Elphin
in Highland of Scotland, United Kingdom

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
58.061 and -5.026 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 58° 3' 38" and W -5° 1' 35"
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: 12:41 PM (Saturday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:17 am and 9:16 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-46.483 and 169.700 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pounawea
References
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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: 2024-05-04 08:22:41

Delve into Elphin

Elphin in Highland (Scotland) is located in United Kingdom about 493 mi (or 793 km) north-west of London, the country's capital town.

Current time in Elphin is now 12:41 PM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 10 airports close to Elphin, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Dornoch Airport in a distance of 39 mi (or 63 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like playing golf, there is an option about 12 mi (or 19 km). away.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Highland, Inverness, Stornoway, Elgin and Lochgilphead. 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 9°C / 49 °F
Evening Temperature 11°C / 52 °F
Night Temperature 11°C / 52 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 92%
Air Pressure 1007 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 4 km/h (2 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

14°C (57 °F)
10°C (51 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 6th of May 2024

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

Tuesday, 7th of May 2024

11°C (51 °F)
9°C (48 °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.

A trip into Anus Cave

Published: June 18, 2009
Length: 59:31 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Peter Glanvill

My first attempt at filming with Rob Eavis floodlight held by Derrick Guy, a Stenlight on my head and a handheld Kodak Zi6 camcorder.


Edinburgh University students discover NW Scotland

Published: February 08, 2014
Length: 19:44 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Simon Jung

Geosciences (geology and geography) students from the University of Edinburgh visit and discover the northwest of Scotland as part of their study programme. This video documents this journey....


Weird River near Bone caves

Published: August 04, 2009
Length: 12:12 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: paulmcelroy1969

This is downright weird! My wife,kids and I went camping last week at a fantastic campsite in Achmelvich, way up in the North Highlands of Scotland. We decided to walk to Bone Caves, a...


The Clan at the Bone caves

Published: October 20, 2011
Length: 57:40 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: The ClanAdventures

Allt nan Uamh glen and the bone caves http://trekkingbritain.blogspot.com/2011/08/inchnadamph-bone-caves.html.


Loch Assynt

Published: December 24, 2010
Length: 01:49 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: piperbob2

A handy lay-by and "You are Here" sign at the side of Loch Assynt. See the few trees left (from the Ancient Caledonian Forest) on the island. Filmed with the new, high-def Panasonic HS700 camcorder.


Sutherland Walking Week - Part 2

Published: August 13, 2011
Length: 54:47 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: scttfrgsn

Sutherland Walking Week July 2011- Part 2.


Paragliding Ledmore Scotland

Published: October 11, 2012
Length: 12:26 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Leonard Ball

Paragliding Above Ledmore Junction In The Far North West Of Scotland On The 9 October 2012. Weather Was Over Cast With Light Winds. Took Off About 15.00. GPS coordinates : take off : 58°4'13"...


Suilven

Published: June 09, 2012
Length: 26:27 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: DelTheTope

We canoed into Cam Loch and camped wild before heading off to Suilven. We ascended from the South East over all 3 tops to the summit at Caisteal Liath. Rosie the German Shepherd was a ' real...


Elphin Chicken Day - 2013

Published: September 16, 2013
Length: 24:45 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Strathkanchris

Elphin Chicken Day - 2013, an annual eggstravaganza of everything chicken.


Suilven Sunset

Published: June 07, 2012
Length: 17:18 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: bitsUNpieces

Suilven Sunset over Cam Loch.


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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.

Knockan Crag

Knockan Crag is a line of cliffs in Assynt, Scotland 21 kilometres north of Ullapool. The name is an anglicisation of the Gaelic Creag a' Chnocain meaning 'crag of the small hill'. The Moine Thrust runs through the crag and there is a small visitor centre providing interpretation and artwork that explains the background to the 'Highlands Controversy' concerning the geology of the area.

Located at 58.0389, -5.06212 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sutherland, Geology of Highland (council area), Protected areas of Highland (council area), National Nature Reserves in Scotland

Eas Dubh Uidh a’ Chlaigeil

Eas Dubh Uidh a’ Chlaigeil is a waterfall of Scotland.

Located at 58.0626, -5.03581 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Waterfalls of Scotland