The Galloway Star Camp is becoming a very popular Scottish event on the Astronomy Calendar.
We are now taking bookings for this 5 night event starting on Wednesday 28th September 2011.
The change of date from our usual November slot is to still have a New Moon period so you can
enjoy the beautiful dark skies and minimise clashes with other star camps. So a little warmer this
time and we hope even more clear nights.
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.
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
Prices
Starcamp Rates (Wednesday 28th Sept to Sunday 2nd Oct 2011 inclusive)
Electrical Pitch - £13 per night
Non-electrical Pitch - £11 per night
You can stay longer at the site standard rates of
Electrical Pitch - £14 per night
Non-electrical Pitch - £12 per night
To book a pitch contact
Mike Alexander - 01988 500594 - starcamp@fireflyuk.net
To secure a pitch we require a £20 deposit plus £3 booking fee) - cheque payable to Galloway Dark Sky Events Group
and send to Craiglemine Cottage, Glasserton, Dumfries & Galloway, DG8 8NE.
Contacts
For enquiries about the event contact
Mike Alexander - 01988 500594 - starcamp@fireflyuk.net
Food
The Kirkinner Inn - the nearest pub some 3 miles away will provide a full breakfast in the morning and a meal at night.
There is also a General Store in Kirkinner
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.
3rd Galloway Star Camp - 28th September to 3rd October 2011
