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Welcome to Dark Sky Scotland!

Scotland has some of the best areas of dark sky in Europe which offer spectacular views of the stars and planets. Come along to our events to enjoy the night sky and find out how astronomers are delving ever deeper into the wonders of the Universe.

Telescope and Plough, Dunnet - Duncan Smith Telescope and Moon International Year of Astronomy 2009

Telescope images: Duncan Smith

Our initial programme finished at the end of March this year, after running activities in 40 locations! We are seeking funding to run activities in 2008 and on through 2009, which is the International Year of Astronomy. It will allow us to continue running our highly accessible and well-received activities throughout Scotland. Have a look at our
end of project report

Constellation Project for Primary Schools

Following the success of the Highland Constellation Project during 2007/8, artist Gill Russell and Astronomer Royal for Scotland, Professor John Brown have teamed up to lead a Primary Schools Constellation Project. This will be running as part of International Year of Astronomy 2009. Have a look at the project's website to find out more, and how to get involved.

Summer Observing Events

Many organisations will be running observing activities for family audiences:

The Highlands Astronomical Society will be holding an open-day at the Eastgate shopping centre in Inverness on September 6th, followed by a public observing session at their new observatory, which opened in June this year.

Stirling Astronomical Society

Astronomical Society of Glasgow

Mills Observatory (Dundee)

Coates Observatory

Royal Observatory Edinburgh

Dark Sky Scotland Activities

To get a flavour of what kind of things we do, they can be split into...

Stargazing

Daylight Activities

Training Workshops

Upcoming events

Our initial programme is now complete. Details of forthcoming events will appear here soon, so check to see if we'll be near you.

Recent Events

To see where we have been so far, check out our past activities page.