Hillhead
in South Ayrshire of Scotland, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
55.447 and -4.494 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 55° 26' 50" and W -4° 29' 36"
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: 04:53 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:01 am and 8:32 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-46.900 and 168.129 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Halfmoon Bay
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 Hillhead

Hillhead in South Ayrshire (Scotland) with it's 630 habitants is a city located in United Kingdom about 326 mi (or 525 km) north-west of London, the country's capital town.

Current time in Hillhead is now 04:53 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 10 airports closer to Hillhead, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Glasgow Prestwick Airport in a distance of 6 mi (or 9 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Old and New Towns of Edinburgh in a distance of 75 mi (or 121 km), North-East. Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Ayr, Kilmarnock, Irvine, Paisley and Giffnock. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 10°C / 50 °F

Morning Temperature 6°C / 42 °F
Evening Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Night Temperature 3°C / 37 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 65%
Air Pressure 1019 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 13 km/h (8 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 25% of sky
General Conditions Scattered clouds

Saturday, 20th of April 2024

9°C (49 °F)
5°C (40 °F)
Scattered clouds, light breeze, broken clouds.

Sunday, 21st of April 2024

12°C (53 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Monday, 22nd of April 2024

12°C (53 °F)
9°C (49 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Enterkine House Hotel

Address
2,4 mi
Annbank
KA6 5AL Ayr
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Adamton Country House Hotel

Address
5,6 mi
Baird Road
KA9 2SQ Prestwick
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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canoeing river ayr

Published: September 27, 2011
Length: 30:32 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: daniel m

wee trip down the river ayr.


Case 1494 Tractor and front loader

Published: May 07, 2012
Length: 46:20 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Jim McKechnie

Taken from an old camcorder- taken in 2003 I think - A Case 1494 tractor owned by J McNae of Tarbolton- an "obstacle course" for spectators to try out their driving skills- until it ran out...


Mossblown, Hard Times 1943

Published: February 16, 2010
Length: 51:52 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: HAZRIC

Hard times, hardy people. More info on Ayrshire Mines here: http://www.scottishmining.co.uk/229.html.


This could be the end for Hank. Part 2

Published: May 08, 2011
Length: 09:27 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Harry Mac

Did I buy the Ferrari? Or keep the bike? Find out now.


Chase me Charlie

Published: July 12, 2008
Length: 46:57 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: emmaa2007

That was such a great day :D.


kennedys bread

Published: May 06, 2007
Length: 27:21 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: johnnytheace1

haha jb kennedys bread its a treat.


2009 Mauchline Ploughing Match

Published: April 05, 2009
Length: 52:07 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: thinboab

250 years after the birth of Robert Burns, this ploughing match was arranged in the fields where Rabbie penned 'To a Mouse'.


Kilmarnock Academy Fishing Trip to Springwater Fishery

Published: May 24, 2013
Length: 50:07 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Gordon McLeod

Kilmarnock Academy Fishing Trip to Springwater Fishery Dalrymple By Ayr Ayrshire KA6 6AW http://www.springwaterfishery.co.uk http://www.kilmarnockacademy.co.uk.


Kilmarnock Academy go fishing week two at Springwater Fishery

Published: May 31, 2013
Length: 45:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Gordon McLeod

Kilmarnock Academy go fishing, week two at Springwater Fishery.


Ice Skating on a frozen Martnaham Loch, near Ayr, Scotland

Published: January 02, 2011
Length: 33:34 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: a15dsb

January 2010. Skating on a snow covered, frozen Martnaham Loch, near Ayr, Scotland for the first time in 50 years. The only other tracks in the snow/ice were made by wildlife and sheep.


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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.

Drongan railway station

Drongan railway station was a railway station serving the village of Drongan, East Ayrshire, Scotland. The station was originally part of the Ayr and Cumnock Branch on the Glasgow and South Western Railway.

Located at 55.4402, -4.4589 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Disused railway stations in East Ayrshire, Railway stations opened in 1872, Railway stations closed in 1951

Trabboch railway station

Trabboch railway station was a railway station serving the village of Trabboch, East Ayrshire, Scotland. The station was originally part of the Ayr and Cumnock Branch on the Glasgow and South Western Railway.

Located at 55.4652, -4.4783 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Disused railway stations in East Ayrshire, Railway stations opened in 1872, Railway stations closed in 1951

List of United Kingdom locations: Tr-Tre

Located at 55.45, -4.48 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article

Coylton

Coylton is a village in South Ayrshire, Scotland. It is 5 miles east of Ayr, and 2.5 miles west of Drongan, on the A70. Sundrum Castle Holiday Park is to the west of the village, in the grounds of Sundrum Castle, which partly dates to the 13th century. A secret passage from the Castle was found during renovations and lead through its grounds to the waterfall, however it was sealed as it was deemed too dangerous. A rocking stone stands atop the Craigs of Kyle near Coylton.

Located at 55.4434, -4.51832 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in South Ayrshire

Ness Waterfall

Ness Waterfall is a waterfall of Scotland.

Located at 55.4606, -4.51467 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Waterfalls of Scotland

Loch of Trabboch

The Loch of Trabboch or Dalrympleston Loch (NS440211) was situated in a low lying area below the old Castle of Trabboch, once held by the Boyd family in the Parish of Stair, East Ayrshire, Scotland.

Located at 55.4589, -4.46742 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Lochs of East Ayrshire, History of East Ayrshire, Former lochs

Lochend Loch, Coylton

Lochend Loch, once nearly 3 acres in surface area, is now only a small freshwater loch remnant in the South Ayrshire Council Areas, lying on the hill above Joppa, between Gallowhill and Lochend Farm, 0.5 km from Coylton, in the parish of Coylton and 3 miles from Ayr. The loch once had a small island within it.

Located at 55.4488, -4.51039 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Lochs of South Ayrshire, History of South Ayrshire

Sundrum Castle

Sundrum Castle is located 1.5 kilometres north of Coylton, South Ayrshire, Scotland, by the Water of Coyle. The original castle was built in the 14th century by Sir Robert Wallace, Sheriff of Ayr. This was incorporated into the present mansion, built by the Hamiltons of Sundrum in 1792. The castle is now a category B listed building.

Located at 55.4593, -4.515 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Castles in South Ayrshire, Category B listed buildings in Scotland, Listed buildings in South Ayrshire, Listed castles in Scotland