Glenfinnan
in Highland of Scotland, United Kingdom
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Oban Airport (28 mi) - Skye Bridge Ashaig Airport (30 mi)
- Glenforsa Airfield (30 mi)
- Coll Airport (48 mi)
- Colonsay Airstrip (64 mi)
- Glasgow International Airport (79 mi)
- Islay Airport (88 mi)
- Campbeltown Airport (99 mi)
- Edinburgh Airport (102 mi)
- Belfast International Airport (156 mi)
- George Best Belfast City Airport (156 mi)
- Fort William Golf Club (Golf course, 14 mi)
- Traigh Golf Club (Golf course, 17 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 56.871 and -5.451 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 56° 52' 13" and W -5° 27' 1"
- 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: 03:01 PM (Thursday)
- Timezone: Europe/London
- UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 5:13 am and 9:22 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- -46.483 and 169.700 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pounawea - References
- This place on Wikipedia
- This place on Geonames.org
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: 2024-05-09 08:23:21
Discover Glenfinnan
Glenfinnan in Highland (Scotland) is a town in United Kingdom about 428 mi (or 689 km) north-west of London, the country's capital city.
Current time in Glenfinnan is now 03:01 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 11 airports near Glenfinnan, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Oban Airport in a distance of 28 mi (or 45 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
Also, if you like playing golf, there are a few options in driving distance. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Lochgilphead, Greenock, Dumbarton, Highland and Inverness. 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 | 11°C / 52 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 15°C / 58 °F |
| Night Temperature | 12°C / 53 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 5% |
| Air Humidity | 94% |
| Air Pressure | 1026 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from North-East |
| Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky |
| General Conditions | Light rain |
Friday, 10th of May 2024
19°C (66 °F)
12°C (54 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.
Saturday, 11th of May 2024
20°C (68 °F)
14°C (56 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.
Sunday, 12th of May 2024
14°C (58 °F)
14°C (57 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.
Hotels and Places to Stay
The Prince's House Hotel
Videos from this area
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Harry Potter's Hogwarts Express (The Jacobite Steam Train) on the Glenfinnan Viaduct (Bridge)
The Jacobite is a steam locomotive hauled tourist train service that operates over part of the West Highland Railway Line in Scotland. The Jacobite runs a distance of 41 miles between Fort...
The Jacobite Steam Train crossing the Glenfinnan viaduct - The Hogwarts Express - Harry Potter Train
This is the fantastic Glenfinnan viaduct. It forms part of the 42 mile train journey between Fort William and Malaig on the West coast of Scotland. This is 'The Jacobite' steam train that operates...
Jacobite steam train approaches Glenfinnan station.
Jacobite steam train approaches Glenfinnan station in the Scottish highlands. The train runs from Fort William and terminates at Mallaig, part of the West Highland Line, voted the world's best...
Glenfinnan Viaduct in Harry Potter Films
The famous viaduct in Glenfinnan, Lochaber, Scotland (unfortunately my quadcopter ran out of battery)
West Highland Line - Glenfinnan to Loch Eil Outward Bound
Scenes aboard the West Highland Line across the Glenfinnan Viaduct between Glenfinnan & Loch Eil Outward Bound. A very big THUMBS DOWN to FIRST SCOTRAIL for operating trains with filthy ...
The Jacobite crossing Glenfinnan Viaduct
The Jacobite steam train crossing Glenfinnan Viaduct on 12 May 2014. K1 Class Locomotive No. 62005 "Lord of the Isles" built in 1949.
Glenfinnan Viaduct, o caminho do Hogwarts Express (The Jacobite)
Visite nosso blog: http://thewaytravel.com.br Rafael Leick faz o passeio entre Fort William e Mallaig, na Escócia, no trem The Jacobite, considerado o "melhor passeio de trem do mundo" pela...
The Statesman Land Cruise Train crossing the Glenfinnan Viaduct March 8th 2014
The Statesman three day Winter West Highlander which started from Holyhead on 7th March returns from Mallaig over the Glenfinnan Viaduct on its return from to Fort William. The next day the...
Jacobite crossing Glenfinnan Viaduct 45231 Sherwood Forester
2nd July 10:55: The Jacobite stream train from Fort William to Mallaig crossing the Glenfinnan Viaduct. The locomotive was the Black 5 45231 "The Sherwood Forester". Most people will already...
Glenfinnan viaduct and Jacobite Steam Train
The famous Glenfinnan viaduct from the Jacobite steam train on our journey from Inverie on Knoydart, Scotland back to Glasgow. We took a ferry from Inverie, the most remote village in mainland...
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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.
A830 road
The A830, sometimes known as the Road to the Isles (although in reality it forms only a part of that historic route), is a road in Lochaber, in the Highlands of Scotland, which connects the town of Fort William to the port of Mallaig. The road passes through several small settlements, including Corpach, Glenfinnan and Arisaig and bypasses the village of Morar.
Glenfinnan Viaduct
Glenfinnan Viaduct is a railway viaduct on the West Highland Line in Glenfinnan, Lochaber, Highland, Scotland. It was built between July 1897 and October 1898 at the cost of £18,904. Located at the top of Loch Shiel in the West Highlands of Scotland, the viaduct overlooks the Glenfinnan Monument and the waters of Loch Shiel.
Sgùrr an Utha and Fraoch-bheinn
Sgùrr an Utha and Fraoch-bheinn are two hills above Glenfinnan, in Lochaber, Highland, Scotland. The two summits are joined by a summit ridge, which is 735 m above sea level at its lowest elevation. The glen of Glen Finnan itself lies just to the east. This is the only known site in the British Isles for the arctic plant Diapensia lapponica, first discovered there in 1951. The hills are most commonly climbed from Glen Finnan to the south.
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