The northern lights, a spectacle rarely seen in the UK, made an appearance earlier this year. However, city dwellers and those residing in areas with high light pollution missed out on this extraordinary sight. Fear not, there are still opportunities to witness the awe-inspiring aurora borealis within the UK, which could also serve as an ideal staycation destination.
St Ninian's Isle, a tied island connected to Shetland in Scotland by a tombolo, is one of the prime locations to view the northern lights in the UK. Its remote location and lack of inhabitants ensure minimal light pollution. The status of St Ninian's as an island or peninsula has been a topic of debate due to its tombolo occasionally being submerged by the sea.
Regardless of whether you reach it by foot or boat, it remains a breathtakingly beautiful place. Read More Related Articles Budget holiday airline hack can save vacationers up to 60% by adding cabin bags at a certain time Read More Related Articles Five new laws to check before travelling abroad - from vaping to swimwear The last inhabitants of St Ninian's left in 1796, and the closest village now is Bigton, situated on Shetland's mainland, reports the Mirror . Despite being uninhabited for over two centuries, the island was not always deserted.
Archaeological excavations have unearthed Neolithic graves. The northern lights are sometimes visible on St Ninian's and the surrounding islands (Image: Getty Images) Ruins of a 12th-century chapel dedicated to Sai.