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Explore Portencross in United Kingdom
Portencross in the region of Scotland is a town in United Kingdom - some 349 mi or ( 562 km ) North-West of London , the country's capital city .
Current time in Portencross is now 10:01 AM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/London " with a UTC offset of 0 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Stirling, Stevenston, Sheffield, Saltcoats, and Rothesay. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Stirling . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Portencross ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Me singing In the arms of an angel by Sarah Maclachlan
It was a night i will never forget! I enjoyed every second of it and what made it even better was having the people i wanted most to be there :) thank you all! Subscribe !!! X :) ..
Ice Kool Lady, Galion 22. 5.1 Knots
With 2 reefs and a 12 to 15 Knot Breeze we hit 5.1 knots on a trip around Cumbrae. ..
The Kelburn Garden Party 2012
A short video that captures a snapshot of the amazing scenes we witnessed at the Kelburn Garden Party 2012. Thanks to DBonnar Productions for making the film, and to all crew, volunteers, artists and ..
Waverley Piped home to Millport
Last Clyde Paddle Steamer going home to Glasgow, after touring Clyde resorts ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Portencross Castle
Portencross Castle, also known historically as Portincross Castle, is situated in Portencross, on the west coast of Scotland, about 3km from West Kilbride. The site has been fortified since the 13th Century. The present building is thought to date from the 14th Century and later, when the castle was moved from the nearby Auld Hill to its present site overlooking the harbour.
Located at 55.70 -4.91 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Portencross
Portencross (Scottish Gaelic: Port na Crois) is a hamlet near Farland Head in North Ayrshire, Scotland. Situated about 3 km west of Seamill and about 2 km south of Hunterston B nuclear power station, it is noted for its castle. It has two harbours and a pier. The "Old Harbour" is actually a small tidal inlet next to the castle, and is part of the castle property.
Located at 55.70 -4.90 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Seamill
Seamill is a village in North Ayrshire on the west coast of Scotland, about 5 miles north of Ardrossan and 8 miles south of Largs. It is sometimes considered part of West Kilbride, and sometimes considered as a village in its own right.
Located at 55.68 -4.87 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Hunterston
Hunterston, by the Firth of Clyde, is a coastal area in Ayrshire, Scotland, which is the seat and estate of the Hunter family. As an area of flat land adjacent to deep natural water, it has been the site of considerable actual and proposed industrial development in the 20th century. The nearest town is West Kilbride. The Hunterston Brooch was found there.
Located at 55.73 -4.88 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Castle Island, Scotland
Castle Island (Scottish Gaelic: Eilean a' Chaisteil) or Allimturrail is a small tidal island, lying off the east coast of Little Cumbrae, and to the west of Trail Island, in the Firth of Clyde. It is joined to Little Cumbrae at low tide. The castle which gives the island its name, was built in 1527, and was destroyed by Cromwellian forces in 1650. It is a square keep, and is said to have been built originally to prevent deer poaching.
Located at 55.72 -4.94 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
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