Mountain Skies Braemar
Mountain Skies Braemar offers guided dark sky walks in the Braemar and Upper Deeside area. We are passionate about the area we live in and delighted to share our knowledge of its history and the special place we call home.
Location is everything:
Nestled in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park, Braemar is not only renowned for its stunning natural beauty but also for its remarkable dark skies. This region also offers the chance, if conditions allow, to witness one of the most captivating celestial displays on Earth – the Aurora Borealis, or the Northern Lights. We invite you to discover the magic of Braemar's dark skies and the awe-inspiring auroras that can grace its night canvas.
Where the Stars Shine Brightly:
Braemar's location in the Cairngorms National Park, far from the urban glow, provides exceptional conditions for stargazing. Throughout the year, the night skies come alive with a mesmerizing array of stars and planets.
A chance to chill and reconnect:
Sitting under dark skies gives you a chance to recharge and reconnect with your own place in the vastness of time and the universe. It's not often we get a chance to stop and enjoy the sights and sounds of a dark night and it's a great way to relax and unwind.
Your guide a winter mountain leader, NNAS navigation tutor and dark star ranger, has nearly 40 years of experience of walking the hills and glens of Royal Deeside. He knows a story or two about the area, its ancient past and its connection with the people who lived here.
So grab your hat, coat and sense of wonder and let the magic of the night sky and the legends of the Braes of Mar, transport you to a world where time stands still.
