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The park was granted Dark Sky Park status ("Galloway Forest Dark Sky Park") in November 2009, being the first area in the UK to be so designated. [ 2 ] The park, established in 1947, covers 774 square kilometres (299 sq mi) [ 1 ] and receives over 800,000 visitors per year.
The site is located in the northern edge of the Galloway Forest's Dark Sky Park, and within the Galloway and Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere, enjoying relatively low levels of light pollution. The observatory was constructed during 2012 and was officially opened by the then First Minister of Scotland, Alex Salmond. [1]
Glentrool is another 7 stanes site within Galloway Forest Park, an officially designated Dark Sky Park area. The Gem Stane at Kirroughtree. Known as the 7stanes because each venue features a 'stane' (Scots for stone), created by artist Gordon Young. The 'Gem Stane' at Kirroughtree is a 1.75 ton stone sculpture made from Scottish pink quartz.
Forest of Ae: Dumfries and Galloway: 9100 Ae was created by the Forestry Commission soon after it was established. While it is mainly a commercial forest, it is also one of the 7stanes forests. [39] [40] Galloway Forest Park: Dumfries and Galloway: 97000 Galloway Forest is the largest forest in Britain. In 2009 it became the first Dark Sky Park ...
The whole area of hills falls within Galloway Forest Park, an area of 300 square miles (800 km 2) of mixed landscape with three visitors' centres and offering many recreational facilities. On 15 November 2009, the park became the first Dark Sky Park in the United Kingdom.
The best way to see the Milky Way is from one of Michigan's dark sky parks, situated away from major sources of light pollution. Keep in mind that as state parks, some dark sky parks may require a ...
Forest of Ae: Dumfries and Galloway: 9100 Ae was created by the Forestry Commission soon after it was established. While it is mainly a commercial forest, it is also one of the 7stanes forests. [85] [86] Galloway Forest Park: Dumfries and Galloway: 77700 Galloway Forest is the largest forest in Britain. In 2009 it became the first Dark Sky Park ...
For an epic stargazing outing, head to one of these 10 Dark Sky destinations across the country for incredibly clear views of the heavens.