Dark Sky Map Scotland. DOC37KBPlease use one nomination. Our google map shows places and venues that host regular stargazing sessions.
These are places identified by the International Dark Sky Association as great locations to go stargazing. This map is based on light pollution data updated in 2006 by David Lorenz. Alongside easily accessible destinations like Newbattle Abbey in Midlothian.
Dark skies are found in rural areas that are free of urban light pollution.
A Dark Sky Park is a place with exceptionally dark night skies a place where people have committed to keeping those skies dark by controlling light pollution. Dumfries Galloway home to Galloway Forest Park which has glens lochs and some of the highest hills in southern Scotland. DOC37KBPlease use one nomination. Stargazing locations in North East Scotland.
