Scottish Dark Sky Observatory
Clatteringshaws, Near New Galloway, Kirkcudbrightshire, DG7 3SQ
As of late 2024, the new Scottish Dark Sky Observatory is going through its planning phase having found a new home at Clatteringshaws.
In January 2026 a planning application was submitted to Dumfries and Galloway Council outlining the new facility including a planetarium and visitor centre. This application can be viewed here.
In March 2026 the planning application was accepted and work will commence soon!
Go Stargazing is excited at the prospect of this new observatory in the Galloway Forest Dark Sky Park, and look forward to supporting the venue, their activities and events in the near future.
Check back here for updates!
Location events organiser
Scottish Dark Sky Observatory organises events at this location
Please contact Scottish Dark Sky Observatory directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location
Email: [email protected]
Website: Scottish Dark Sky Observatory
Twitter: @darkskyobs
Facebook: Scottish Dark Sky Observatory
Weather forecast
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Weather forecast for Glenlee (4.3 miles away) updated 18/04/26 at 06:01. Powered by Met Office data.
Local light pollution
Scottish Dark Sky Observatory is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to a dark site location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite. For more advanced light pollution data, view this location on DarkSkySites.
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The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
Best time to visit
The below chart shows when the skies will be at their darkest at this location and therefore the best time to visit. Moonlight is shown in light yellow and the Sun's twilight in light blue. Midnight on the date shown is shown as a white line with sunset to the left and sunrise the next morning to the right. A black background with stars shows the best times for stargazing. See our dark sky calendar for more details.
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If you are planning to visit this location check our dark sky calendar to find out when is best!
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