Scottish beauty spot named best to see 'once in a lifetime' eclipse

It will be the last of its kind until 2081.11:05, 29 Jul 2026A Scottish beauty spot has been named one of the best places in the UK to see an upcoming solar eclipse. The 'once-in-a-lifetime' eclipse will be the last of its kind to be visible for more than 50 years. In total, around 96 per cent of the Sun is expected to be covered during the event.‌The upcoming solar eclipse will be visible in the UK on August 12, and will likely be among the largest ever seen in the nation. In preparation, a leading astronomer has revealed the locations across the UK where you are likely to have the best view of the phenomenon.‌According to Mark Gallaway, a fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society and a lecturer for the Royal Observatory Greenwich, Neist Point on the Isle of Skye will be the best place in