Gartocharn
in West Dunbartonshire of Scotland, United Kingdom

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
56.042 and -4.525 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 56° 2' 32" and W -4° 31' 31"
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: 04:46 PM (Sunday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:37 am and 8:52 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: 2024-04-28 08:22:10

Delve into Gartocharn

Gartocharn in West Dunbartonshire (Scotland) is a town located in United Kingdom about 361 mi (or 581 km) north-west of London, the country's capital town.

Time in Gartocharn is now 04:46 PM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 11 airports closer to Gartocharn, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Glasgow International Airport in a distance of 12 mi (or 20 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like the game of golf, there are some options within driving distance. We saw 2 points of interest near this location. 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: Dumbarton, Paisley, Greenock, Glasgow 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 1°C / 34 °F
Evening Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Night Temperature 2°C / 35 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 55%
Air Pressure 1005 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 75% of sky
General Conditions Broken clouds

Monday, 29th of April 2024

6°C (43 °F)
6°C (44 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

8°C (47 °F)
8°C (47 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Wednesday, 1st of May 2024

10°C (50 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Ardoch Cottage B&B

Address
0,3 mi
Gartocharn
G83 8NE Alexandria
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Winnock

Address
3,2 mi
The Square
G63 0BL Drymen
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 8:00 - 23:00
Weekend: closed


BW BUCHANAN ARMS HOTEL & SPA

Address
3,2 mi
23 MAIN STREET
G630BQ Loch Lomond
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Lomond Park Hotel

Address
3,6 mi
Balloch Road
G83 8SR Alexandria
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Dumbarton/Loch Lomond

Address
6,1 mi
LOMONDGATE DRIVE DUMBARTON
G82 2QU Dumbarton
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


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Attractions and noteworthy things

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Loch Lomond

Loch Lomond is a freshwater Scottish loch, lying on the Highland Boundary Fault. It is the largest inland stretch of water in Great Britain by surface area. The loch contains many islands, including Inchmurrin, the largest fresh-water island in the British Isles, although the loch itself is smaller than many Irish loughs. Loch Lomond is a popular leisure destination and is featured in song.

Located at 56.0833, -4.56667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Lochs of West Dunbartonshire, National Nature Reserves in Scotland, National Scenic Areas in Scotland, Ramsar sites in Scotland, Protected areas of West Dunbartonshire, Protected areas of Argyll and Bute, Protected areas of Stirling, Freshwater lochs of Scotland, Scottish lochs with reported cryptids, Lochs of Argyll and Bute, Lochs of Stirling council area

Inchcailloch

Inchcailloch (Scottish Gaelic: Innis na Cailleach) is an island on Loch Lomond in Scotland. It is 85 m at its highest point. It is also known to some as Inchebroida. The name Inchcailloch means "Isle of the old woman" or "Isle of the Coweled Woman" in the Scottish Gaelic language. Saint Kentigerna came to Scotland from Ireland to preach and spread Christianity and the island is thought to be named after her.

Located at 56.0811, -4.55583 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Islands of Loch Lomond

Endrick Water

The Endrick Water or River Endrick is a river which flows into the eastern end of Loch Lomond, Scotland. Its drainage basin covers a large part of the west of Stirling District. The Burnfoot Burn rising on the southern slopes of the Gargunnock Hills and the Backside Burn rising on the eastern slopes of the Fintry Hills combine to form the Endrick Water which flows south before turning sharply westwards at the foot of the western dam of Carron Valley Reservoir.

Located at 56.0667, -4.53333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of Scotland, Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Scotland

Balmaha

Balmaha is a hamlet on the eastern shore of Loch Lomond in the council area of Stirling, Scotland. The name Balmaha derives from the Gaelic Bealach Mo-Cha, 'the pass of Saint Mo-Cha'. The pass referred to is now named The Pass of Balmaha, a narrow route between hills at the north end of the village, carrying the road north along Loch Lomond. The saint referred to is Kentigerna, patron saint of the parish who was culted especially on the nearby island of Inchcailloch ('Island of Nuns').

Located at 56.0833, -4.53733 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hamlets in Stirling council area

Ross Priory

Ross Priory is a category A listed building located west of Gartocharn, West Dunbartonshire, on the south shore of Loch Lomond. Although the term "Priory" implies some ecclesiastical provenance, this is not the case, being simply a 19th century romantic affectation.

Located at 56.0546, -4.5473 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Houses in Scotland, Buildings and structures in West Dunbartonshire, Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes, Category A listed buildings in West Dunbartonshire, James Gillespie Graham buildings

Buchanan, Stirling

Buchanan is a historic parish in Stirlingshire in Scotland. It includes a large part of the eastern shore of Loch Lomond. The largest village in the parish is Balmaha.

Located at 56.0833, -4.53733 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Stirlingshire

Clairinsh

Clairinsh or Clairinch is an island in Loch Lomond, central Scotland. Just east of Inchcailloch, Clairinsh is flat: just 13 m at its highest point, and 0.45 km long. The word clàr refers to a flat surface, such as a board or table. From above, the outline of the island bears a remarkable resemblance to a fish.

Located at 56.0746, -4.55132 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Islands of Loch Lomond

Aber Isle

Aber Inch is a small island in Loch Lomond, in west central Scotland. It is near the mouth of the River Endrick, by the abandoned village of Aber, and is half a mile from Clairinch. Its name derives from the Celtic word for the mouth of a river. There are some trees on it including alders and a Scots pine.

Located at 56.0667, -4.53333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Islands of Loch Lomond