Knockando
in Moray of Scotland, United Kingdom

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
57.459 and -3.349 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 57° 27' 32" and W -3° 20' 57"
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: 05:52 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:50 am and 8:34 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-46.483 and 169.700 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pounawea
References
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: 2024-04-19 08:03:45

Delve into Knockando

Knockando in Moray (Scotland) is a town located in United Kingdom about 431 mi (or 693 km) north of London, the country's capital town.

Time in Knockando is now 05:52 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 11 airports closer to Knockando, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is RAF Kinloss in a distance of 15 mi (or 25 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Old and New Towns of Edinburgh in a distance of 106 mi (or 171 km), South. Also, if you like the game of golf, there are some options within driving distance.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Elgin, Inverness, Highland, Forfar and Dundee. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 8°C / 46 °F

Morning Temperature 5°C / 41 °F
Evening Temperature 6°C / 43 °F
Night Temperature 4°C / 39 °F
Chance of rainfall 2%
Air Humidity 67%
Air Pressure 1019 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 14 km/h (9 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 40% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 20th of April 2024

7°C (45 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 21st of April 2024

11°C (52 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 22nd of April 2024

10°C (51 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Videos from this area

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Nick Lookin' Cool Ballindalloch, Spey

Published: July 22, 2012
Length: 13:51 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Dave Craig

On River Spey with http://www.spiritofthespey.co.uk Nick looks cool as he solos Blacksboat Rapid ~ otherwise known as 'The Washing Machine', near Ballindalloch. Here, taking part in a 4-Day...


Carnethy Runners Run Rapids ~ Spey

Published: July 21, 2012
Length: 44:55 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Dave Craig

Father & Son Team, Alan & Jonathan on an 'At One With Nature' Journey on R. Spey with http://www.spiritofthespey.co.uk, skillfully guide their loaded canoe through the exciting waters of Blacksboat...


Fable 3 Glitch - Tree Attached to Guard?!

Published: November 12, 2010
Length: 43:02 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: LeeJ2512

Fable 3 Random glitch i encountered when walkin through my castle, tooootally fucked up lol.


River Spey white water ride

Published: January 15, 2011
Length: 40:16 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: ScotlandMountainBike

http://scotlandmountainbike.co.uk A sunday canoe down the River Spey in the Scottish Highlands. It's not mountainbiking but it's fun none the less !!


Canoe Surfing on the River Spey

Published: December 02, 2006
Length: 04:59 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: tubalul

http://www.electroniccottage.co.uk/ At "The Washing Machine" rapid on the River Spey, Scotland, practising a high cross on a level 3 coach course. Steve Mac from the Inverness Canoe Club...


Canoeing, River Spey: Dr Dram's pre-wedding celebration

Published: May 14, 2012
Length: 29:32 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Dave Craig

Dr. Mark & Eddie @thewhiskylounge paddle The Washing Machine Rapid upright! Great weekend with friends, incl. Spirit of the Spey & some Balvenie Tun 1401.


Spey Fishery Board Canoe Training

Published: July 21, 2012
Length: 58:24 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Dave Craig

Spey Fishery Board Staff undertake canoe-skills training with www.spiritofthespey.co.uk ensuring competence for when canoes are used as an integral part of the important scientific work undertaken...


matt

Published: February 19, 2013
Length: 05:02 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: EddieK563

Matt's Fish - Wardend Trout Fishery Elgin, 19th Feb 2013.


River Spey Scotland Lower Wester Elchies

Published: October 26, 2012
Length: 56:32 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Johnny Liverød

Laksefiske i River Spey, Salmon Fishing River Spey.


A Walk with Willow to Linn Falls

Published: August 30, 2009
Length: 03:23 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: craiglour

A Sunday Afternoon Walk to Linn Falls with Willow 30 August 2009.


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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.

Cardhu distillery

Cardhu is a Speyside distillery near Archiestown, Moray, Scotland, founded by the whisky smuggler John Cumming in 1824. The distillery is currently run by Diageo and the distillery's Scotch whisky makes up an important part of the famous Johnnie Walker blended whiskies.

Located at 57.4708, -3.35693 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Diageo brands, Scottish malt whisky, Companies established in 1824, Distilleries in Scotland

Knockando distillery

Knockando distillery is a single malt Scotch whisky distillery, located in Knockando, Moray, in the Strathspey whisky producing area of Scotland. Knockando Distillery was built by John Tytler Thomson in 1898, and is named after the village in which it stands. The name derives from Scottish Gaelic Cnoc an Dhu, meaning "Little Black Hill".

Located at 57.4622, -3.35056 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Scottish malt whisky, Diageo brands

Tamdhu distillery

Tamdhu distillery is a single malt Scotch Speyside whisky distillery, located in the town of Knockando in Banffshire, Scotland. {{#invoke:Footnotes|sfn}} Tamdhu comes from Gaelic for little dark hill. The distillery was founded in 1897 by a group of assemblers, wishing to engage in the production of their own whisky. It quickly passed on into the hands of Highland Distillers.

Located at 57.459, -3.35361 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Scottish malt whisky

Gilbey's Cottages Halt railway station

Gilbey's Cottages Halt railway station was one of four halts, Imperial Cottages, Gilbey's Cottages, Dalvey Farm, and Ballifurth Farm, opened on the Speyside route between Elgin and Aviemore on 15 June 1959, on the introduction of railbuses. Drivers were warned when approaching the halts by white boards stating 'Request Stop 100 Yards Ahead'.

Located at 57.4575, -3.345 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Disused railway stations in Moray, Railway stations opened by British Rail, Railway stations opened in 1959, Railway stations closed in 1965, Beeching closures in Scotland

Knockando, Moray

Knockando is a village between the Counties of Moray and Banffshire in Scotland. It is a farming centre and the location of both the Knockando Distillery and the Tamdhu Distillery. It is also the location of Knockando Wool Mill, which has been producing textiles since 1784 and which achieved national fame as a finalist in the second series of the BBC's Restoration television series in 2004. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:57|28|N|3|21|W|type:city_region:GB|| |primary |name= }}

Located at 57.4667, -3.35 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Places in Moray

Tommore Linn

Tommore Linn is a waterfall of Scotland.

Located at 57.4694, -3.32041 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Waterfalls of Scotland

Shepherd's Linn

Shepherd’s Linn is a waterfall of Scotland.

Located at 57.4685, -3.32205 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Waterfalls of Scotland

Marypark

Marypark is a hamlet in Moray, Scotland. It is 9 kilometres south-west of Charlestown of Aberlour on the A95 road in Strathspey. The Glenfarclas distillery is located 1.5 kilometres to the east of the hamlet.

Located at 57.4299, -3.3422 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Places in Moray

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