Northern Lights put on dazzling display across Scottish skies

Skies above Scotland were awash with colour on Thursday night as the Northern Lights danced in a dazzling display.

Scots had a front-row seat to the Aurora Borealis, which saw skies beam with green and pink light on Thursday evening.

Residents in Lossiemouth shared images with STV News. Ryan Benzie

Residents across the Highlands and north east of Scotland shared images of the skies awash with colour with STV News.

However those who missed out should keep their eyes peeled on Friday night, as the aurora will remain strong across the north east.

Northern Lights in Lossiemouth. Ryan Benzie

STV weather presenter Philip Petrie said although there is a higher chance of fog patches forming, the lights may be visible during clearer interludes.

This is just the latest in a long line of stunning displays seen across Scotland this year.

Northern Lights in Dornoch, Sutherland. Adrian Allan

STV meteorologist Sean Batty added: “Don’t worry if you miss them this time – there will be plenty of opportunities in the next two winters, when the aurora is expected to be particularly active.”

Insight Philip Petrie STV weather presenter

We’ve seen some fantastic photos once again of the Northern Lights taken from the likes of Lossiemouth and Buckie in the north and north east of the country last night. This was where we had the clearest skies last night, across parts of Caithness and Sutherland, Moray and Aberdeenshire.

Tonight there will still be a slightly strong aurora across the north east so under any clearer interludes in the cloud they may still be visible. However tonight we have more moisture in the air so there is a higher chance of fog patches forming down to lower levels and in general there is still a lot of grey and cloudy conditions around. So best to check ahead before heading out to spot them.