Stargazing in Hebrides
Find places to stargaze in this region
With incredible vistas and next-to-no light pollution the archipelago of islands that form the Hebrides are a stargazers paradise!
Stargazing locations in Hebrides
The map below shows places to go stargazing in Hebrides including observatories, officially recognised dark sky locations and recommended sites. We very much welcome suggestions if you'd like to contact us.
List of stargazing locations in Hebrides
Gallan Head – Isle of Lewis and Harris
Aird Uig, Isle of Lewis, HS2 9JA
Gravir – Isle of Lewis and Harris
Calbost, Grabhair, HS2 9QX
Hushinish – Isle of Lewis and Harris
Huisinis Gateway, Huisinis, HS3 3AY
Isle of Coll – Arinagour
Arinagour, Isle of Coll, PA78
Isle of Tiree – Balephuil Beach
Balephuil, Isle of Tiree, PA77 6UE
Lower Shader – Isle of Lewis and Harris
Steinacleit, Shader, HS2 0RH
Scalpay – Isle of Lewis and Harris
Isle of Scalpay, Outend, HS4 3YG
Tolsta – Isle of Lewis and Harris
North Tolsta, Stornoway, HS2 0NL
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