I am looking for viewing spots and if you can give me that in conjunction with good hotels/things to do nearby that would be really helpful!
2007-10-14 22:23:37 · 19 answers · asked by Jessica in England 1 in Travel ➔ United Kingdom ➔ Other - United Kingdom
I have seen the Nothern Lights several times, and urge you to go for it and do the same if you can. I believe you can see them from the far North of Scotland (Aberdeen upwards as somenne has already said). For the best chances, go to Iceland - but that's a pretty expensive option.
A more practical option may be to go to the Isle of Lewis, or Harris in the Outer Hebrides. You can fly there via Glasgow or Edinburgh or take a ferry from Skye or Ullapool. Once you are outside Stornoway, there is almost no light pollution and October is a good month to see them. It's also a beautiful place to travel by day, fantastic beaches and loads of wildlife including red deer and golden eagles. There some good, inexpensive B&Bs. E-mail me if you would like to know more.
2007-10-14 22:34:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are no "best places" so to speak. It depends on how powerfull they are and the far north of scotland isn't the only place you can see them (ive seen them in southern England) although common sense dictates the further north the better your chances. To be Honest, youve got to be lucky, there might be a good display up above but that doesn't matter when you have 100% cloud cover, which it often is here.
2007-10-15 00:01:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will need to go to the north of Scotland to stand a chance really. The best places in Europe are the Scandinavian countries. However there are no certain days or times, this naturally occurring phenomena is largely unpredictable.
2007-10-15 23:57:30 · answer #3 · answered by tone 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Northern lights furniture (Aurora Borealis) have been considered as south as Italy, yet this is particularly uncommon. it is likewise obtainable to verify them from Scotland, yet i'm afraid that in case you desire a plenty extra desirable threat of seeing them in spite of the undeniable fact that, you will could desire to flow to in the Arctic Circle, Canada, Alaska, Iceland, Norway, Finland or Russia. Wrap up heat!
2016-12-18 08:02:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure you can see them in the UK - they are generally only visible from countries Finland, Norway or Sweden. Do an internet search for the northern lights.
2007-10-14 22:47:33 · answer #5 · answered by lukee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll have to go the very north of Scotland. A friend who studied in Aberdeen said he occasionally saw them whilst he was studying there but it was only occasionally.
2007-10-14 23:31:08 · answer #6 · answered by Penfold 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aberdeen
2007-10-14 22:25:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'd have to go as far North as possible, so Scotland would be your best bet....I doubt you'd be able to see them in England.
But that part of Scotland is really beautiful and rugged - amazing if you like walking/hiking/hill climbing/mountaineering!
2007-10-15 04:44:11 · answer #8 · answered by imicola 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dunno about England but Aberdeen is the best place in Scotland & there are plenty of hotels. Why do you think that there is a famous song about the northern lights?
2007-10-14 23:03:01 · answer #9 · answered by J I H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The further North you go the greater the chance of seeing them, you can see loads of stars really clearly in Whitby though.
2007-10-14 22:32:46 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