UNESCO SITE

'The Galloway and Southern Ayrshire biosphere (awarded 2012) is a land of gorgeous scenery, close-knit farming communities, and a rich cultural heritage. Of particular note is Galloway Forest Park which is widely regarded as one of the finest forests in Britain and attracts tens of thousands of walkers and cyclists each year, yet due to careful management the impact of tourism on the landscape is negligible.

'This is most evident in the fact that it was one of the first places in Europe to be designated as a dark sky park which is one of the few places in the world that is entirely without light pollution.'

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