Nighttime drone light show by FlightShows with 150 illuminated drones over Scarborough Castle, part of the Scarborough Lights programme.
FlightShows are bringing their drone display back to Scarborough Castle from 11 to 15 November, as part of the Scarborough Lights programme. It's their third year running at the castle, so it's becoming a bit of a fixture in the autumn calendar around here. The show runs from approximately 6:30pm each evening, with 150 illuminated drones taking to the sky over the ruins.
If you've seen it before, it's worth knowing that they don't just repeat the same thing. FlightShows create a completely new aerial display every year, with fresh animations and storytelling, so this one will be different from the previous two. The drones work together to form shapes and tell a story in the night sky, and since it's a new show each time, it's one of those things that works even if you've caught it in years past.
The location is a big part of it. The castle sits high on the clifftop overlooking the North Sea, and FlightShows describe it as one of their most spectacular backdrops, combining centuries of history with the drone technology. Over the years, thousands of people have watched stories unfold in the sky above the ruins, and that's the same setup this time around.
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One thing to keep in mind is that the show depends on the weather. It's an outdoor display, so it's subject to suitable conditions and can be postponed at short notice. If you're planning to head up, it's worth checking the forecast and keeping an eye on updates. The displays run from 11 to 15 November, starting around 6:30pm each evening.
