Blackwaterfoot
in North Ayrshire of Scotland, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
55.502 and -5.332 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 55° 30' 5" and W -5° 19' 53"
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: 11:51 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:19 am and 9:15 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-46.900 and 168.129 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Halfmoon Bay
References
This place on Wikipedia
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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 Blackwaterfoot

Blackwaterfoot in North Ayrshire (Scotland) is a place in United Kingdom about 349 mi (or 561 km) north-west of London, the country's capital city.

Current time in Blackwaterfoot is now 11:51 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 9 airports near Blackwaterfoot, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Campbeltown Airport in a distance of 15 mi (or 23 km), West. 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. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Lochgilphead, Irvine, Ayr, Greenock and Larne. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 15°C / 59 °F

Morning Temperature 11°C / 51 °F
Evening Temperature 12°C / 54 °F
Night Temperature 11°C / 52 °F
Chance of rainfall 2%
Air Humidity 81%
Air Pressure 1024 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Friday, 10th of May 2024

13°C (56 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Saturday, 11th of May 2024

14°C (57 °F)
12°C (54 °F)
Few clouds, gentle breeze.

Sunday, 12th of May 2024

14°C (57 °F)
11°C (53 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

BEST WESTERN KINLOCH HTL- BLACKWATERFOOT

Address
0,1 mi
BLACKWATERFOOT ISLE OF ARRAN
KA27 8ET Blackwaterfoot,Isle of Arran
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Every day adventure - Berghaus - Isle of Arran

Published: June 30, 2012
Length: 51:42 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Jimmy McSparron

I got asked to make a video about what I do every day normally as opposed to what i do on expedition so here it is!!! Camping on the summit of Goat Fell on the isle of Arran.


Isle of Arran Coastal Way

Published: September 08, 2010
Length: 15:59 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: rabbie10

A walk around the Isle of Arran following the Coastal Way. Including the climb to the Islands highest hill, Goatfell. A visit to Brodick Castle and Country Park. Also a visit to Holy Isle.


Santiago Conquers Goat Fell

Published: August 02, 2009
Length: 41:57 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: EarlyDiscloser

Ascent of Goat Fell, Isle of Arran, Scotland in a very sunny (then cloudy, then rainy and windy) day 31/07/2009. James, Suzanne, Brian, led by Suz's pooch, Santiago. "Very well behaved off...


Arran new year 2014-15

Published: January 06, 2015
Length: 27:11 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Stuart Neville

The Four Amigos (Dianne, Douglas, Stuart and William) plus Jack the Jack Russell and Lola the Maltese Terrier enjoying a new year break on Arran.


Flying Fever Tandem Paraglider Launches, Arran

Published: August 28, 2014
Length: 46:13 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Andy Younie

A couple of tandem paraglider launches in windy conditions. Piloted by Maurice Geraghty of Flyingfever.net, a paragliding school based on Arran, Scotland.


Golf on Arran - 7th Heaven

Published: July 18, 2013
Length: 43:59 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: VISIT ARRAN

Arran is a golfer's paradise, but don't be thinking these courses are all for novice players - they can offer a challenging game to any low handicapper. There are seven golf courses on Arran...


Activities on Arran

Published: July 18, 2013
Length: 00:09 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: VISIT ARRAN

Arran is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts with outstanding wildlife, flora, fauna, geology, archaeology and history, all packaged in a compact and accessible destination which is a mere 56 miles...


L'île d'Arran en Ecosse

Published: September 21, 2009
Length: 45:47 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: qualia13

Paysages de l'île d'Arran, la petite Ecosse sur la Musique d'Ennio Moricone, le dernier des Mohicans.


Goatfell

Published: November 01, 2007
Length: 05:40 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: newstewart

Very windy climb with gusts uo to 70 mph.


Voile en Écosse partie 2

Published: October 07, 2008
Length: 12:02 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: sailbirdie

Deuxième partie d'un voyage de 2 semaines à la voile en Écosse. Youtube a désactivé le son de mon vidéo. Pour le regarder avec le son intégral, aller au bas de cette page de mon...


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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.

Blackwaterfoot

Blackwaterfoot is a village on the Isle of Arran in the Firth of Clyde, Scotland. It is located in the Shiskine valley in the south-west of the island. It is one of the smaller villages of Arran and home to one of Europe's two 12 hole golf courses. A short walk from Blackwaterfoot is Drumadoon Point, home to the largest Iron Age fort on Arran. Further North is the King's Cave, reputed to be a hiding place of Robert the Bruce.

Located at 55.5, -5.33333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in North Ayrshire, Villages in the Isle of Arran

Shiskine

Shiskine is a small village on the Isle of Arran in the Firth of Clyde, Scotland. Sitting further up the "Shiskine Valley" from the village of Blackwaterfoot, the village takes its name from a corruption of the Gaelic for "marshy place". Much of the area was essentially a swamp years ago, but now comprises farm land. The village has its own primary school and local church and the Balmichael Visitor Centre is just to the north of the village.

Located at 55.5167, -5.3 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Isle of Arran, Villages in North Ayrshire, Villages in the Isle of Arran

Torbeg

Torbeg (Scottish Gaelic: An Tòrr Beag) is a village on the Isle of Arran in the Firth of Clyde, Scotland.

Located at 55.5167, -5.31667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in North Ayrshire

King's Cave

King's Cave is a seafront cave on the Isle of Arran in Scotland, said to have been a refuge of Robert the Bruce. It was formed where isostatic change resulted in a raised beach.

Located at 55.5264, -5.3545 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Caves of Scotland, Isle of Arran


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Blackwaterfoot