The event will offer free eclipse glasses, as people are warned not to look directly at the eclipse.<\/p>\n
There will also be viewing telescopes available.<\/p>\n
Blackford Hill is also touted as a great spot to see the eclipse.<\/p>\n
Lanarkshire<\/p>\n
Whitelee Windfarm Visitor Centre, Eaglesham<\/p>\n
The Whitelee Windfarm Visitor Centre is hosting an evening of fun and crafts in the run-up to the eclipse.<\/p>\n
They are also running guided tours up to Blackwood Hill to see the eclipse.<\/p>\n
Red Burn Farm, Blantyre<\/p>\n
Red Burn Farm Restaurant is hosting a community celebration to discover the wonders of astronomy while safely observing one of the UK\u2019s most impressive celestial events.<\/p>\n
The event begins at 6pm, with certified eclipse glasses provided free of charge courtesy of Go Stargazing.<\/p>\n
Dundee<\/p>\n
Mills Observatory is hosting a special public viewing at the castle with views west along the River Tay.<\/p>\n
Broughty Castle Museum and its grounds will remain open until 8.30 pm for the event.<\/p>\n
Certified eclipse glasses will be available to purchase from the Castle Shop.<\/p>\n
East Lothian<\/p>\n
Dirleton Solar Walk \u2013 a 1:3.6 billion scale model of the Solar System \u2013 will open from 6.30pm for visitors to view the partial eclipse.<\/p>\n
Certified glasses will be available for safe solar viewing, with donations welcomed in support of Dirleton Primary School.<\/p>\n
Moray<\/p>\n
Elgin<\/p>\n
Organised by SIGMA, Moray\u2019s Astronomy Club will be at Masstowie Primary School.<\/p>\n
The event will see club members on hand to provide solar viewing glasses.<\/p>\n
The event is free and open to everyone.<\/p>\n
Tomintoul Skyhide Stargazing Pavilion<\/p>\n
Join Cairngorms Astronomy Group at the Field of Hope near Tomintoul for a public viewing of the partial solar eclipse.<\/p>\n
Experienced astronomers will have a specially filtered solar telescope available, along with certified eclipse glasses.<\/p>\n
The event is free and open to everyone.<\/p>\n
Highlands<\/p>\n
Jim Savage-Lowden Observatory, Culloden Battlefield<\/p>\n
Held at one of Scotland\u2019s most historic battle sites, the Highlands Astronomical Society has organised a viewing party to watch the solar eclipse from 6pm until 8pm.<\/p>\n
Argyll<\/p>\n
Westport Beach Car Park, Mull of Kintyre<\/p>\n
The event is organised by the Kintyre and Gigha Night Sky Group at Westport Beach Car Park, it has a great western vantage point.<\/p>\n
Safe solar viewing equipment, including specially certified eclipse glasses, will be available.<\/p>\n
In addition, informal gatherings are reported to be held at high vantage points across Glasgow, including the Necropolis, Queens Park and Cathkin Braes, the highest point in the city.<\/p>\n
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