Dark Sky Viewing Nights
Take a closer look at Renfrewshire's stunning night sky at a series of Dark Sky Viewing Nights led by Led by John Pressly, Science Curator at One Ren's Paisley Museum, and the Countryside Rangers!
About Dark Sky Viewing Nights
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15th December 2025 26th January 2026 16th February 2026 plus 1 more date(s), see below for more info |
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| 7.30pm - 9pm | |
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Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park Castle Semple Visitor Centre and Country Park Lochlip Road, Lochwinnoch PA12 4EA |
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| Tickets are priced at £10 and includes a cup of tea or coffee and a biscuit. This event is suitable for those age 8+. | |
| Event organiser/part of Coats Observatory | |
| Visit the event website here |
Take a closer look at Renfrewshire’s stunning night sky at a series of Dark Sky Viewing Nights.
Led by John Pressly – Science Curator at One Ren’s Paisley Museum – and Clyde Muirshiel’s Countryside Rangers, this series of outdoor events will explore some of the most mesmerising wonders of the night sky through a telescope. Expect to see the Moon, far-away galaxies, constellations and even the International Space Station.
December 15th: Jupiter & Saturn
This viewing night on Monday 15th December will take place at Muirshiel Visitor Centre and Country Park. This site has a great dark sky, due to its isolated moor and hillside location away the light polluting glow of some of the other towns and cities of the central belt.
Planned is an in depth look at the planets Jupiter and Saturn, which will be visible in the night’s sky and if not, an indoor lecture where John will take questions from the audience.
January 26th: Moon
This viewing night on Monday 26th January will take place at Castle Semple Visitor Centre in Lochwinnoch. This site has a great dark sky, due to its lochside location away the light polluting glow of some of the other towns and cities of the central belt.
Planned is an in depth look at the Moon, which will be visible in the night’s sky and if not, an indoor lecture where John will take questions from the audience.
February 16th: Jupiter
This viewing night on Monday 16th February will take place at Muirshiel Country Park. This site has a great dark sky, due to its unique moor and hillside location away the light polluting glow of some of the other towns and cities of the central belt.
Planned is an in depth look at Jupiter, which will be visible in the night’s sky and if not, an indoor lecture where John will take questions from the audience.
March 23rd: Moon
This viewing night on Monday 23rd March will take place at Castle Semple Visitor Centre. This site has a great dark sky, due to its lochside location away the light polluting glow of some of the other towns and cities of the central belt.
Planned is an in depth look at the Moon and any other features likely to visible in the night’s sky and if not, an indoor lecture where John will take questions from the audience.
Tickets are priced at £10pp and includes a cup of tea or coffee and a biscuit. This event is suitable for those age 8+. If you have your own binoculars do bring them along.
Additional Dates: 26 January 2026, 16 February 2026, 23 March 2026
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