First to Reach for the Stars
Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere is to be the location for the first ever Dark Sky Places Conference to be held in Europe. The event, being held 20th to 22 Sept 2017, will bring together some of the world’s top dark sky experts with the aim of promoting rural development, tourism and tackling light pollution issues.
Forming the heart of the Galloway and Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere, the Dark Sky Park is an integral part of the Biosphere and between them they offer a 24/7 attraction in south west Scotland, offering the opportunity to celebrate and explore the regions landscapes and wildlife during the day and the dark skies at night.
All the partners involved will be working together to ensure the conference is a success and showcases Galloway as a great place to live, work and play.
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