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After the very successful pilot event in 2009 we have arranged for another 5 nights observing at Drumroamin Farm
Camping & Caravan Site. The site is located approx 10 miles south of the internationally recognised Galloway Forest
Dark Sky Park.
Drumroamin covers 5 acres with 20 caravan / tent pitches with electric hook up and a further 30
caravan / tent pitches without electric hook up.
The site has excellent facilities with a modern, spacious, heated shower block - the showers are
free of charge. Only the washing machine and dryer are coin operated. There is an indoor
playroom with pool table.
Whatever your interest in the night sky you will find this a perfect place for all forms of visual and
imaging astronomy. The location close to the UK’s only internationally recognised Dark Sky Park
has wonderful skies with, uninterrupted views in all directions.
There is plenty of space to have your equipment next to your pitch.
A map of the site location can be seen HERE
Note: We will be holding a public observing night on the 2nd November (weather permitting) between 7pm and 10pm.
Star Camp Rules
The usual rules at any star party apply, with a few specific to our site:
- No laser pointers
- Red lights only in and around the camping / observing site.
- Please mask car interior lights / boots etc
- No vehicle movement on the campsite after 7pm (unless emergency)
- Please use yard carpark if you intend to leave or return to the site after 7pm
Rates:
Electrical Pitch - £12 per night
Non-electrical Pitch - £10 per night
You can stay longer at the site at the same rates.
Booking / Information
To secure a pitch please send £25 (which inc £5 booking fee) - cheque payable to Galloway Dark Sky Events Group and
send to Craiglemine Cottage, Glasserton, Dumfries & Galloway, DG8 8NE.
To book a pitch or for information about the event contact
Steve Foy -
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Mike Alexander -
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or 01988 500594
Food
The Kirkinner Inn - the nearest pub some 3 miles away will lay on a free minibus to and from the campsite during the
event. They will provide a full breakfast in the morning and a meal at night.
There is a General Store in Kirkinner
Speakers and Trade Stands
We are currently working on hiring the County Building at Wigtown to have speakers in one section and Trade Stands in
another with access to the stands without having to pay to see the speakers.
The Speakers will be announced shortly.
Things to See and Do in Galloway
The history of the south west coast stretches back 6000 years. Stone Circles, Iron Age Forts, early
Christian chapels and tower houses are to be found throughout the region and almost all are free to visit.
Whatever your interests there is something for everyone in this lovely corner of Scotland. Click on links
below:
* Galloway Forestry Commission - Dark Sky Park Project
* Fishing
* Cycling (cycles can be hired locally) - try the 7 stanes for extreme mountain biking.
* Walking
* Bird Watching (Wigtown Bay is the winter home of many species of geese)
* Early Christian History (St Ninian's Cave / Chapel)
* Galloway Astronomy Centre - see our obsevatory and telescopes
We look forward to welcoming you to this event.
Thanks to our sponsors for the Starcamp:
Galloway Astronomy Centre
Kirkinner Inn
Galloway Beads
Penkiln Sawmill
James King Coaches
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