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Portlogan Bay

Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland


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Portlogan Bay is a picturesque destination located on the southwest coast of Scotland, boasting a stunning long sandy bay and a quaint village. .

Portlogan Bay is characterised by its long stretch of sandy beach and the small village of Port Logan situated at its southern end. The village features a charming small harbour, adding to the bay's natural beauty and charm.

The bay and the village of Port Logan were used as the setting for the BBC TV drama "2000 Acres of Sky", which brought attention to this otherwise tranquil location.

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Weather and tides for Thursday 4 June

Today
Chance of rain 94%
Max temperature 14°C
feels like 14°C
Wind 23mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 100%
Min temperature 9°C
feels like 10°C
Wind 24mph

The tide at Portlogan Bay is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 8:56 AM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 2:58 PM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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Recommended holiday cottages near Portlogan Bay

Things to do and see in the area

Logan Fish Pond Marine Life Centre (0.4 miles)
Logan Botanic Garden (1 miles)

All distances are approximate

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Location: Port Logan

Location type: Village

OS Grid: NX096408

Coordinates: 54°43'36"N 4°57'24"W

Mapcode: GBR GJ46.N8Q

What 3 Words: splash.destiny.clustered

Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.

Country: Scotland

Local Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

Nearest postcode: DG9 9NL

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