The Best Shetland Northern Lights Scotland References. One of the great experiences during the shetland winter is the ‘northern lights’, or aurora borealis, known locally as ‘mirrie dancers’. Angus and the coast of fife.

The aurora borealis, better known as the northern lights. Web locals captured an array of shots showing off the natural phenomenon lighting up the skyline across the highlands on friday, december 1. Rannoch moor, perthshire and the cairngorms are all places where the lights have been spotted.