Place to visit
Kilmuir Old Church, Hougharry, North Uist, United Kingdom: what it is and when to go
Kilmuir Old Church, Hougharry, North Uist is an architectural structure in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK in United Kingdom. Interests: History. The best time to visit is April to September. In June there are 17 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 18. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in United Kingdom: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Architectural structure in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK · History
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 313 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 57.60454, -7.51511
What it is and where
Kilmuir Old Church, Hougharry, North Uist is an architectural structure in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK in United Kingdom. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in United Kingdom: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Built 1794, the active parish church for 130 years, 1764-1894. A church has been here since 1394
Its coordinates are 57.60454, -7.51511; the nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 313 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the History places in United Kingdom. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Kilmuir Old Church, Hougharry, North Uist is April to September.
- JanBetter not6:57
- FebPossible9:05
- MarPossible11:24
- AprBest time14:01
- MayBest time16:19
- JunBest time17:42
- JulBest time17:07
- AugBest time15:02
- SepBest time12:28
- OctPossible9:56
- NovBetter not7:35
- DecPossible6:18
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 18. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to United Kingdom
To enter United Kingdom there are 7 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A valid passport (the ID card is no longer accepted)”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the United Kingdom checklist. Currency: Pound sterling (GBP); plugs: Type G · 230 V · 50 Hz (three flat pins: adapter essential); emergencies: 999 (112 also works).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Dun GrogarryFortified settlement in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK993 m
- Scolpaig TowerFolly in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK5.0 km
- Balranald Nature ReserveProtected area6.0 km
- Leacach an Tigh Cloiche,chambered cairn,standing stone and houseNature · Mountains10 km
- New Monach LightLighthouse in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK14 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United Kingdom guide.
More in United Kingdom: History
- Stonehenge: Neolithic henge monument in Amesbury, Wiltshire, England, UK
- British Museum: national museum in London, United Kingdom
- Bath, Somerset
- Principality of Sealand: micronation in the North Sea
- Buckingham Palace: official London residence and principal workplace of the British monarch
- Tower Bridge: bascule and suspension bridge in London
Every United Kingdom place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Kilmuir Old Church, Hougharry, North Uist?
It is an architectural structure in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK in United Kingdom. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in United Kingdom: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Kilmuir Old Church, Hougharry, North Uist?
April to September. In June there are 17 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 18.
How do you get to Kilmuir Old Church, Hougharry, North Uist?
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 313 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around United Kingdom is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United Kingdom map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Dun Grogarry, Scolpaig Tower, Balranald Nature Reserve. The rest is in the United Kingdom guide.
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