The best in the world for sky at night
Galloway Forest Park has become the first “Dark Sky Park” in the UK, and the fourth around the world, in recognition of being one of the best places in the world for stargazing. The award, presented by the International Dark Sky Association recognises the quality of the night sky in this area of Scotland, where light pollution is minimal.
The park was established in 1947 covering 300 square miles and is the largest of its kind in Scotland. Light pollution is kept to a minimum because of the limited number of buildings within the park’s boundary. Skies like this are rapidly disappearing and it estimated that less than 10% of people in the UK can now see the Milky Way from where they live.
For accommodation nearby, there is this Restored Medieval Castle which can sleep up to 7 people or for a larger property there is this Delightful Country House that can accommodate up to 12 people. Wonderful Scottish holiday houses in their own right, but even better for stargazing.