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    Galloway Forest Park International Dark Sky Park

    Alba / Scotland, United Kingdom55.0900°, -4.3700°Peak altitude 6°12.2h peak darkness

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    Recognition

    Year designated

    2009

    Recognized by

    DarkSky International

    DSAG class

    5

    Area

    80,700 ha

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