Northern Lights Forecast in Scotland

The best places to view the aurora in Scotland are locations away from city lights with a clear, unobstructed view toward the nearest magnetic pole. We track 225 specific spots in this region.

The aurora season in Scotland generally runs during the local winter months when nights are longer and darker.

Cloud cover, moonlight, light pollution, and an open horizon matter as much as the Kp index. Aurora Hunt tracks 225 locations in Scotland so you can compare clear-sky windows before you travel.