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subarctic
Scotland
Scotland's northern isles and mainland tip sit on the southern fringe of the auroral zone — Shetland's 'Mirrie Dancers', Orkney's Neolithic stone circles lit by aurora, and Caithness's dramatic clifftops offer Northern Lights with world-class heritage.
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Aurora Highlight
Shetland's 'Mirrie Dancers' — Britain's most northerly and frequent aurora sightings
3 Destinations in Scotland
🏴Scotland
✦5/10Shetland
Wildlife lovers and culture seekers wanting Britain's most dramatic northern lights experience combined with Norse heritage
OctNovDecJanFeb+1
Northern Lights ToursPuffin Watching+3 more
$115/day🛤️ ModerateExplore →
🏴Scotland
✦4/10Orkney
History lovers and photographers wanting aurora as a bonus over extraordinary Neolithic landscapes
OctNovDecJanFeb+1
Northern Lights ToursNorthern Lights Photography+3 more
$110/day🛤️ ModerateExplore →
🏴Scotland
✦3/10Caithness
Scotland road-trippers wanting mainland Britain's best northern lights chance combined with dramatic coastal scenery
OctNovDecJanFeb+1
Northern Lights ToursNorthern Lights Photography+2 more
$100/day🛤️ ModerateExplore →