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.
You might even get lucky and see the Northern Lights.
Here are 10 of the best Scottish sports for stargazing.
9. Dunfermline
The central belt is one of the worst places in Scotland for the Northern Lights, largely due to the amount of light pollution. A quick hop over the Firth of Forth takes you to Fife though, with its relatively dark coastline. Inland, try Dunfermline Public Park, which is designated a Dark Sky Discovery Park and has an area kept free of light pollution for astronomers. | Canva/Getty Images
10. Rannoch Moor
The 50 square miles of boggy and peaty wilderness of Rannoch Moor, in the southern Highlands, is pretty much completely flat, meaning you have a great view of the sky. If the clouds stay away you can enjoy a spectacular celestial show. | Getty Images