3 Days Exploring Dark Skies and Natural Beauty of the South of Scotland

Nestled in the beautiful surroundings near to Gatehouse of Fleet, Galloway Alpacas offers trekking, alpaca experiences, weddings and events.

A breath-taking panorama of salt-marsh, mudflats and hills. The site is home to many birds including geese, golden plover and whooper swans in the winter.

The Galloway Forest Park has everything you need for a great day out, whatever the time of year. Meet red deer and wild goats, choose from two scenic Forest Drives, follow in the footsteps of Robert the Bruce or picnic beside a peaceful loch. This is also Scotland’s first Dark Sky Park – one of the best places to stargaze in Europe!

Glenwhan Gardens has been described as one of the most beautiful man-made gardens in Scotland with unique & stunning sea views across the Mull of Galloway.

Sandhead is situated on the Luce Bay coast of the Rhins of Galloway. It has a beautiful sandy beach that stretches for more than a mile and boasts unlimited sand when the tide is out. Luce Bay is designated a Special Area for Conservation for its dune, seashore and seabed habitats and the fantastic marine wildlife it supports. With ample car parking and picnic tables by the beach, the area is a great place for a picnic before walking on the beach.

The Mull of Galloway is Scotland’s most Southerly Point. At the end of a narrow peninsula with stunning views in every direction, the Mull of Galloway Lighthouse and the RSPB Visitor Centre and Reserve. This outstanding coastal reserve of grassland and heath is surrounded by steep cliffs and home to locally important colonies of seabirds.

The Dark Space Planetarium is a state-of-the-art interactive experience for everyone. The exhibition space contains hands-on science and space themed exhibits designed to enthuse and educate people of all ages.

A garden for all seasons and a haven for wildlife, with an osprey platform and bat reserve. Threave’s wonderful garden has been created over the years by students of the Trust’s School of Heritage Gardening – and is a fine example of landscaped beauty. The garden is divided into a series of smaller gardens to showcase different styles, including a rose garden, rockery and walled garden.

Mabie Forest Park is a beautiful forest park just to the south of Dumfries offering spectacular views across the Dumfries and Galloway countryside and over to the Solway Firth. It is home to one of the 7Stanes Biking centres and offers walking and biking trails for all abilities.