Orphir
in Orkney Islands of Scotland, United Kingdom

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
58.938 and -3.131 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 58° 56' 17" and W -3° 7' 51"
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 (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:47 am and 6:47 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: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Delve into Orphir

Orphir in Orkney Islands (Scotland) is located in United Kingdom about 527 mi (or 848 km) north of London, the country's capital town.

Current time in Orphir is now 11:47 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 6 airports close to Orphir, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Flotta Isle Airport in a distance of 8 mi (or 13 km), South. 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 12 mi (or 19 km), East. Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance.

While being here, 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 7°C / 44 °F
Evening Temperature 7°C / 44 °F
Night Temperature 6°C / 43 °F
Chance of rainfall 5%
Air Humidity 92%
Air Pressure 984 hPa
Wind Speed Strong breeze with 22 km/h (14 mph) from North-West
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 84% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Friday, 29th of March 2024

7°C (45 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

8°C (46 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, scattered clouds.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

8°C (46 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Videos from this area

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The faring

Published: June 30, 2008
Length: 06:14 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: ametrinenow

a show played for the mag fest in orkney.


God Forbid - War Of Attrition

Published: December 05, 2008
Length: 37:30 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: singemajeep

God Forbid - War Of Attrition.


Rousay , Orkney

Published: September 13, 2011
Length: 45:10 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: cattieface


The First Lego Man in Space

Published: March 07, 2010
Length: 03:36 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: 1nanus1

A little lego animation which i made myself. In it, a lego man wins a rocket and goes up to the moon. I hope you like it.


Jesu - Mother Earth

Published: January 06, 2008
Length: 50:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: singemajeep

Jesu - Mother Earth for the full version click on the video response bit or click the link here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MH0dhogAexY or where it says on the screen.


Lovers - Search For Gold

Published: March 22, 2008
Length: 32:32 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: singemajeep

Lovers- Search For Gold.


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...


Move it on and Over

Published: February 07, 2010
Length: 39:06 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: TheWatersideSessions

The Bad Liars practise session on a very stormy night at the Waterside, Finstown, Orkney 1st November 2009.


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...


Orkney Mai 2011

Published: August 07, 2011
Length: 00:54 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: TheRuesche

Eine kleine Impression zu drei Tagen Orkneys im Mai 2011.


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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.

Happy Valley (garden)

Happy Valley is a garden created by Edwin Harrold in Stenness, Orkney, Scotland.

Located at 58.9772, -3.16667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Gardens in Orkney

Orphir

Orphir is a parish and settlement in Mainland, Orkney. It is averagely 9 miles southwest of Kirkwall, and comprehends a seaboard tract of about 7 by 3½ miles (11 by 5½ km), and includes Cava and the Holm of Houton. The coast includes Houton Head, about 300 ft tall, but all elsewhere is nearly level; and the interior is an assemblage of vales and hills, the latter culminating at about 700 feet above sea level, and commanding fine views.

Located at 58.9333, -3.15 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Parishes of Orkney