Stargazing in Scotland

Have you ever tried stargazing in Scotland before? If not then read on and find out how you can have your very own stargazing experience right here in Fife. What is more, stargazing is completely free and can be enjoyed by all. Here at Elderburn Lodges, we are in the perfect location to enjoy looking at the night time stars. We are lucky to be in a quiet rural area with very little light pollution and great views of the skies (when the weather is clear), so it can offer you the best stargazing experience.  As well as this, being on your holidays means you can stay up late to absorb the night sky stars. So let’s find out a bit more…

Top tips for when you go stargazing

1) Be sure to check the weather forecast. A clear and dark night before a full moon are the best conditions for stargazing. You can check how clear the visibility is here and even see when the International Space Station will be passing over!

2) A great way to understand what you are seeing above you is to download a stargazing App. Starmaps 2, Skymapplus, Skyviewlite, Star walk and Google Sky are to name but a few.

3) Also, you need to remember to wrap up warm. Scotland is not the warmest of climates and temperatures drop at night. As well as this you will be sitting still and you don’t want your experience cut short by being cold! Why not bring a warming drink with you?