Rathven
in Moray of Scotland, United Kingdom

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
57.678 and -2.934 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 57° 40' 39" and W -2° 56' 3"
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: 06:22 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
4:59 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: 2024-05-09 08:23:21

Discover Rathven

Rathven in Moray (Scotland) is a town in United Kingdom about 441 mi (or 709 km) north of London, the country's capital city.

Current time in Rathven is now 06:22 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 10 airports near Rathven, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is RAF Lossiemouth in a distance of 15 mi (or 24 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Heart of Neolithic Orkney in a distance of 91 mi (or 147 km), North. Also, if you like playing golf, there are a few options in driving distance.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Elgin, Aberdeen, Forfar, Dundee and Inverness. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 18°C / 65 °F

Morning Temperature 12°C / 53 °F
Evening Temperature 13°C / 55 °F
Night Temperature 11°C / 52 °F
Chance of rainfall 2%
Air Humidity 63%
Air Pressure 1022 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 11 km/h (7 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 40% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Friday, 10th of May 2024

16°C (60 °F)
12°C (53 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 11th of May 2024

17°C (62 °F)
14°C (56 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Sunday, 12th of May 2024

17°C (63 °F)
13°C (56 °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.

Coasteering Portknockie With Aquaplay Scotland GoPro Movie

Published: May 16, 2014
Length: 05:43 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Cam24HD

This Weeks Video! Coasteering Session With Aquaplay Scotland In The Highlands Of Scotland.


Seatown Holiday Cottage, Gardenstown, Banffshire, Scotland - Unique Cottages

Published: February 13, 2012
Length: 58:30 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Unique Cottages

10 miles from Banff on the Moray Firth and 52 miles north-west of Aberdeen in an area of Special Scientific Interest, the stone-built, sheltered Seatown Cottage is in the village of Gardenstown...


The Wee Blue Hoose, Cullen, Gardenstown, Aberdeenshire Self catering holiday accommodation Scotland

Published: June 11, 2012
Length: 26:30 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Unique Cottages

In the picturesque conservation area of the little fishing village of Cullen on the sunny Moray Coast, The Wee Blue Hoose has received a superb makeover to turn it into a beautiful and comfortable...


A Quick Look at Portknockie Harbour on 12th May 2010

Published: June 07, 2010
Length: 47:21 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Steve Ellwood

A Quick Look at Portknockie Harbour, Scotland on 12th May 2010.


Sea Breeze Cottage Findochty, Buckie, Banffshire, Scotland

Published: October 11, 2011
Length: 53:49 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Unique Cottages

This attractive, traditional house backs on to the grass leading to the shore in the picturesque fishing village of Findochty, four miles from Buckie on the sunny Moray Coast and is just right...


Underwater ROV

Published: October 01, 2014
Length: 13:59 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: hedley enterprises

The ROV on it's latest mission just off the Bowfiddle Rock in Portknockie. On the hunt for sunken ships and lost treasure....


coasteering 24 June 2012

Published: June 27, 2012
Length: 19:55 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Aquaplay Scotland

Out in a choppy sea at the Bow Fiddle Rock at Portknockie on the Moray coast. Gillie, Nick, Chris, Beccy and Milou worked brilliantly together to keep everyone safe and having fun!


Bin Hill Mountain Bike Ride 2013

Published: March 29, 2013
Length: 19:19 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Steven Bowie

Made this video using a Contour Roam2, filmed in Action HD, edited using Windows Moviemaker.


Coasteering in the sun at Bow Fiddle Rock

Published: September 25, 2012
Length: 16:22 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Aquaplay Scotland

What a great day we had out on our coasteering and still enjoying the beautiful weather. Despite the tide being out and only a gentle swell we had a great day seeking out the best jumps and...


CULLEN GOPRO 2014 - Moray-Scotland -watch in HD

Published: October 01, 2014
Length: 32:39 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: SLATER SPORTS BUCKIE

WATCH IN HD 1080p please-click cog bottom right.


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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.

List of United Kingdom locations: Ia-Im

Located at 57.68, -2.95 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article

Victoria Park, Buckie

Victoria Park is a football ground in Buckie in north-east Scotland, which is the home ground of Highland Football League side Buckie Thistle F.C.. It is located at the junction of Midmar Street and South Pringle Street, 0.5 miles from the town centre. The ground has a capacity of 5,000 with 400 seated.

Located at 57.6731, -2.96625 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Highland Football League venues, Sports venues in Moray, Buckie Thistle F.C.

Battle of Bauds

Battle of Bauds was a battle fought in 962 in an area known as the Bauds, south of Findochty and West of Cullen, Scotland between Scotland under king Indulf, and Norse pirates. The Vikings had been raiding and burning through Scotland, and had won numerous victorious skirmishes against the Scots, including the Battle of Dollar. However, in this battle, the Norsemen were defeated. Afterwards, Norse control in Scotland fell apart. However, Indulf was killed in the battle.

Located at 57.649, -2.893 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
960s conflicts, 960s in Europe, 962 in international relations, 10th century in Scotland, Battles involving Scotland, Battles involving Denmark, History of Moray

Inchgower distillery

Inchgower distillery is a whisky distillery producing a single malt of the same name located on the outskirts of Buckie, Moray, Scotland. The distillery was built in 1871 to replace Tochineal Distillery but liquidated in 1903. Buckie Council purchased the concern in 1936 and ownership was transferred to Arthur Bell & Sons Ltd in 1938 and indeed to this very day the Bell's logo is used in the advertising of Inchgower. The current operator of Inchgower is Diageo.

Located at 57.6624, -2.96425 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Scottish malt whisky, Distilleries in Scotland, 1871 establishments in Scotland, Companies established in 1871, Companies disestablished in 1903, Companies based in Moray

Ianstown

Ianstown is a small village on the Moray Firth in Scotland. It lies within the council area of Moray. Its coordinates are {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:57.68|N|02.95|W|region:GB|||| | |name= }} and its OS grid reference is NJ4366. The town of Buckie lies to the west of Ianstown.

Located at 57.68, -2.95 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Places in Moray

Strathlene

Strathlene is an area between Buckie and Findochty which has a caravan site facing onto the Moray Firth. At one time the Strathlene House Hotel, a former mansion, was a popular local venue with a pleasant beach leading directly off its lawn. There was also a large outdoor seawater swimming pool which was opened in 1932 situated next to the hotel on the shoreline.

Located at 57.695, -2.92028 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Places in Moray

Strathlene Golf Course

Strathlene at Findochty, near Buckie, is one of the oldest golf courses in Scotland. It was established in 1877 and is home to Strathlene Buckie Golf Club. http://www. strathlenegolfclub. co. uk/ The ground was gifted to the town by Mr Bryson the factor of Seafield Estates at that time. The original 9 holes were created between Portessie and Strathlene House, where 2 of the holes were situated in the area which is now the Caravan Site.

Located at 57.696, -2.915 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1877 establishments in Scotland, Golf clubs and courses in Scotland, Sport in Moray

Buckpool

Buckpool is a village on the coast of Moray, Scotland. Originally known as Nether Buckie it is now effectively a part of the town of Buckie as the nearby fishing settlements merged as they expanded. Buckpool Harbour is now disused and is filled with stones, although Cluny Harbour at Buckie is nearby.

Located at 57.7031, -2.89934 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Places in Moray