Excellent dark site location for stargazing events hosted by the Abriachan Community Trust and Highland Astronomy Tours and now a recognised Dark Sky Discovery site with free open access.
Location events organiser
Highland Astronomy organises events at this location
Please contact Highland Astronomy directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location
Email: stephenmackintosh@googlemail.com
Website: Highland Astronomy
Facebook: Highland Astronomy
Weather forecast
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04/10/24
13° 10% -
04/10/24
12° 12% -
05/10/24
11° 17% -
05/10/24
12° 11%
Weather forecast for Drumnadrochit (4.3 miles away) updated 04/10/24 at 12:01.
Local light pollution
Abriachan Forest Trust is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to arural rural location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite.
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Urban
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Suburban
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Semi-rural
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Rural
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Dark site
The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
Best time to visit
Find the best dates
If you are planning to visit this location check our dark sky calendar to find out when is best!
CalendarForthcoming events
Below is a list of events at Abriachan Forest Trust. View these events on our calendar, add them to your calendar or Google Calendar.
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