Jim Savage-Lowden Observatory
Culloden Battlefield, Culloden Moor, Inverness-shire, IV2 5EU
Located near the site of Culloden Battlefield the Jim Savage-Lowden Observatory is the proud home of the Highlands Astronomical Society. The active and friendly society regularly open their observatory to the public when the skies are dark around each new moon. The location makes for a great stargazing haven and visiting is very much recommended!
Location events organiser
Highlands Astronomical Society organises events at this location
Please contact Highlands Astronomical Society directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location
Email: [email protected]
Website: Highlands Astronomical Society
Facebook: Highlands Astronomical Society
Weather forecast
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23/04/26
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Weather forecast for Inverness (5.0 miles away) updated 23/04/26 at 12:01. Powered by Met Office data.
Local light pollution
Jim Savage-Lowden Observatory is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to a semi-rural 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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The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
Best time to visit
The below chart shows when the skies will be at their darkest at this location and therefore the best time to visit. 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. See our dark sky calendar for more details.
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If you are planning to visit this location check our dark sky calendar to find out when is best!
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