It’s already shaping up to be a great year for those of us interested in celestial events, with the Northern Lights already spotted in Scotland and a ‘planetary parade’ currently meaning we can see seven of our solar system’s planets lined up in the night sky.
And there’s plenty more to come for amateur astronomers - with a lunar eclipse just a couple of weeks away.
Of course, most of us live in cities, with so much in the way of manmade light that only the brightest of stars can be spotted.
But, no matter where you are in Scotland, you’re not that far away from an area of dark sky that will mean you can see tens of thousands of stars.
Even if you live in Edinburgh you’re just a walk or a short drive away from some fantastic places to look to the skies.
Here are 10 of the best - just make sure to check the weather forecast before you head out.
9. Aberlady Nature Reserve
Plenty of other areas of East Lothian are good for wannbe astronomers, including the areas around Drem, Gullane, Athelstaneford and East Linton. Aberlady Nature Reserve is a particularly fine spot for a night looking to the heavens. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
10. Gladhouse Reservoir
Driving south from Edinburgh, the light pollution is too high for stargazing until you reach Leadburn - around a 40 minute drive away. Nearby Gladhouse Reservoir is an easily-accessible place from which to marvel at the skies. Photo: Google Maps