Stargazing in South East Scotland

With sprawling parks and forests, there are plenty of dark skies to be found in South East Scotland. Head into the car parks of Eskdalemuir Forest to see into the Milky Way galaxy soaring overhead. Away from
Edinburgh you’ll find aurora viewpoints and inky skies where you can enjoy watching meteor showers like the Perseids.



Stargazing events in South East Scotland

  • Mills Observatory Weekday Open Evening

    Monday 16th January 2023 from 16:00pm to 22:00pm

    Mills Observatory, Dundee, DD2 2UB

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  • Mills Observatory Weekday Open Evening

    Tuesday 17th January 2023 from 16:00pm to 22:00pm

    Mills Observatory, Dundee, DD2 2UB

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  • Mills Observatory Weekday Open Evening

    Wednesday 18th January 2023 from 16:00pm to 22:00pm

    Mills Observatory, Dundee, DD2 2UB

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  • Mills Observatory Weekday Open Evening

    Thursday 19th January 2023 from 16:00pm to 22:00pm

    Mills Observatory, Dundee, DD2 2UB

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  • University of St Andrews Observatory Open Night

    Thursday 19th January 2023 from 21:00pm to 23:00pm

    St Andrews Observatory, St Andrews, KY16

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  • St Andrews University Astro-Society meeting and stargazing

    Thursday 19th January 2023 from 21:15pm to 23:15pm

    St Andrews Observatory, St Andrews, KY16

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  • Mills Observatory Weekday Open Evening

    Friday 20th January 2023 from 16:00pm to 22:00pm

    Mills Observatory, Dundee, DD2 2UB

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  • Mills Observatory Weekend Open Day

    Saturday 21st January 2023 from 12:30pm to 16:00pm

    Mills Observatory, Dundee, DD2 2UB

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  • Mills Observatory Weekend Open Day

    Sunday 22nd January 2023 from 12:30pm to 16:00pm

    Mills Observatory, Dundee, DD2 2UB

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  • Mills Observatory Weekday Open Evening

    Monday 23rd January 2023 from 16:00pm to 22:00pm

    Mills Observatory, Dundee, DD2 2UB

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Stargazing locations in South East Scotland

  • Alemoor Reservoir

    Roberton, Hawick, Roxburghshire, TD9

    Aurora Viewpoint, Go Stargazing Site

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  • Edinburgh Playfair Observatory

    Calton Hill, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH7 5AA

    Observatory

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  • Edinburgh Royal Observatory

    Blackford Hill, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH9 3HJ

    Observatory

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  • Ettrick Marshes – Tima Water Car Park

    Ettrick, Selkirk, Selkirkshire, TD7 5HY

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Megget Reservoir Dam

    Cappercleuch, Selkirk, Selkirkshire, TD7

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Mills Observatory

    Glamis Road, Balgay Park, Dundee, Angus, DD2 2UB

    Observatory, Planetarium

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  • St Andrews Observatory

    University of St Andrews, St Andrews, Fife, KY16

    Observatory

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Stargazing accommodation in South East Scotland

  • Caddon View

    14 Pirn Road, Innerleithen, Peeblesshire, EH44 6HH

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Entrance Lodge – Hawick

    Wilton Lodge Park, Hawick, Roxburghshire, TD9 7JL

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Ruberslaw Wild Woods Camping

    Spiral Tower, Hawick, Roxburghshire, TD9 8TB

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Singdean Alpnhaus

    Saughtree, Bonchester Bridge, Roxburghshire, TD9 0SP

    Stay & Gaze

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