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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 22nd April 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Kyle Academy, Ayr, KA7 3LR

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  • The Night Sky this Month – Planetarium Show

    Friday 3rd May 2024 from 19:00pm to 20:30pm

    Dark Space Planetarium, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4EG

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  • Dumfries Astronomy Society meeting

    Tuesday 14th May 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Lochvale House, Dumfries, DG1 4DF

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  • Ayrshire Astronomical Society meeting

    Monday 27th May 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Kyle Academy, Ayr, KA7 3LR

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  • The Night Sky this Month – Planetarium Show

    Friday 7th June 2024 from 19:00pm to 20:30pm

    Dark Space Planetarium, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4EG

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  • Ayrshire Astronomical Society meeting

    Monday 24th June 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Kyle Academy, Ayr, KA7 3LR

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  • The Night Sky this Month – Planetarium Show

    Friday 5th July 2024 from 19:00pm to 20:30pm

    Dark Space Planetarium, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4EG

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  • Ayrshire Astronomical Society meeting

    Monday 22nd July 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Kyle Academy, Ayr, KA7 3LR

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  • The Night Sky this Month – Planetarium Show

    Friday 2nd August 2024 from 19:00pm to 20:30pm

    Dark Space Planetarium, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4EG

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  • Ayrshire Astronomical Society meeting

    Monday 26th August 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Kyle Academy, Ayr, KA7 3LR

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Stargazing locations in South West Scotland

  • Morton Castle and Loch

    Thornhill, Dumfries, Dumfriesshire, DG3 5EH

    Aurora Viewpoint, Go Stargazing Site

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  • St Medans Beach Car Park

    Monreith, Isle of Whithorn, Wigtownshire, DG8 8NJ

    Go Stargazing Site

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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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  • Kirkennan Estate Holiday Cottages

    Palnackie, Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbrightshire, DG7 1PE

    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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