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As the UK gives way to darker nights, Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire is an ideal location to spend the days exploring our landscapes, and the nights admiring the beauty of above. According to light pollution maps, the region is one of the best places in Scotland for a stargazing getaway with some of the darkest skies anywhere in the UK (or in fact Western Europe). On clear evenings the Milky Way can be seen arching across the sky and you can expect to see over 2,000 stars at any one time, compared with just a handful from urban areas.
Within our region, the Cairngorms National Park is a Dark Sky Park, and designated stargazing locations offer a number of locations perfect for a night of enjoying the night skies with many local businesses already prepared to reap the benefits.
As a local tourism business, we want you to join VisitAberdeenshire in promoting our region to your audiences, both old and new, and for your business to benefit.
Please make use of the resources contained in this page. Our toolkit and webinar offers guidance on creating winter experiences, how your guests can make the most of their visits, and how to align your marketing with VisitAberdeenshire's campaigns.
If you would like further dark sky tourism guidance, you can book a one-to-one session with a member of the team using the form below.
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