Wednesday marks the summer solstice — the longest day of the year — with the weather looking to pick up across much of the country tonight.
There are plenty of gorgeous spots around Scotland to potentially catch a sunset this summer solstice
With the cold and dark nights of winter long behind us, today marks the summer solstice — and the weather across much of the country looks perfect to make the most of it., which falls every June, refers to the day with the longest period of daylight of the year. On the other hand, the winter solstice is observed every December and marks the shortest day of the year., since it was a marker for planting and harvesting crops.
In Scotland, mysterious monuments such as the Callanish Stones on the Isle of Lewis are believed to have been erected in response to the position of the sun during the solstice.in recent days is set to subside tonight. So, if you want to head and make the most of the longest day of the year, it might be perfect weather for it.solstice technically refers to the moment when the earth's axis is tilted at its closest point from the sun — which will be at around 3.
As the country is set to enjoy 17 hours and 35 minutes of daylight today, with the sun expected to set around 10pm depending on where you are, enjoying a sunset is the perfect way to celebrate midsummer. Here are eight great places around Scotland to head if you want to potentially catch a gorgeous sunset this summer solstice.Given its historic association with midsummer, we couldn't not start with the Callanish Stones. If you're lucky enough to be on or near the Isle of Lewis tonight, it is definitely worth a journey there tonight, as it remains popular among visitors at the summer solstice.
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