2 Days Dark Skies Adventure

Kirroughtree is one of the world class 7stanes mountain bike venues. It sits within the Galloway Forest Park and features a superb range of both beginner and experience trails. Kirroughtree is also full of exciting wildlife, waterways and open hills which are a great place to go walking and to try and catch a glimpse of red squirrels and roe deer.

Just 2 miles from the A75 at Ringford nestled in the heart of Red Kite country you’ll find Barstobrick boasting an equestrian centre, coffee shop and several way marked walking trails. Explore this beautiful Galloway countryside by foot, bike or on horseback.

Galloway International Dark Sky Park is the first of its kind in the UK. See the night sky as you have never seen it before, studded with thousands of stars and the Milky Way stretching overhead from horizon to horizon. The exceptional darkness due to controls on light pollution allows you to see parts of the night sky not usually visible. You could be one of the few people in the UK to see our own galaxy, the Milky Way, which due to the sheer number of stars it contains, appears like wispy cloud running across the sky.

This Outdoor Activity Centre offers a range of exciting activities including sailing, stand up paddle boarding (SUP), windsurfing, kayaking, combat laser tag games, archery, mountain biking, climbing and much, much more…Fun for all the family! There are also some great accommodation and glamping options. From Mongolian Yurts and cabins to luxury Eco Retreats, situated in a stunning location on the banks of Loch Ken.

Are you fascinated by outer space? Do you love gazing at the stars in the night sky? Have you always wondered what it’s like to be in space? Do you dream of being an astronaut, or visiting the ISS, even just for a day? Now is your chance! In the Dark Space Planetarium, you can enjoy state-of-the-art custom-made interactive exhibits. You can learn about space exploration, our solar system, and space technology while you play.

Dark Art Distillery, is a new premium gin distillery based in the picturesque town of Kirkcudbright. The Distillery opened in June and is Scotland’s most southerly distillery!