Melsetter
in Orkney Islands of Scotland, United Kingdom

How to get there and get around
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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
58.786 and -3.264 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 58° 47' 8" and W -3° 15' 50"
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: 06:51 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:45 am and 8:38 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 Melsetter

Melsetter in Orkney Islands (Scotland) is a town located in United Kingdom about 518 mi (or 833 km) north of London, the country's capital town.

Time in Melsetter is now 06:51 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 9 airports closer to Melsetter, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Flotta Isle Airport in a distance of 5 mi (or 8 km), North-East. 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 22 mi (or 35 km), North-East. 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: Kirkwall, Elgin, Highland, Inverness and Aberdeen. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 7°C / 45 °F

Morning Temperature 5°C / 40 °F
Evening Temperature 5°C / 41 °F
Night Temperature 5°C / 40 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 59%
Air Pressure 1020 hPa
Wind Speed Strong breeze with 18 km/h (11 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 99% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Saturday, 20th of April 2024

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

Sunday, 21st of April 2024

12°C (53 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 22nd of April 2024

8°C (47 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Videos from this area

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Barley at Dunnet Head

Published: February 20, 2015
Length: 38:11 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Paul Millington

Barley going wild on the beach.


Rock, Paper, Scissors!

Published: March 24, 2013
Length: 16:37 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: DavidsWeirdLikeThat

We play a game of Rock, Paper, Scissors to see if Pitt will come to the wall with me! To see us actually touch the wall: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15sPbU9vfuI To see Pitt sing to Taylor...


Blethering Ben - 17 - Dunnet Head: The End of the World

Published: May 11, 2013
Length: 29:25 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Benvironment

With 100mph winds forecast on the hills, hillwalking was off-limits and I instead plumped for a cold, windy visit to the most northern point of Great Britain. As with everywhere else during...


Neolithic Acoustics on Hoy

Published: January 03, 2009
Length: 14:27 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: proudsnowtiger

In September of 2008, a radio producer and a tech journalist visited the Dwarfie Stane, a Neolithic rock-cut tomb on Hoy, part of the Orkney Isles off the north-east tip of Scotland. They conducted...


The House on Hoy

Published: October 29, 2009
Length: 57:31 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Eddy van Mourik

Walking to the lonely house from the road between Rackwick and Moaness on Hoy.


Climbing the Ward Hill, Hoy, Orkney 2007

Published: January 22, 2008
Length: 42:23 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: hosta8

A video taken as I climbed the Ward Hill in Hoy for the First time in July 2007. This is the highest point (479 metres) in the otherwise very flat Orkney Islands. Contents include; The Dwarfie...


Clyde 24 Hour Cycle Teaser Trailer Version 2

Published: July 24, 2007
Length: 18:02 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Tommy Nagle

On the 30th of June 2007, five members of Clyde Amateur Rowing Club cycled the 300 miles from Glasgow to John O'Groats in 24 hours - raising over £5000 for charity. Spot the difference...


another day at work pentland firth orkney isles

Published: September 24, 2009
Length: 20:47 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: havley

you want to see this in the winter when its dark and windy?


Scapa Flow - WWI German ship wrecks - Orkney Islands, Scotland

Published: November 16, 2013
Length: 16:56 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Michael Baron

Scapa Flow, a huge natural harbour in the Orkney Islands, Scotland, is the resting place of the remaining wrecks of the ships the WWI German High Seas Fleet, which was interned in Scapa Flow...


diving SMS Köln - Scapa Flow

Published: September 28, 2010
Length: 01:17 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 01selkie

The history of the Great War wrecks on the seabed of Scapa Flow is something that opens up people's imagination. The remaining wrecks of the German High Sea Fleet are still very impressive...


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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.

RNLB Thomas McCunn (ON 759)

Thomas McCunn (ON 759) is a Watson class lifeboat stationed at Longhope in Orkney, Scotland, from January 1933 until April 1962. During which time she was launched on service 101 times and saved 308 lives. After Thomas McCunn left Longhope she was placed into the reserve fleet for a few years before being sold and used as a pleasure boat. In 2000 she was bought by Longhope Lifeboat Museum.

Located at 58.7797, -3.228 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1933 ships, Visitor attractions in Orkney, History of Orkney, 1933 establishments in Scotland, Museum ships in the United Kingdom, National Register of Historic Vessels, Watson-class lifeboats