Stargazing in Cairngorms Dark Sky Park

In November 2018 the International Dark Sky Association awarded the Tomintoul and Glenlivet – Cairngorms Dark Sky Park with “Gold Tier” status in recognition of its incredible night skies and efforts to reduce light pollution.

With support from the Tomintoul & Glenlivet Landscape Partnership the project worked closely with distilleries, farms, Moray District Council and households to change outdoor lighting and so protect the dark skies for future generations to enjoy.

For more details see the official Cairngorms Dark Sky Park website.



Stargazing events in Cairngorms Dark Sky Park

  • Fun after Dark in the Park – National Astronomy Week

    Saturday 8th February 2025 from 17:00pm to 18:30pm

    Glenlivet Estate Office, Tomintoul, AB37 9EX

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  • Moon Walk to the New Skyhide in Tomintoul

    Saturday 8th February 2025 from 18:30pm to 22:00pm

    Tomintoul & Glenlivet Discovery Centre, Tomintoul, AB37 9ET

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  • Stargazing Night Walk along the Old Military Road

    Saturday 8th February 2025 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Tomintoul & Glenlivet Discovery Centre, Tomintoul, AB37 9ET

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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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  • New Moon Night Walk & Stargazing at Scalan

    Thursday 27th February 2025 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    The Carrachs, Ballindalloch, AB37 9JS

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  • Stargazing Evening at Howe of Torbeg

    Friday 28th February 2025 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Howe of Torbeg, Ballater, AB35 5XL

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  • Stargazing Evening at Howe of Torbeg

    Friday 17th October 2025 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Howe of Torbeg, Ballater, AB35 5XL

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  • Stargazing Evening at Howe of Torbeg

    Friday 24th October 2025 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Howe of Torbeg, Ballater, AB35 5XL

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  • Stargazing Evening at Howe of Torbeg

    Saturday 1st November 2025 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Howe of Torbeg, Ballater, AB35 5XL

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  • Stargazing Evening at Howe of Torbeg

    Saturday 8th November 2025 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Howe of Torbeg, Ballater, AB35 5XL

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Stargazing locations in Cairngorms Dark Sky Park

  • Cairngorm Mountain Car Park

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

    Aurora Viewpoint, 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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  • The Carrachs

    Chapeltown, Ballindalloch, Banffshire, AB37 9JS

    Aurora Viewpoint, Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • The Field of Hope Car Park

    Tomintoul, Ballindalloch, Banffshire, AB37 9ET

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • The Well of Lecht Car Park

    A939 Old Military Road, Tomintoul, Banffshire, AB37

    Go Stargazing Site

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Stargazing accommodation in Cairngorms Dark Sky Park

  • Howe of Torbeg

    Glen Gairn, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5XL

    Stay & Gaze

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