When will the next solar eclipse over Scotland take place?

Over 90 per cent of the sun is set to be covered this week.11:31, 11 Aug 2026Skygazers across the country will be getting excited as a partial solar eclipse is set to take place tomorrow evening (August 12). As interest has peaked about the astronomical phenomenon, many people are curious about when the next one will take place.‌The last time Scotland witnessed a solar eclipse was on March 20, 2015. At the time, those living on the Isle of Lewis experienced the best view of the eclipse, with a whopping 98 per cent of the sun being covered by the moon.‌Elsewhere, Inverness and Fort William were noted to have a 95 per cent coverage, while Aberdeen and Edinburgh observed 93 per cent. While the upcoming solar eclipse will be on a slightly smaller scale, this makes it no less impressive.‌Howeve