As the long summer days give way to the darker nights, Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire is the perfect destination to appreciate all that the dark skies have to offer. Did you know Aberdeenshire has some of Western Europe's starriest skies, with it being one of the best locations to spot the Northern Lights and Milky Way?
As the colder seasons creep in, the winter sky will also get the darkest and will prepare to welcome the various meteor showers occurring between October to December.
From stargazing experiences, to the cities vibrant festivals, enjoy the dark beauty of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire this winter and submerge yourself in the illuminating experiences that await.
Check out some of the businesses across the region who are providing fantastic dark sky experiences this winter that you will not want to miss!
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Balmedie
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Discover the illuminating experiences that await this winter in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire!
Embark on a dazzling journey into a festive wonderland as Strictly’s one and onl...
Monday 25 November 2024 at Music Hall
Forest run at night with three distance options. Night Trail Race Events on the ...
Saturday 26 October 2024 at Aboyne and Deeside Community Education Centre
Welcome in the New Year watching the spectacular sight of a troupe of revellers ...
Tuesday 31 December 2024 at Stonehaven High Street
After a fantastic a sold-out run in London’s West End, the critically-acclaimed ...
Saturday 19 October 2024 at P&J Live
When fashionista Cruella de Vil plots to swipe all the Dalmatian puppies in town...
Tuesday 29 October 2024 to Saturday 2 November 2024 at His Majesty's Theatre
Wizarding school is back at Leith Hall this Halloween! Our staff of witches and ...
Friday 25 October 2024 at Leith Hall, Garden & Estate
Join ceramicist Alison Thyra in this festive workshop where you will make your o...
Saturday 30 November 2024 at The Barn
For the first time, Aberdeenshire will have its very own Restaurant Week. The ev...
Monday 4 November 2024 to Sunday 10 November 2024 at Various venues: Aberdeenshire
Get ready for a spook-tacular night of ice hockey as the Aberdeen Lynx take on t...
Saturday 2 November 2024 at Linx Ice Arena
Friday 25 October 2024 to Saturday 26 October 2024 at Braemar Castle
Be the talk of the street with your very own handmade festive wreath from our wo...
Thursday 28 November 2024 to Sunday 15 December 2024 at Barra Castle
The Spanish Riding School's show is an impressive display of classical equitatio...
Friday 25 October 2024 to Sunday 27 October 2024 at P&J Live
Elf, the hit Hollywood blockbuster movie has been supersized into a live arena s...
Saturday 30 November 2024 at P&J Live
Scottish footballing legends from Aberdeen, Celtic, Dundee United and Rangers wi...
Thursday 14 November 2024 at P&J Live
There are few places on earth as intimately tied to historic feats of strength a...
Friday 8 November 2024 at P&J Live
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