Gourock
in Inverclyde of Scotland, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
55.962 and -4.818 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 55° 57' 41" and W -4° 49' 4"
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: 12:09 AM (Sunday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:39 am and 8:53 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
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: 2024-04-27 08:23:39

Touring Gourock

Gourock in Inverclyde (Scotland) with it's 10,570 residents is a town located in United Kingdom about 362 mi (or 583 km) north-west of London, the country's capital place.

Time in Gourock is now 12:09 AM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 11 airports nearby Gourock, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Glasgow International Airport in a distance of 16 mi (or 26 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like the game of golf, there are several options within driving distance. We collected 4 points of interest near this location. Need some hints on where to stay? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Being here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Greenock, Dumbarton, Irvine, Paisley and Kilmarnock. 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 2°C / 36 °F
Evening Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Night Temperature 4°C / 38 °F
Chance of rainfall 2%
Air Humidity 54%
Air Pressure 1005 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 4 km/h (2 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 76% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

11°C (52 °F)
4°C (38 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Monday, 29th of April 2024

9°C (48 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

10°C (50 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Knockderry Country House Hotel

Address
2,9 mi
Shore Road
G84 0NX Cove
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Tontine Hotel

Address
2,2 mi
6 Ardgowan Square
PA16 8NG Greenock
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Ardencaple Hotel

Address
4,1 mi
Shore Road
G84 8LA Helensburgh
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Rosslea Hall

Address
4,1 mi
Ferry Road
G84 8NF Rhu
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 11:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Holiday Inn Express GREENOCK

Address
3,1 mi
Cartsburn
PA15 1AE GREENOCK
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Clutha View Holiday Apartment

Address
4,3 mi
10 West Clyde Street
G84 8SQ Helensburgh
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Greenock

Address
3,4 mi
2 JAMES WATT WAY
PA15 2AJ Greenock
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


TRAVELODGE HELENSBURGH SEAFRONT

Address
4,1 mi
112-117 WEST CLYDE STREET
G84 8ES HELENSBURGH
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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H250 FPV Quadcopter Greenock Cemetery

Published: November 27, 2014
Length: 32:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Marty G

jumped up at lunch time for a quick blast around.. finally got the mobius working! after a firmware upgrade and sd card format! :) #GoodTimes.


RC Zwolle vs Greenock Wanderers

Published: April 11, 2009
Length: 29:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: huizinchaos

DE interland tussen Nederland en Schotland.


David Boyce at Greenock Cut

Published: August 29, 2011
Length: 52:23 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: akwrightalot

Allen, ever the naive American traveler, with his pal David in Greenock, Scotland (birthplace of James Watt among others) visiting the Greenock Cut, where they discuss engineering, witches,...


Fireworks display Battery Park Greenock Scotland 2011 Sony HX100v

Published: November 06, 2011
Length: 49:44 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Brian Jones

The 2011 Fireworks display in the Battery Park Greenock. The video was shot from a crowded Lyle Hill.The still and clear night was perfect for setting off fireworks.


Alba Ballet and Elite Academy of Dance of Greenock

Published: December 20, 2012
Length: 42:00 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Stewart Gunn

Alba Ballet and Elite Academy performing in Greenock with Scottish Ballet in Oct 2012.


Greenock Wanderers vs Dalziel Rugby April 2010

Published: December 29, 2011
Length: 03:37 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: davewat123

RUGBY - Scottish Shield Semi Final, April 3rd 2010 Greenock Wanderers were newly crowned champions of National Division 2 and were drawn at home to undefeated National 1 champions Dalziel....


Gourock-Kilcreggan Ferry.

Published: April 19, 2009
Length: 49:52 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Nabrach

Short voyage across the firth of Clyde.


Kilcreggan Pier Firth of Clyde Scotland Nikon D90

Published: September 27, 2011
Length: 24:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Kevin Scullion

Kilcreggan Pier. The last operational Victorian pier on the Firth of Clyde. Photos taken on a Nikon D90. www.bonniescotlandtours.com.


family holiday

Published: November 26, 2011
Length: 03:57 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: eminen2470

wemyss bay caravan park and largs.


