Stargazing at Loch Insh
Friday 17th April 2026 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm
Loch Insh Outdoor Centre
Insh Hall, Kincraig, Inverness-shire, PH21 1NU, null Scotland
Set in the dark skies of the Cairngorms National Park near Kincraig, this two-hour stargazing experience offers a magical introduction to the night sky in a location with minimal light pollution and expansive views. The evening begins with a cosy indoor presentation covering constellations, planets, the Milky Way, and even the chance of seeing the Northern Lights, along with tips for photography and using star apps.
You’ll then head outdoors with expert guides to explore the sky from scenic woodland spots, learning to observe with the naked eye and deepening your understanding regardless of weather conditions, with the option to extend the experience into a full winter getaway.
Event booking
Weather forecast
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17/04/26
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18/04/26
10° 7%
Weather forecast for Aviemore (6.5 miles away) updated 13/04/26 at 12:01. Powered by Met Office data.
Event darkness
The below chart shows if and when the skies will be at their darkest during this event. Moonlight is shown in light yellow and the Sun's twilight in light blue. Midnight on the date shown is shown as a white line with sunset to the left and sunrise the next morning to the right. A black background with stars shows the best times for stargazing.
Fri 17th Apr
Local light pollution
Loch Insh Outdoor Centre is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to a dark site location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite. For more advanced light pollution data, view this location on DarkSkySites.
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Dark site
The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
Forthcoming events
Below is a list of events at Loch Insh Outdoor Centre. View these events on our calendar, add them to your calendar or Google Calendar.
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