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PICTURES: Stunning display of the Northern Lights as captured by our readers across the Highlands

By Federica Stefani
- federica.stefani@hnmedia.co.uk
Published: 10:42, 11 May 2024
Jodie Carnie shot this from East beach in Nairn at 11pm.
Jodie Carnie shot this from East beach in Nairn at 11pm.

Aurora hunters were in force last night after the intense solar activity resulted in an incredible northern lights display.

We asked our readers to send us their best shots of the stunning night sky and the replies didn’t disappoint.

Here are some of our favourite pictures capturing the mesmerizing colours of the aurora from various locations in the Highlands.

A wonderful display of colours in Brora sent by Mark Stanford.
A wonderful display of colours in Brora sent by Mark Stanford.
The Northern Lights in Nairn, by Imod Em.
The Northern Lights in Nairn, by Imod Em.
Maria Morim was up to catch the aurora display in Kingussie.
Maria Morim was up to catch the aurora display in Kingussie.
Rodney Griffiths was photographing from the Culloden Battlefield.
Rodney Griffiths was photographing from the Culloden Battlefield.
The aurora in Tomich, Cannich shot by Georgina Parker.
The aurora in Tomich, Cannich shot by Georgina Parker.
Lorraine Mann took this shot at Loch Eye.
Lorraine Mann took this shot at Loch Eye.
The aurora on Loch Ness captured by Madison Archer-Rayner
The aurora on Loch Ness captured by Madison Archer-Rayner
Joss Ward captured an angel-like corona in Lochindorb.
Joss Ward captured an angel-like corona in Lochindorb.
The aurora in Fort Augustus, Helen Clay.
The aurora in Fort Augustus, Helen Clay.
The Northern Lights in Nairn, by Imod Em.
The Northern Lights in Nairn, by Imod Em.
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