Yes, there are a few festivals in Scotland that coincide with the best times to view the Northern Lights:
Up Helly Aa Fire Festival (Shetland Islands) The Up Helly Aa fire festival takes place annually in late January or early February on the Shetland Islands.
This Viking-inspired event honors the islands' Norse heritage and celebrates the return of the sun after winter.
Dark Skies Festival (Galloway Forest Park) Galloway Forest Park in southern Scotland hosts an annual Dark Skies Festival in February.
The festival features stargazing events, astronomy talks, and night walks to take advantage of the park's designation as the UK's first Dark Sky Park
Autumn Equinox Celebrations (Isle of Lewis) The Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides celebrates the autumn equinox in late September. This is one of the best times to see the Northern Lights in Scotland
As the nights are getting longer but the weather is still mild. Autumn equinox celebrations often include stargazing events and cultural performances.
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