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Galloway Forest Park, an International Dark Sky Park in Dumfries and Galloway, offers some of the United Kingdom's best conditions for viewing the Milky Way.
During clear, moonless nights in the astronomical season, the galactic plane and core become visible as a bright band and dense starfields stretching across the sky.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Kirroughtree Visitor Centre Dark-Sky Meadow |
| Clatteringshaws Visitor Centre / Loch Ken Viewpoints |
| + 1 more spot, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
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