One Road Trip, Two Dark Skies Parks

One upside of the shortening days is more time for stargazing. And if your idea of a great night is laying horizontal starring into that twinkling abyss - you will not be disappointed .

The Border 500 route encompasses two official Dark Skies Park namely, Galloway Forest & Northumberland National Park.

Both offer observatories and organised events, plus accommodation providers who understand the late night comings and goings.

https://scottishdarkskyobservatory.co.uk/

http://www.visitnorthumberland.com/darkskies

https://www.visitscotland.com/see-do/landscapes-nature/dark-sky-parks-sites/