Most assume you've got to head to Iceland or Finland for a good look at aurora borealis, but did you know you can actually catch the Northern Lights a whole lot closer to home in Scotland? (I, for one, did not!) Counties like Caithness offer extraordinary glimpses of the lights, as well as several adorable spots to stay: The Clachan in Wick is one such example. Continuously rated one of the top bed and breakfasts in Scotland, it's incredibly cosy as well as incredibly affordable (rooms for two start at just £70 a night).
While the Northern Lights are visible from now through late April, they're most easily spotted before the end of February. So if you'd like to catch these colourful lights dancing across the sky this year, be sure to book a trip as soon as you can!