Scottish Rugby TV - Greenock Wanderers v Caithness 31 Oct 09

Published: November 02, 2009
Length: 31:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Alistair1951

Scottish Rugby TV's Ron Evans reports as Caithness make the long trip to Fort Matilda in Greenock in Scottish Hydro National 2 to face the league leaders who will be looking to make it 10 wins...


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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.

Larkfield, Greenock

Larkfield is the largest council housing estate in Greenock, Scotland. It is named after Larkfield Farm but Larkfield Road is mostly in Gourock rather than Larkfield itself. The main road through the estate is Burns Road - all of Larkfield lower than Burns Road is known as the "bottom end" with everything above it the "top end". St Andrews Primary and Aileymill Primary Schools are both situated in Larkfield as was Springfield until recently.

Located at 55.9433, -4.82306 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Visitor attractions in Inverclyde, Neighbourhoods of Inverclyde

Cragburn

The Cragburn Pavilion was built in 1940 entertainment pavilion in Gourock, Renfrewshire, Scotland. It was built in 1935-6 by J. & J.A. Carrick, in brick and stucco with prominent art deco fluting along its front-facing elevation. It consisted of a large auditorium with ancillary rooms and a restaurant/bar area. It was designed to attract a greater share of Scotland's growing holiday trade.

Located at 55.9564, -4.82686 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Inverclyde, Entertainment in Scotland, Art Deco architecture in Scotland

St Columba's High School, Gourock

St Columba's High School is a co-educational six-year Roman Catholic, comprehensive secondary school, located next to Glenburn School on Inverkip Road, in Greenock, Inverclyde, Scotland, previously located in Bayhill in Gourock. The school serves south west Greenock, Gourock, Inverkip and Wemyss Bay. The current enrolment is more than 600 pupils. The school won the Platinum Award in Enterprise Inverclyde Standards and Quality Report 2005/2006.

Located at 55.9519, -4.8 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Roman Catholic secondary schools in Inverclyde

Inverclyde Royal Hospital

Inverclyde Royal Hospital, which opened in 1979, is a district general hospital in Greenock which serves a large population area of 125 000 consisting of Inverclyde (including Greenock), Largs, Isle of Bute and Cowal Peninsula. Inverclyde is one of three main hospitals in the South Clyde area, alongside Vale of Leven Hospital in Alexandria and Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley and is both owned and run by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, previously NHS Argyll and Clyde.

Located at 55.9442, -4.80861 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Greenock, NHS Scotland hospitals, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, Hospitals in Inverclyde, Organisations based in Scotland with royal patronage

Gourock High School

Gourock High School was a non-denominational comprehensive school catering for boys and girls, 11–18 years of age, in Gourock, Renfrewshire, Scotland. The school taught around 630 pupils. The school motto was 'Honor Diligentiae Praemium. ' which means 'The Reward for hard work is renown'. Willie Todd had been Headteacher since February 2008. The school was ranked 22nd in a listing of the top 50 secondary schools in Scotland in 2005.

Located at 55.9544, -4.82028 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Defunct secondary schools in Inverclyde

Granny Kempock Stone

The megalithic Kempock Stone, popularly known as Granny Kempock (perhaps because of its resemblance to an old woman), stands on a cliff behind Kempock Street, the main shopping street in Gourock, Scotland. The stone, or menhir, is grey mica schist and of indeterminate origin, but it has been suggested that it is an old altar to the pagan god Baal, or a memorial to an ancient battle.

Located at 55.9614, -4.8198 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Inverclyde, Witchcraft, Visitor attractions in Inverclyde

Midton, Gourock

Midton is an area within the Burgh of Gourock, Inverclyde, Scotland, located next to Tower Hill.

Located at 55.9519, -4.82694 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Neighbourhoods of Inverclyde

Ravenscraig Stadium

Ravenscraig Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium, in Greenock, Inverclyde, Scotland. The stadium is primarily set up for athletics, with a running track, but it is also the traditional home of Greenock Juniors Football Club. The stadium is undergoing a £1.7 million refurbishment in preparation for the 2014 Commonwealth Games. The stadium was built in 1958 with a cinder track, upgraded to synthetic in 1992.

Located at 55.9403, -4.81306 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sport in Inverclyde, Athletics (track and field) venues in Scotland, Football venues in Scotland, Event venues established in 1958


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Guireag, Гурок