Torridon Stargazing Experience

The wilderness surrounding The Torridon is classified as a ‘Bortle 1 or 2 location’.

This means that The Torridon is amongst the darkest locations on earth making rich views of the Milky Way and thousands of stars possible.

The stargazing experience starts at £530 for two people and includes:

Three course seasonal menu for two with astronomer Stephen Mackintosh
Stargazing presentation where you will learn about the stars, skies and what to expect on the excursion
Excursion to put theory into practice
All equipment provided
Available between November – March. Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings only.

To book your bespoke tour, please call 01445 791242

Please note: The Milky Way is best seen during new Moon or when it’s a thin crescent. Close to full Moon the bright light can wash out the Milky Way and fainter stars. During these times Stephen will host an evening concentrating on bright constellations and Moon observing with telescope and binoculars. Please refer to the following Moon Calendar to check Moon phases during the month of your visit:

We are offering guests the chance to book a bespoke stargazing experience

Suitable for beginners, amateurs and aficionados, astronomer Stephen Mackintosh will share a wealth of knowledge about the night sky during a stargazing presentation in The Torridon Hotel and then take you out on a stargazing excursion in the surrounding highlands. Head back to the hotel for post-excursion Q&As, as well as a complimentary selection of photographs taken by Stephen during your trips out.

The Torridon has some of the darkest skies in Europe

In this blog post, Stephen Mackintosh explained that the wilderness surrounding The Torridon is classified as a ‘Bortle 1 or 2 location’. This means that The Torridon is amongst the darkest locations on earth and we can experience rich views of the Milky Way and thousands of naked eye stars. The Torridon is the perfect place to experience the night sky in all its glory.

The stargazing experience starts at £530 for two and includes:

Three course seasonal menu for two with astronomer Stephen Mackintosh
Stargazing presentation where you will learn about the stars, skies and what to expect on the excursion
Excursion to put theory into practice
All equipment provided
Available between November – March

To book your bespoke tour, please call 01445 791242 or email [email protected]

Please note, accommodation not included and must be booked separately.

Book by calling 01445 791242