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Stargazing in South West Scotland

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Stargazing in South West Scotland is very special: Galloway Forest Park is a Dark Sky Park, designated by the International Dark-Sky Association, since 2009.

The skies here are rare and breathtaking, bejewelled with stars, planets and meteors. In addition, the vast area has a low population density, which is excellent news for those who love stargazing in pristine conditions.

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Stargazing events in South West Scotland

  • Ayrshire Astronomical Society meeting

    Monday 23rd June 2025 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Kyle Academy, Ayr, KA7 3LR

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  • Women in Astronomy

    Thursday 26th June 2025 from 18:30pm to 19:30pm

    Dark Space Planetarium, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4EG

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  • Astrophotography

    Thursday 10th July 2025 from 18:30pm to 19:30pm

    Dark Space Planetarium, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4EG

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  • What’s in the night sky in the month ahead

    Friday 25th July 2025 from 18:30pm to 20:30pm

    Dark Space Planetarium, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4EG

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  • Ayrshire Astronomical Society meeting

    Monday 28th July 2025 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Kyle Academy, Ayr, KA7 3LR

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  • Ayrshire Astronomical Society meeting

    Monday 25th August 2025 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Kyle Academy, Ayr, KA7 3LR

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  • What’s in the night sky in the month ahead

    Thursday 28th August 2025 from 18:30pm to 20:30pm

    Dark Space Planetarium, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4EG

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  • Dumfries Astronomy Society meeting

    Tuesday 9th September 2025 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Lochvale House, Dumfries, DG1 4DF

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  • A Guide to buying a Telescope

    Thursday 11th September 2025 from 18:00pm to 20:00pm

    Dark Space Planetarium, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4EG

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  • Johannes Kepler – Orbital Genius

    Thursday 18th September 2025 from 18:30pm to 19:30pm

    Dark Space Planetarium, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4EG

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Stargazing locations in South West Scotland

  • Brighouse Bay Car Park

    Borgue, Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbrightshire, DG6 4TS, Scotland

    Go Stargazing Site

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  • Bruce’s Stone

    Loch Trool, Near Bargrennan, Wigtownshire, DG8

    Recommended Stargazing Site

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  • Caldrons Woodlands

    Loch Trool, Glentrool, Wigtownshire, DG8

    Recommended Stargazing Site

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  • Clatteringshaws Visitor Centre

    Clatteringshaws House, Near New Galloway, Kirkcudbrightshire, DG7 3SQ

    Recommended Stargazing Site

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  • Dark Skies Theatre – Port Mor – Isle of Gigha

    Port Mor, Isle of Gigha, Isle of Gigha, PA41 7AA

    Dark Sky Discovery Site

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  • Glentrool Visitor Centre

    Glentrool, Near Bargrennan, Wigtownshire, DG8 6SZ

    Recommended Stargazing Site

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  • Kirroughtree Forest Visitor Centre

    Kirroughtree, Newton Stewart, Wigtownshire, DG8 7BE

    Recommended Stargazing Site

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  • Loch Braden

    Galloway Forest Park, Tallaminnock, Ayrshire, KA19 7NT

    Recommended Stargazing Site

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  • Loch Doon Castle

    Loch Doon Castle, Craigmalloch, Ayrshire, KA6 7QE

    Recommended Stargazing Site

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  • Moffat Community Observatory

    Old Carlisle Road, Moffat, Dumfriesshire, DG10 9QJ

    Observatory

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Stargazing accommodation in South West Scotland

  • Ceol Mara – Gigha House – Isle of Gigha

    Ardminish, Isle of Gigha, Isle of Gigha, PA41 7AA

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Drumroamin Farm Camping & Caravan Site

    Kirkinner, Newton Stewart, Wigtownshire, DG8 9DB

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Galloway Astronomy Centre

    Craiglemine Cottage, Glasserton, Wigtownshire, DG8 8NE

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Woodfoot Cottage – Gatehouse of Fleet

    Gatehouse of Fleet, Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbrightshire, DG7 2BJ

    Stay & Gaze

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