Stargazing in Scotland

Where to Find the Darkest Skies and Brightest Stars

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When daylight fades across Scotland’s wild landscapes, the real magic begins. With some of the darkest skies in Europe, Scotland is one of the best places on the planet to see the stars—without the interference of city lights. From remote islands to Highland moors, you’ll find skies so clear you can spot the Milky Way, planets, shooting stars, and even the northern lights.

In this newsletter, we guide you to the best places across the country for stargazing—whether you're an astronomer with a telescope or a dreamer lying on a blanket under the open sky.

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In today’s email:-

• Stargazing in Scotland - Scotland’s dark sky parks, stargazing islands, and remote glens offer perfect conditions for anyone hoping to experience the wonders of the night sky.

  • Galloway Forest Park

  • Tomintoul & Glenlivet – Cairngorms Dark Sky Park

  • Isle of Coll – Scotland’s Dark Sky Island

  • Rannoch Moor

  • Assynt and Coigach

  • North Ronaldsay, Orkney

  • Calanais Standing Stones, Isle of Lewis

  • The Northern Lights from Shetland

  • Moffat – Europe’s First Dark Sky Town

  • Loch Trool & The Scottish Dark Sky Observatory (if reopened

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