Catacol
in North Ayrshire of Scotland, United Kingdom

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
55.695 and -5.326 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 55° 41' 43" and W -5° 19' 34"
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: 11:47 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:17 am and 9:18 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-46.483 and 169.700 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pounawea
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: 2024-05-10 08:04:54

Delve into Catacol

Catacol in North Ayrshire (Scotland) is located in United Kingdom about 359 mi (or 578 km) north-west of London, the country's capital town.

Current time in Catacol is now 11:47 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 9 airports close to Catacol, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Campbeltown Airport in a distance of 23 mi (or 37 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. We encountered 1 points of interest near this location. 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, Greenock, Irvine, Ayr and Dumbarton. 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 12°C / 53 °F
Evening Temperature 15°C / 59 °F
Night Temperature 11°C / 53 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 74%
Air Pressure 1023 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Saturday, 11th of May 2024

16°C (60 °F)
12°C (54 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 12th of May 2024

15°C (60 °F)
14°C (57 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 13th of May 2024

13°C (55 °F)
11°C (53 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Kilmichael Country House Hotel

Address
1,4 mi
Glen Cloy
KA27 8BY Brodick
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - 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.


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.


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...


Claonaig Lodge, nr Tarbert, Argyll, Scotland - self catering holiday accommodation

Published: May 12, 2011
Length: 47:58 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Unique Cottages

This superb and luxurious detached house occupies a commanding position on the hill above the Kilbrannan Sound, with glorious views across to the hills of Arran. It is ideally placed for walking,...


DJI PHANTOM @ CAEVERLOCK CASTLE SCOTLAND 2013

Published: February 11, 2013
Length: 34:08 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: dave cox

DJI PHANTOM Caeverlock Castle Scotland.


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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.

Lochranza Castle

Lochranza Castle is an L-plan tower house situated on a promontory in the middle of Lochranza, on the North of the Isle of Arran in Scotland. Most of the present castle today was built in the sixteenth century. The original building dates to the thirteenth century when it was owned by the MacSweens. In 1262, King Alexander III granted the castle and its lands to Walter Stewart, the Earl of Menteith.

Located at 55.7053, -5.2903 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Castles in North Ayrshire, Scheduled Ancient Monuments in Scotland, Category A listed buildings in Scotland, Listed buildings in North Ayrshire, Listed castles in Scotland, Isle of Arran

Catacol

Catacol is a small village on the Isle of Arran, Scotland. It is located on the north west side of the island, just a few miles along the coastal road from Lochranza at the foot of Glen Catacol, a steep-sided valley. It derives its name from Old Norse, referring to the 'gully of the cat'. Catacol's main feature is the row of cottages called the 'Twelve Apostles'.

Located at 55.689, -5.326 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in North Ayrshire, Villages in the Isle of Arran

HMS Vandal (P64)

HMS Vandal (P64) was a Royal Navy U-class submarine built by Vickers-Armstrong at Barrow-in-Furness, yard number 838. The submarine had the shortest career of any Royal Navy submarine, being lost with all 37 onboard just four days after commissioning.

Located at 55.7167, -5.33333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
British U-class submarines, Barrow-built ships, 1942 ships, World War II submarines of the United Kingdom, British submarine accidents, Shipwrecks of Scotland, World War II shipwrecks in the Atlantic Ocean, Protected Wrecks of the United Kingdom, Maritime incidents in 1943, 1943 in Scotland


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Catacol