A listed buildings in Scotland, Listed buildings in Fife, Listed churches in Scotland, 12th-century establishments in Scotland

River Eden, Fife

The River Eden is a river in Fife in Scotland, and is one of Fife's two principal rivers, along with the Leven. It is nearly 30 miles (48 kilometres) long and has a fall of around 90 metres (300 feet).

Located at 56.3651, -2.84821 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of Scotland, Ramsar sites in Scotland

St Andrews Rail Link

The St Andrews rail link is a plan and campaign to re-open the railway line from Leuchars railway station, Leuchars, Scotland to St Andrews. The line was closed in 1969 as part of the Beeching axe. Campaigners have estimated the railway could be reinstated for £76 million.

Located at 56.3619, -2.84666 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Proposed railway stations in Scotland, Proposed rail transport in Scotland

Leuchars Castle

Leuchars Castle, was a castle that was located near Leuchars, Fife, Scotland. A motte and bailey castle was built in the 12th century. The town was created a barony in the time of King William the Lion. The castle was built of stone in the 13th century. Gilbert Marshal, Earl of Pembroke, attacked and slighted the castle in 1327. The castle was besieged and attacked in 1337 by forces of Sir Andrew Murray and the English garrison surrendered.

Located at 56.3865, -2.8851 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Castles in Fife, Demolished buildings and structures in Scotland, Former castles in Scotland, 12th-century establishments in Scotland, Buildings and structures completed in the 12th century