The 'Scotland Dark Skies & Northern Lights' tour will see guests pursue the elusive Aurora Borealis accompanied by a BBC star astronomer
Scotland's longer periods of darkness, greater frequency of clear skies and prime viewing areas with less light pollution make it one of the best close-to-home spots to search for the natural phenomenon or, should guests not catch it, impressive night skies regardless.
Peter Lawrence from the BBC's The Sky at Night will accompany guests, giving educational presentations on the night sky and the best advice on catching the Northern Lights, and showcase how to take impressive photos of the stars.
Claire Dutton, Omega Breaks' trade sales manager, said, "This is the first time we’ve featured a UK short break within our astronomy programme, and it is a great way to tick off this bucket list experience. The new tour complements our existing offering of UK Northern Lights evening flights, Iceland options and of course our eclipse adventures.
"Scientists are predicting there will be more UK sightings of the magical light show over the next year, making it an ideal time to spot them closer to home. With solar activity at the peak of its 11-year cycle, we could be in for some of the best displays in over a decade."
The tour, based in Aberdeen with visits to Stonehaven, Ballater and Knockburn Loch, departs on February 27th, 2025. Prices lead in at £949 per person with return flights to Aberdeen from Gatwick or Heathrow, transfers, four nights' accommodation at the Leonard Hotel in Aberdeen with breakfast and dinner, excursions, and two nights hunting for the Northern Lights at Knockburn Loch.
Options from Bristol, Manchester, Birmingham or Norwich airports start from £999 per person.
