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Northern Lights: Aurora Borealis displays shine around Scotland

16 January 2023

The Northern Lights glowed at Bonar Bridge

David/WeatherWatchers Northern Lights in Bonar Bridge — The Northern Lights glowed at Bonar Bridge

The Northern Lights have put on an impressive display in the skies above Scotland.

The ethereal light display - also known as Aurora Borealis - was seen in areas including the Highlands, Moray and Aberdeenshire over the weekend.

Eye-catching images of the natural phenomenon were captured by photographers including BBC Weather Watchers.

Monika Focht was a local hero for capturing this scene in Pennan

Monika Focht/WeatherWatchers Northern Lights in Pennan — Monika Focht was a local hero for capturing this scene in Pennan

This was the scene in Findhorn

Scotty/WeatherWatchers Northern Lights in Findhorn — This was the scene in Findhorn

Evelix in the Highlands offered this impressive view

Adriano/WeatherWatchers Northern Lights in Evelix — Evelix in the Highlands offered this impressive view

Another view of the aurora borealis photographed from Mallaig

Terrace Views/WeatherWatchers Northern Lights in Mallaig — Another view of the aurora borealis photographed from Mallaig

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