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The Aurora and Milky Way sprawling across the skies of Northern Scotland

The Aurora and Milky Way sprawling across the skies of Northern Scotland

This was shot in the small village of Durness which lies in the North West corner of Scotland.

There has been a settlement here for thousands of ye...
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This was shot in the small village of Durness which lies in the North West corner of Scotland.

There has been a settlement here for thousands of years. Archaeological research has shown that near by Smoo Cave was used by pics and vikings alike to repair their boats and give shelter when a ferocious Atlantic Storm would hit.

Durness is still a place for only the hardy few with a population of only 400. Being so far North, the Aurora can be seen most nights. When we arrived we had no idea of the humbling sights we were in for! It danced and flickered for three nights in a row and was mesmerising to say the least.
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