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Brae, Scotland, United Kingdom – United Kingdom Flag

Current Date And Time In Brae, United Kingdom

Friday, 14 August 2026
06:13:59 BST
State: Scotland
Currency: Pound Sterling (GBP)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (BST)
Population: 720
District: Shetland Islands

📍 Cities Near To Brae


Find cities, states and countries closest to Brae in Scotland, United Kingdom with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Brae.

📍 Brae Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Brae from our regional database:

State / RegionScotland
DistrictShetland Islands
Total Population720
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude60.3964° N
Center Longitude-1.353° E
Elevation36 m (118 ft)
UTC Time Zone+00:00
Population Rank in Scotland#597 of 674
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Aberchirder Aberchirder201 324 175
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Aberdeen Aberdeen226 364 197
South (S)
National Flag Of Aberdour Aberdour308 496 268
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Aberfeldy Aberfeldy276 444 240
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Aberfoyle Aberfoyle311 501 270
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Aberlady Aberlady308 496 267
South (S)
National Flag Of Abernethy Abernethy290 466 251
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Aboyne Aboyne235 378 204
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Acklam Acklam439 707 381
South (S)
National Flag Of Acklington Acklington352 567 306
South (S)
National Flag Of Acomb Acomb374 603 325
South (S)
National Flag Of Addiebrownhill Addiebrownhill325 523 282
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Ågotnes Ågotnes217 350 189
East (E)
National Flag Of Ahoghill Ahoghill424 683 369
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Airdrie Airdrie327 527 284
South-southwest (SSW)

🏳️ States Near To Brae


States and regions closest to Scotland (home state of Brae), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Bride Bride170 274 148
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Castletown Castletown254 408 220
South (S)
National Flag Of Douglas Douglas248 400 216
South (S)
National Flag Of Forest Forest261 419 226
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Laxey Laxey243 391 211
South (S)
National Flag Of Northern Ireland Northern Ireland216 347 187
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Onchan Onchan247 397 214
South (S)
National Flag Of Peel Peel243 392 211
South (S)
National Flag Of Port Erin Port Erin253 407 220
South (S)
National Flag Of Port Saint Mary Port Saint Mary254 408 220
South (S)

🌎 Countries Near To Brae


Countries bordering or closest to United Kingdom, with aerial distance and compass direction from Brae's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Andorra Andorra917 1,475 796
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Belgium Belgium470 757 408
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Denmark Denmark505 813 439
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Faroe Islands Faroe Islands467 751 406
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of France France678 1,091 589
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Germany Germany642 1,033 557
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Guernsey Guernsey411 662 357
South (S)
National Flag Of Ireland Ireland190 306 165
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Isle Of Man Isle Of Man90 146 79
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Jersey Jersey429 691 373
South (S)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Brae. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Scotland, United Kingdom.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Brae (You)Scotland720
SymbisterScotland79719.0ESE
ScallowayScotland1,10029.0S
LerwickScotland6,76029.4SSE
SandwickScotland1,21744.4S
PierowallScotland563150.6SW
KirkwallScotland7,150181.0SSW
StromnessScotland2,490192.9SW
Saint Margaret's HopeScotland550196.6SSW
CastletownScotland840231.0SSW
BowertowerScotland633235.0SSW

🏆 Scotland City Rankings

How does Brae rank within Scotland? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Brae appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Glasgow626,410
Edinburgh514,990
Aberdeen198,590
Dundee148,210
Paisley77,270
East Kilbride75,310
Livingston56,840
Dunfermline54,990
Hamilton54,480
Meikle Earnock54,480

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Glasgow3,298.00
Edinburgh259.00
Dundee67.34
Aberdeen65.10
Strathblane44.03
Glenrothes20.72
Inverness20.70
Dunfermline18.31
Kirkcaldy18.00
Ayr17.90

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Airth5,677.42
Whitecross4,875.00
Neilston4,538.46
Musselburgh4,357.93
Coalsnaughton4,250.00
Dunipace4,161.29
Shieldhill3,983.87
Newarthill3,767.44
Menstrie3,337.21
Clackmannan3,317.31
✈️ Nearest Airport
Sumburgh Airport
IATA: LSI
58 km (36 mi) from Brae
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North
📊 Compare Scotland Cities
Brae ranks #597 of 674 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Brae? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Brae Sits on the Map

Brae sits inside Scotland, United Kingdom and ranks #597 of 674 cities in Scotland by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from Brae to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from Brae outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to Brae and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Brae against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Scotland city rankings

🌎 Beyond Brae: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Brae and the countries closest to Brae by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near United Kingdom. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Europe.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Brae, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Brae at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Brae

If you're stringing together stops in Scotland, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Brae — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Brae MapView the Brae map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Brae Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Scotland OverviewExplore the Scotland state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ United Kingdom Country DataGet complete United Kingdom data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Brae

Which cities are closest to Brae?

See the Cities Near To Brae table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Scotland by population and density.

How is the distance from Brae to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Brae and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Brae map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Brae will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Brae to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.

How do businesses use this proximity data around Brae?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Brae. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Scotland city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Brae compare in size to the cities near it?

Brae ranks #597 of 674 cities in Scotland by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Brae?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Brae is Sumburgh Airport (LSI), about 58 km (36 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.