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Scottish Dark Sky Observatory, Dalmellington

#3 among attractions in Dalmellington

Observatories and planetariums, Museum
Scottish Dark Sky Observatory
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Scottish Dark Sky Observatory location map
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Scottish Dark Sky Observatory (address: Loch Doon) is a place located in Dalmellington (Scotland kingdom) and belongs to the category of observatories and planetariums, museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 846 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 55°17'28"N latitude and 4°24'17"W longitude.

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Loch Doon (nature, 80 min walk), Tairlaw Linn (nature, 107 min walk), Scottish Industrial Railway Centre, Ayr (museum, 108 min walk).

Coordinates: 55°17'28"N, 4°24'17"W
Address

Loch DoonDalmellington KA6 7PZ United Kingdom

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+44 1292 551118
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Scottish Dark Sky Observatory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Scottish Industrial Railway Centre, Loch Doon, Tairlaw Linn, Drunmore Linn.

  • scottish industrial railway centre ayr4.2 miNW
    Museum, Scenic railroads, Tours

    Scottish Industrial Railway Centre, Ayr

    108 min walk • The Scottish Industrial Railway Centre is an industrial heritage museum operated by the Ayrshire Railway Preservation Group. The centre owns a number of standard gauge steam locomotives and diesel locomotives as well as some narrow gauge items and an extensive collection of photographs.

  • loch doon3.1 miSE
    Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

    Loch Doon

    80 min walk • Loch Doon is a freshwater loch in Carrick, Scotland. The River Doon issues from its northern end, while the loch itself receives waters from Gala Lane and Loch Enoch via Eglin Lane.

  • tairlaw linn dalmellington4.2 miW
    Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall

    Tairlaw Linn, Dalmellington

    107 min walk • Tairlaw Linn is a waterfall of Scotland, near Straiton, South Ayrshire.

  • drunmore linn dalmellington4.5 miW
    Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall

    Drunmore Linn, Dalmellington

    116 min walk • Drunmore Linn is a waterfall of Scotland, near Straiton, South Ayrshire.

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