Scotland is among the best places in the UK for stargazers, with the country home to six designated International Dark Sky Places.
Well known for having some of the country’s darkest night skies - including the UK’s first Dark Sky Park as well as Europe’s first Dark Sky Town - there are plenty of locations in Scotland for astronomy enthusiasts to explore.
So whether you’re keen to head into woodlands for stargazing paired with wild beauty or you’re more interested in remaining close to the action in a town with minimal light pollution, with the help of Visit Scotland, we’ve compiled a list of Scotland’s top dark sky destinations ahead of Dark Sky Week (April 21 to 28).
Without further ado, here are 10 amazing places to stargaze in Scotland.
9. Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides
With almost no light pollution, the Outer Hebrides are among Scotland’s best dark sky locations. Specifically, the Isle of Lewis offers spectacular views of the sky. | Adobe Stock
10. Neist Point, Isle of Skye
There are a number of good locations on the Isle of Skye to get excellent views of the night sky, with Neist Point in particular ideal for seeing the Northern Lights. | Giacomo Ciangottini - stock.adobe.com