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

  • Informal Stargazing with Aberdeen Astronomical Society

    Tuesday 28th April 2026 from 19:00pm to 22:00pm

    The Bettridge Centre, Newtonhill, AB39 3UL

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  • SIGMA – Moray’s Astronomy Club meeting

    Friday 1st May 2026 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Alves Village Hall, Forres, IV36 2RB

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  • Highlands Astronomical Society meeting

    Tuesday 5th May 2026 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    The Café at Smithton Church, Smithton, IV2 7YU

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  • Informal Stargazing with Aberdeen Astronomical Society

    Tuesday 26th May 2026 from 19:00pm to 22:00pm

    The Bettridge Centre, Newtonhill, AB39 3UL

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  • SIGMA – Moray’s Astronomy Club meeting

    Friday 5th June 2026 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Alves Village Hall, Forres, IV36 2RB

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  • Informal Stargazing with Aberdeen Astronomical Society

    Tuesday 23rd June 2026 from 19:00pm to 22:00pm

    The Bettridge Centre, Newtonhill, AB39 3UL

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  • SIGMA – Moray’s Astronomy Club meeting

    Friday 3rd July 2026 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Alves Village Hall, Forres, IV36 2RB

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  • Informal Stargazing with Aberdeen Astronomical Society

    Tuesday 28th July 2026 from 19:00pm to 22:00pm

    The Bettridge Centre, Newtonhill, AB39 3UL

    More info
  • Highlands Astronomical Society meeting

    Tuesday 4th August 2026 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    The Café at Smithton Church, Smithton, IV2 7YU

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  • SIGMA – Moray’s Astronomy Club meeting

    Friday 7th August 2026 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Alves Village Hall, Forres, IV36 2RB

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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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  • Backwater Reservoir

    Blairgowrie, Dykends, Perthshire, PH11 8PR

    Aurora Viewpoint, Go Stargazing Site

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  • Beinn a’ Ghlo car park

    Croftmore, Pitlochry, Perthshire, PH18 5TT, Scotland

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Bow Fiddle Rock

    Portknockie, Aberdeen, Banffshire, AB56 4NL

    Aurora Viewpoint

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  • Braemar Castle Car Park

    Braemar, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5XR, Scotland

    Go Stargazing Site

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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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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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