Autumn and winter seasons, with their long periods of darkness and the frequency of clear nights, are probably the best time of the year to experience the auroral displays. Nights need to be cold and the sky clear of clouds, with limited light pollution and increased solar activity. Staying up until the wee hours of the morning may also help. If an aurora is strong, it can occasionally be seen in the capital. Staying up into the wee hours of the morning will increase your chances of a sighting.
Read More Read Less. On Skye's Trotternish peninsula, the quirky Shulista Croft Wigwams are a cosy base for exploring the northern tip of the island.
Skye is home to no less than nine Dark Sky Discovery Sites making it one of the best places in Scotland for stargazing, as well as hunting for the northern lights. The elusive Aurora Borealis can also be seen on the coast. Wanderlust has taken Emma across much of the world, but it was Scotland that she made her adopted home.
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