The Northern Lights or Aurora Borealis are a spectacular light phenomenon found in the northern parts of Scotland, this is the best time to see them as we are now in the middle of a solar cycle peak, which started in 2009 and will run through to 2012.
When I was a boy, my uncle had a cottage on the Moray Firth and we would sit out late watching for the lights, I was privileged to experience this amazing site on a few occasions. Although not on the same scale as in these photos, it was still an experience I doubt I’ll ever forget.
One of best places to see the Aurora is the far north of Scotland, with the same latitude as Moscow and Stavenger but much more easily accessible. Also with the added advantage of Northern Latitude and the complete absence of street lights, you will have an excellent chance to see one of the worlds most magnificent natural phenomenon.
Photos kindly supplied by Skeezix 1000 and Joshua Strang.
Hello, my name is Ryan. Just an ordinary guy spreading the love from the beautiful city of Edinburgh, Scotland.
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I had no idea that Scotland (or any place in the UK) had the Northern lights. I always thought of them as much farther north…but I suppose Scotland is pretty far north. I learned something new today, thanks Ryan!
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WoW~ very beautiful……..Scotland…never been to…poor
I didn't know you could see the Northern Lights from Scotland. Amazing photos.
Wow! What a sight! It seems heaven opened to let some angels sing. Beautiful!
Wow! What a sight! It seems heaven opened to let some angels sing. Beautiful!
One of the best pictures I've ever seen!!!!
This is the first i saw a magnificent lighting in the sky.. Great pictures mate.
Gosh, I never knew you could see the Northern Lights from Britain! I have always wanted to see them and thought I would have to travel to Scandinavia or Alaska to see them. And I didn't know about solar flare cycles either. Very interesting!
I hope i get to see this amazing natural show one day.
You are lucky man.
Congrats on the great blog!
wow these are amazing! i wish to visit your country next time or maybe next year..
Thank you so much for your service to our country and for this lovely story. Looking forward to reading more. Best of luck to you.
You are right, you cannot put something like this on the wall, it has to be experienced by the brain at the place. Your article and pictures came as close as possible to a personal impression. Thank you very much.
I'd love to see the Northern Lights… Maybe this year or next.
this year i don't want miss this amazing the northern lights
Beautiful picture, the northern lights was best god present
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