Kilmartin House Museum
Argyll
16&17 March
This event takes place at Kilmartin House Museum in an area rich in pre-historic standing stones well as dark skies. It will feature:
Daytime and evening activities for families
Astronomy workshop for tourism businesses and community groups
Friday 16th March:
7 – 8.30pm - Family stargazing - with lots of astro-stuff whatever the weather! Booking is advised - please come dressed for the outdoors.
Saturday 17th March:
12 – 4pm - Hourly sessions in the starlab & comet-making
12 – 5pm - Drop in activities including: Star umbrellas, Rocketmaking, NASA protective clothes, Meteorite handling, Stars on sticks, Constellation boxes and Constellation telescopes
6.30pm - Discussion on the historical view of astronomy and the landscape
7pm - Family stargazing at Temple Wood Stone Circle (bus provided). Lots of astro-stuff whatever the weather! Booking is advised - please come dressed for the outdoors.
8 - 8.30pm - Ilustrated talk on modern astronomy - with constellation activities for children
The poster for the event contains further details and is available in PDF format: Kilmartin House Museum Dark Sky Scotland Event [PDF/2.37MB]
Or please contact:
Marina Smith
Forestry Commission Scotland
01546 602 518 ext 5063
marina.smith@forestry.gsi.gov.uk