The Galloway Forest Park was declared the UK's first Dark Sky Park on 16 November 2009 ... They now total more than 100 but, back in 2009, the Dumfries and Galloway site was leading the way ...

An observatory that was destroyed by fire in 2021 is set to “rise from the ashes” at a new site in Dumfries ... Galloway Forest Park is rated “two” on the Bortle dark-sky scale – one ...

We were extremely surprised to read the claim by Galloway National Park Association chair Rob Lucas, that "not a single councillor" voted against the the proposed Galloway National Park during last ...

Consultation is drawing to a close on plans to create a new national park in Galloway Dumfries and Galloway councillors have voted to respond to the official consultation on creating a new ...

Adventure doesn’t stop after dark in Scotland, from twilight kayaking along the River Tay to pitch-black bungee jumps in the Highlands.

More than a few champagne corks popped in Scotland’s most southerly region of Dumfries and Galloway ... growing reputation ...

who have both voted to support the park’s creation. In a draft response prepared by Dumfries & Galloway Council officers due to be discussed by councillors in a special meeting this Wednesday ...

One of southern Scotland’s most respected estate owners has called on the public and landowners to support the creation of a new National Park in Galloway ... even better Dark Skies Observatory ...

Dumfries and Galloway councillors are set to discuss the local authority's response to the Galloway National Park consultation. A special full council meeting will take place next week – less than 10 ...

Councillors in Dumfries and Galloway are still undecided on whether or not to support a Galloway National Park. A special full council meeting was held today (Wednesday) to decide the council's ...