Stargazing in North East Scotland

Scotland has some of the world’s best dark skies, with low levels of the population comes low levels of light pollution.

North East Scotland, in particular, offers extensive stargazing options; get away from the big towns and cities to see shooting stars and fabulous starry skies. From this Northern latitude, the aurora often makes an appearance.



Stargazing events in North East Scotland

  • Burns Beneath the Stars at Abriachan Forest

    Saturday 25th January 2025 from 19:00pm to 20:30pm

    Abriachan Forest Trust, Inverness, IV3 8LB

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  • Informal Stargazing with Aberdeen Astronomical Society

    Tuesday 28th January 2025 from 19:00pm to 22:00pm

    The Bettridge Centre, Newtonhill, AB39 3UL

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  • Stargazing at Tyrebagger with Aberdeen West Astronomy Group

    Wednesday 29th January 2025 from 19:30pm to 22:30pm

    Tyrebagger Hill, Aberdeen, AB21 0TT

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  • Stargazing Evening at Howe of Torbeg

    Friday 31st January 2025 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Howe of Torbeg, Ballater, AB35 5XL

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  • Crescent Moon with Venus, Neptune, and Saturn

    Saturday 1st February 2025 from 17:15pm to 19:00pm

    Tomintoul & Glenlivet Discovery Centre, Tomintoul, AB37 9ET

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  • Public observing with SIGMA – Moray’s Astronomy Club

    Saturday 1st February 2025 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Alves Village Hall, Forres, IV36 2RB

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  • Moon in the Square at Tomintoul

    Wednesday 5th February 2025 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Tomintoul & Glenlivet Discovery Centre, Tomintoul, AB37 9ET

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  • SIGMA – Moray’s Astronomy Club meeting

    Friday 7th February 2025 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Alves Village Hall, Forres, IV36 2RB

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  • Aberdeen Astronomical Society meeting

    Tuesday 11th February 2025 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Robert Gordon's College - Aberdeen, Aberdeen, AB10 1FE

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  • Valentine’s weekend: Stars and Moon walk

    Friday 14th February 2025 from 18:00pm to 20:00pm

    Tomintoul & Glenlivet Discovery Centre, Tomintoul, AB37 9ET

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Stargazing locations in North East Scotland

  • Abriachan Forest Trust

    Abriachan, Inverness, Inverness-shire, IV3 8LB

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Bow Fiddle Rock

    Portknockie, Aberdeen, Banffshire, AB56 4NL

    Aurora Viewpoint

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  • Clashindarroch Car Park – Forestry Scotland

    Elrick, Huntly, Aberdeenshire, AB54 4HP, Scotland

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Corgarff Castle Car Park

    Corgarff, Strathdon, Aberdeenshire, AB36 8YP

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Gleconglass Car Park

    Ballindalloch, Tomintoul, Banffshire, AB37 9EP

    Aurora Viewpoint, Recommended Stargazing Site

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  • Glen Tanar Visitor Centre

    Glen Tanar, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, AB34 5EU

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Glenlivet Blairfindy

    Glenlivet, Ballindalloch, Banffshire, AB37 9DJ

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Lower Cabrach Old School

    Lower Cabrach, Huntly, Aberdeenshire, AB54 4EU, Scotland

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • RSPB Forsinard

    A897, Forsinard, Sutherland, KW13 6YT

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • RSPB Troup Head

    Northfield, Banff, Banffshire, AB45 3JJ, Scotland

    Aurora Viewpoint, Go Stargazing Site

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Stargazing accommodation in North East Scotland

  • Hillside Scalloway Holiday Lets

    Hillside, Westshore, Shetland, ZE2 9LG

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Howe of Torbeg

    Glen Gairn, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5XL

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Lickleyhead Castle

    Premnay, Insch, Aberdeenshire, AB52 6PN, Scotland

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Lochend Cottage

    Latheron, Achavanich, Caithness, KW5 6DX

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Sunnydale Self-Catering – Orkney

    St Ola, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1TR

    Stay & Gaze

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