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Stargazing in Highlands of Scotland

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The Scottish Highlands has some of the most significant dark skies in Europe. The Tomintoul and Glenlivet International area in the Cairngorms is the most northerly Dark Sky Park globally.

The Highlands are the perfect place to count your lucky stars and planets! And you may see the *Mirrie Dancers* – a Scottish name for the aurora.

Stargazing events in Highlands of Scotland

  • Stargazing with Caithness Astronomy Group

    Friday 22nd November 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Castlehill Heritage Centre, Caithness, KW14 8TG

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  • Meteors and mince pies with Caithness Astronomy Group

    Friday 6th December 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Castlehill Heritage Centre, Caithness, KW14 8TG

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Stargazing locations in Highlands of Scotland

  • Badentarbet Pier

    Achiltibuie, Ullapool, Ross-shire, IV26 2YN

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Barnluasgan Car Park & Bellanoch Viewpoint

    Bellanoch, Lochgilphead, Argyll, PA31 8PF

    Recommended Stargazing Site

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  • Cairngorm Mountain Car Park

    Glenmore, Aviemore, Inverness-shire, PH22 1RB, Scotland

    Aurora Viewpoint, Go Stargazing Site

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  • Camas na Sgianadin

    Broadford, Isle of Skye, Isle of Skye, IV49

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Castlehill Heritage Centre

    Castletown, Caithness, Caithness, KW14 8TG

    Astronomical Society, Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Clan Donald

    Clan Donald Centre, Armadale, Isle of Skye, IV45 8RS

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Corran Point Lighthouse

    Ardgour Ferry Terminal, Fort William, Inverness-shire, PH33 7AA

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Crinan Basin

    Crinan, Lochgilphead, Argyll, PA31 8SW, Scotland

    Recommended Stargazing Site

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  • Dunardry Locks

    Cairnbaan, Lochgilphead, Argyll, PA31 8SQ, null Scotland

    Aurora Viewpoint, Recommended Stargazing Site

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  • Glen Canisp

    Lochinver, Sutherland, Sutherland, IV27 4LW

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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Stargazing accommodation in Highlands of Scotland

  • Knoydart Hide

    Inverie, Knoydart, Inverness-shire, PH41 4PL

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Knoydart House Studio Room

    Inverie, Knoydart, Inverness-shire, PH41 4PL

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Knoydart River Cottage

    Inverie, Knoydart, Inverness-shire, PH41 4PL

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Langridge Highland Home

    Badcaul, Garve, Ross-shire, IV23 2QY

    Stay & Gaze

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