Skip to content

Northern Lights: Impressive aurora borealis display in parts of Scotland

3 October 2022

Carnoustie enjoyed a spectacular display of the aurora borealis

TJM/Weather Watchers Northern Lights in Carnoustie — Carnoustie enjoyed a spectacular display of the aurora borealis

The Northern Lights put on an impressive display in the skies above parts of Scotland overnight into Monday.

The ethereal light display - also known as Aurora Borealis - was photographed by people in Moray, Aberdeenshire and Angus.

The images of the spectacular natural phenomenon were shared on social media and by BBC Weather Watchers.

Kinloss was granted this view of the aurora borealis

Scotty Northern Lights in Kinloss — Kinloss was granted this view of the aurora borealis

This was the scene in Gardenstown, Moray

Saf37y/Weather Watchers Northern Lights in Gardenstown — This was the scene in Gardenstown, Moray

This was the view of the aurora in Banff

ChelseaPhil/WeatherWatchers Northern Lights in Banff — This was the view of the aurora in Banff

Monika Focht was a bit of a local hero for this shot in Pennan

Monika Focht Northern Lights in Pennan — Monika Focht was a bit of a local hero for this shot in Pennan

All images are copyrighted.

Snoozing snapper captures Northern Lights show

Powerful aurora lights up sky above Scotland

Spectacular Northern Lights pictured over Scotland

Displays of Northern Lights across Scotland

Northern Lights