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Northern Lights in Scotland: 8 of the best places to see the Aurora Borealis

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With its stunning hues of green, purple, pink, and red, the Northern Lights can be often seen lighting up the sky over Scotland during autumn and winter.

One of the most spectacles to be seen anywhere in the world, many people don't know that Scotland is one of the few locations in the northern hemisphere that can rival places like Scandinavia and Canada for seeing them.Heading north to the Highlands, the islands and even sometimes further south in the central belt, will give you ample opportunity to spot the Aurora Borealis - one of nature's most magical displays at certain times of the year.

Normally, between late September and late March (ideally December and January) is the best time to look for the Mirrie Dancers - though be sure to stay up until the wee small hours to get the clearest view and you can consult specialist aurora forecast websites such as AuroraWatch UK.The best time is between 10pm and midnight, depending on cloud cover.Taking their name from Aurora (the Roman goddess of dawn) and Boreas (the Greek name for north wind), here are some of the best places in Scotland to spot the Northern Lights.Though it pays to be patient, as they may appear for long durations up to an hour and sometimes only for a few minutes, either way, they are worth the wait.As well as being home to some of the country's most beautiful beaches, the Outer Hebridean islands of Harris and Lewis offer unrivalled views of this stunning light show from most parts of the islands on a clear night.The most northerly parts of the country are the most obvious place to go to see the northern lights.Both the Orkney and Shetland isles have remote areas that will be perfect for viewing them but stay away from populated areas like Lerwick and

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