Galloway Forest Park has been officially unveiled as the first Dark Sky Park in the UK.The award, announced by the International Dark Sky Association, confirmed Galloway as one of the best places for stargazing in the world. Lighting experts were brought in to ensure the skies above the forest park were pitch black at night. The organisers of Galloway's bid said they hoped the award would boost tourism in south west Scotland. The final decision on the award was taken at the International Dark Sky Association (IDA) AGM in Phoenix, Arizona, over the weekend.
Galloway Forest Park has been officially unveiled as the first Dark Sky Park in the UK.
The award, announced by the International Dark Sky Association, confirmed Galloway as one of the best places for stargazing in the world.
Lighting experts were brought in to ensure the skies above the forest park were pitch black at night.
The organisers of Galloway's bid said they hoped the award would boost tourism in south west Scotland.
The final decision on the award was taken at the International Dark Sky Association (IDA) AGM in Phoenix, Arizona, over the weekend.
