Birnam
in Perth and Kinross of Scotland, United Kingdom
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Perth/Scone Airport (11 mi) - Dundee Airport (22 mi)
- RAF Leuchars (30 mi)
- Edinburgh Airport (43 mi)
- Glasgow International Airport (58 mi)
- Aberdeen Dyce Airport (68 mi)
- Inverness Airport (70 mi)
- RAF Kinloss (75 mi)
- RAF Lossiemouth (80 mi)
- Newcastle Airport (128 mi)
- George Best Belfast City Airport (161 mi)
- Old and New Towns of Edinburgh (Unesco heritage, 52 mi)
- New Lanark (Unesco heritage, 81 mi)
- Dunkeld and Birnam Golf Club (Golf course, 1 mi)
- Blairgowrie Golf Club (Golf course, 9 mi)
- Strathmore Golf Center (Golf course, 9 mi)
- Pitlochry Golf Course (Golf course, 12 mi)
- Craigie Hill Golf Club (Golf course, 13 mi)
- Alyth Golf Course (Golf course, 14 mi)
- Glenisla Golf Course (Golf course, 14 mi)
- Dunnikier Park Golf Club (Golf course, 33 mi)
- Queen's View (observation point, (15 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 56.558 and -3.576 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 56° 33' 28" and W -3° 34' 33"
- 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: 09:20 PM (Monday)
- Timezone: Europe/London
- UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 5:29 am and 8:53 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- -46.483 and 169.700 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pounawea - References
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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: 2024-04-29 08:03:39
Explore Birnam
Birnam in Perth and Kinross (Scotland) is a city in United Kingdom about 376 mi (or 605 km) north of London, the country's capital.
Local time in Birnam is now 09:20 PM (Monday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 11 airports in the vicinity of Birnam, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Perth/Scone Airport in a distance of 11 mi (or 18 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Old and New Towns of Edinburgh in a distance of 52 mi (or 83 km), South-East. Also, if you like golfing, there are multiple options in driving distance. We found 1 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Perth, Alloa, Glenrothes, Stirling and Falkirk. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 11°C / 52 °F
| Morning Temperature | 6°C / 43 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 9°C / 49 °F |
| Night Temperature | 9°C / 48 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 2% |
| Air Humidity | 82% |
| Air Pressure | 1004 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Fresh Breeze with 13 km/h (8 mph) from North-West |
| Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 90% of sky |
| General Conditions | Light rain |
Tuesday, 30th of April 2024
12°C (54 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.
Wednesday, 1st of May 2024
14°C (57 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.
Thursday, 2nd of May 2024
17°C (62 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.
Hotels and Places to Stay
Videos from this area
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Night Passenger Train Arriving Birnam And Dunkeld Highland Perthshire Scotland
Tour Scotland video of a night passenger train from Inverness arriving at the railway station at Birnam and Dunkeld in Highland Perthshire. The train was moving on to Perth and Edinburgh. The...
Santa And Reindeer Crossing The Bridge Dunkeld Highland Perthshire Scotland
Tour Scotland video of Santa Claus and his reindeer crossing the bridge over the River Tay on their way to the Christmas Market on Santa Day on visit to Dunkeld, Highland Perthshire.
Dunkeld Cathedral, Scotland.
Dunkeld, Scotland and its Cathedral on the banks of the River Tay. Filmed October 2010.
Christmas Market Santa Day Dunkeld Highland Perthshire Scotland
Tour Scotland video of the Christmas Market on Santa Day on ancestry visit to Dunkeld, Highland Perthshire.
D1015 leaving Dunkeld (Western Chieftain)
19th June 2009: 1Z52 - the Western Chieftain, hauled by D1015 - leaves Dunkeld & Birnam station on its way to Inverness. There was a nice horn and a bit of clag too.
Small Group Ancestry Tour Dunkeld Highland Perthshire Scotland
Tour Scotland wee video of photographs from a small group ancestry visit to Dunkeld, Highland Perthshire. Located on on the banks of the River Tay this Scottish town was the first capital of...
River Tay Flooding Dunkeld Highland Perthshire Scotland
Tour Scotland video of the River Tay bursting its banks and causing flooding on visit to Dunkeld, Highland Perthshire.
Progression Bikes Opening for Business in Dunkeld 17th June 2011
Cycling in Highland Perthshire http://www.highlandperthshire.com/things-to-do/outdoors/cycling-in-highland-perthshire.aspx - Adam Flyn opens his new business Progression Bikes in Dunkeld.
May Morning Drive North On A9 Road To Dunkeld Highland Perthshire Scotland
Tour Scotland May morning video of a drive North up the A9 road to visit Dunkeld, Highland Perthshire.
Autumn Walk Telford Bridge Dunkeld Perthshire Scotland
Tour Scotland Autumn video of a wee walk over the Telford Bridge over the River Tay in Dunkeld, Highland Perthshire. This Scottish Bridge built by Thomas Telford is considered to be one of...
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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.
Dunkeld Cathedral
Dunkeld Cathedral stands on the north bank of the River Tay in Dunkeld, Perth and Kinross, Scotland. Built in square-stone style of predominantly grey sandstone, the cathedral proper was begun in 1260 and completed in 1501. It stands on the site of the former Culdee Monastery of Dunkeld, stones from which can be seen as an irregular reddish streak in the eastern gable. Because of the long construction period, the cathedral shows mixed architecture.
Battle of Dunkeld
The Battle of Dunkeld was fought between Jacobite clans supporting the deposed king James VII of Scotland and a government regiment of covenanters supporting William of Orange, King of Scotland, in the streets around Dunkeld Cathedral, Dunkeld, Scotland, on 21 August 1689 and formed part of the Jacobite rising commonly called Dundee's rising in Scotland.
Loch of the Lowes
Loch of the Lowes is a loch near Dunkeld in Perth and Kinross, Scotland. The loch and the surrounding area are designated as a wildlife reserve, run by the Scottish Wildlife Trust. The Loch of the Lowes visitor centre is one of only three visitor centres operated by the Scottish Wildlife Trust, the other two being at Montrose Basin and Falls of Clyde. The reserve land was purchased by the trust in 1969, shortly before the first ospreys started breeding at the site.
Diocese of Dunkeld
The Diocese of Dunkeld was one of the 13 historical dioceses of Scotland preceding the abolition of Episcopacy in 1689.
Dunkeld-Birnam
Dunkeld and Birnam is a name given to the towns of Dunkeld and Birnam for a number of different purposes. They are on opposite banks of the River Tay, and are grouped together due to their proximity. The name of the local train station is "Dunkeld and Birnam" for example.
River Braan
The River Braan is a tributary of the River Tay in Scotland. Within the county of Perth and Kinross, it flows 11 miles (17 km) eastwards from Loch Freuchie, near Amulree, and joins the River Tay near Dunkeld.
Roman Catholic Diocese of Dunkeld
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Dunkeld is a diocese of the Latin Rite of the Catholic Church in Scotland, forming an episcopal hierarchy distinct from that of England and Wales. The See of Dunkeld is currently vacant (sede vacante), Bishop Vincent Paul Logan having resigned on 30 June 2012; it is a suffragan see of the Archdiocese of Saint Andrews and Edinburgh.
Birnam Arts
Birnam Arts is a multipurpose arts centre in Birnam, Perthshire, central Scotland. It is also known as the Birnam Arts and Conference Centre, and was originally named the Birnam Institute. It is a not for profit organisation owned by the community.
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