New research has revealed the best beach in Scotland to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights.
Following Sunday night's stunning display of the Aurora Borealis, which were seen all over Scotland, the Met Office has revealed that the rare phenomenon is "likely" to be observable again tonight.
According to experts at Parkdean Resorts, online searches for “Aurora Borealis” and “Northern Lights” have soared by 2285 per cent and 962 per cent respectively as a result.
With many people who were unable to see the lights for themselves on Sunday hoping to get another chance tonight, it is important to know where about in Scotland you are most likely to see the aurora.
To help those deciding where to head to see the Northern Lights, Parkdean Resorts has analysed the best UK beaches for stargazing based on light pollution levels.
Their research has revealed that Luskentyre Beach on the Isle of Harris has the best visibility for observing the natural light display.
According to NASA, locations with a score of four or lower on the Bortle brightness scale are ideal sky for stargazing. While many UK beaches fall within this range, according to Parkdean Resorts, Luskentyre is the only one with a rare score of one.
As a result, the beach offers optimum nighttime viewing conditions for the Northern Lights. Well known for its clear blue water and pristine white sands, Luskentyre is worth a visit even if you aren't able to see the lights.
Luskentyre is located on the west coast of South Harris, and has been named as one of the UK’s best beaches in the TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards.
With 1,054 excellent reviews on TripAdvisor, it is the perfect remote setting for those looking to see the Northern Lights in a stunning setting.
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