Stargazing Weekend with top Scottish Astronomer

Stargazing in Galloway's Dark Sky Park

20/21 FEBRUARY 2026
Join us for a wonderful weekend of Stargazing, talks and trips to the new Dark Sky Planetarium here in Kirkcudbright and the Galloway Dark sky park. We are joined by top Scottish Astronomer Steve Owens of the Glasgow Science centre for a fascinating insight into our night skies. A wonderful weekend.

Arrangements
FRIDAY

Arrive in your own time on Friday.

6.30pm – meet hotel General Manager Joanna and the team for pre-dinner drinks and canapés in the Burns room.

7.00pm – 8pm 2 course Dinner after which we will make our way on foot to the new Kirkcudbright Dark Space planetarium for a lecture on “Our Solar system" and beyond”

Steve will introduce the weekend program and give a short talk on Stargazing, the Universe and Constellations. Depending on the weather forecast you will either be taking a walk to the harbour in Kirkcudbright or heading out to our secret location on a mini bus or visiting the new Dark Sky Planeterium.

SATURDAY

Saturday is a day of leisure.

Explore Kirkcudbright or the wider region around. Enjoy a game of Golf, a brisk walk or just sit curled up with a book in front of one of our fires.

6.30pm - Meet in the Burns Room

7pm - Dinner. Our resident astronomer will be continuing his talk on Space, the Universe, Galaxies and Constellations and heading into the Dark Sky Park.

Warm attire is essential as you may be outside for at least an hour. Hot chocolate will be provided once we reach the Dark Sky Park.
SUNDAY

A leisurely breakfast on Sunday morning before departure with a promise to return.
Price

2 night package

£299pp Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT FOR SINGLE ROOMS.

Price inclusive of Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Transport to and from the Galloway Forest Dark Sky Park, entrance to the Dark Sky Planetarium and all talks and lectures from Steve Owens.