Scottish Sunsets: Here are the 10 most popular Scottish spots to enjoy watching the sun go down

As the clocks go back, the earlier sunsets offer an excellent opportunity to appreciate the evening sky.

With autumn giving way to winter, November is the best month to catch a sunset as the sun’s lower angle casts longer shadows, intensifying the vibrant coloursof the sky. 

Scotland’s landscapes have long captivated photographers, and there's no better time to capture their beauty than during the golden glow of sunset.

To encourage people to experience a Scottish sunset, the team from VisitScotland has analysed the photography website Flickr has uncovered the top 10 most photographed locations in Scotland at sunset.

Here are all 10, and VisitScotland’s top tips for experiencing them.

In Edinburgh, the sun sets from 3.40pm in winter and in summery ou'll experience longer daylight hours where sunsets are likely to happen around 10pm. Remember, this will varyon how far north you're travelling. Check local sunset times based on your location.

Look west,that'swhere the sun sets so this can change where you might want to be looking to get a great shot.

Don’t rush off immediately after the sun has dipped below the horizon, as that’s sometimes when the best colours can appear (if you’relucky). Keep an eye out for clouds high up in the atmosphere as the sun can reflect off these to create a palette of oranges, reds, and purples.

Make sure to prepare for the Scottish weather. This will havea big impact on what you can see, and plan accordingly by wearing warm, waterproof clothing. The temperatures can get very chilly after sunset so you might want to bring a hot drink along with you too.

Once the sun sets, it will get dark quickly, so pack a torch to safely navigate your surroundings. 

This can causeserious damageto your eyes so make sure toavoid staring at it with the naked eye.