Backwater Reservoir

Backwater Reservoir

Blairgowrie, Dykends, Perthshire, PH11 8PR

Escape the bright lights of Dundee at this fabulous stargazing location about a 45-minute drive north of the city. The site makes for an excellent spot to see aurora — astrophotographers might catch the lights dancing in the reflection of the water.


Backwater Reservoir is a Go Stargazing Site. The location has been identified by the Go Stargazing team as a good location for stargazing based on local light pollution levels, distance from nearby towns and cities and offers a safe place to park.

Weather forecast

  • 29/03/24

    46%
  • 29/03/24

    45%
  • 30/03/24

    46%
  • 30/03/24

    51%

Weather forecast for Kirkton Of Kingoldrum (5.8 miles away) updated 28/03/24 at 20:00.




Events nearby

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  • Mills Observatory Weekday Open Evening

    Friday 29th March 2024 from 16:00pm to 22:00pm

    Mills Observatory, Dundee, DD2 2UB (19.2 miles away)

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  • Mills Observatory Weekend Open Day

    Saturday 30th March 2024 from 12:30pm to 16:00pm

    Mills Observatory, Dundee, DD2 2UB (19.2 miles away)

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  • Mills Observatory Weekend Open Day

    Sunday 31st March 2024 from 12:30pm to 16:00pm

    Mills Observatory, Dundee, DD2 2UB (19.2 miles away)

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