Stargazing in Cairngorms Dark Sky Park

In November 2018 the International Dark Sky Association awarded the Tomintoul and Glenlivet – Cairngorms Dark Sky Park with “Gold Tier” status in recognition of its incredible night skies and efforts to reduce light pollution.

With support from the Tomintoul & Glenlivet Landscape Partnership the project worked closely with distilleries, farms, Moray District Council and households to change outdoor lighting and so protect the dark skies for future generations to enjoy.

For more details see the official Cairngorms Dark Sky Park website.



Stargazing events in Cairngorms Dark Sky Park

  • Moon viewing at the Field of Hope

    Friday 20th September 2024 from 00:00am to 23:00pm

    The Field of Hope Car Park, Ballindalloch, AB37 9ET

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  • Night Walk and Stargazing at Scalan

    Friday 4th October 2024 from 19:45pm to 21:45pm

    The Carrachs, Ballindalloch, AB37 9JS

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Stargazing locations in Cairngorms Dark Sky Park

  • Cairngorm Mountain Car Park

    Glenmore, Aviemore, Inverness-shire, PH22 1RB, Scotland

    Aurora Viewpoint, Go Stargazing Site

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  • Corgarff Castle Car Park

    Corgarff, Strathdon, Aberdeenshire, AB36 8YP

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Gleconglass Car Park

    Ballindalloch, Tomintoul, Banffshire, AB37 9EP

    Aurora Viewpoint, Recommended Stargazing Site

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  • Glen Tanar Visitor Centre

    Glen Tanar, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, AB34 5EU

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Glenlivet Blairfindy

    Glenlivet, Ballindalloch, Banffshire, AB37 9DJ

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • The Carrachs

    Chapeltown, Ballindalloch, Banffshire, AB37 9JS

    Aurora Viewpoint, Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • The Field of Hope Car Park

    Tomintoul, Ballindalloch, Banffshire, AB37 9ET

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • The Well of Lecht Car Park

    A939 Old Military Road, Tomintoul, Banffshire, AB37

    Go Stargazing Site

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Stargazing accommodation in Cairngorms Dark Sky Park

  • Howe of Torbeg

    Glen Gairn, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5XL

    Stay & Gaze

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