Explore Gigha’s Dark Skies
The Isle of Gigha is blessed with incredible dark skies. Join us as we explore the wonders and beauty of the night sky through experiences that will leave you filled with awe and amazement.
Join Dark Skies Gigha for a magical Dark Skies Winter Festival full of celestial stories, arts activities, stargazing and astronomy events!
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FRIDAY 14th NOVEMBER
Astronomy Talk & Workshop with astronomer Dr. Chris Leigh
Stargazing & Moon Watching Walk with astronomer Dr. Chris Leigh and Dark Skies Gigha
SATURDAY 15th NOVEMBER
Tales from the Arctic: Celestial Bodies. Curator Talk, Constellation Wall Hanging Workshop & Lunch with Edgelands Gallery & Cultural Centre.
Gigha Celtic Moon Club Afternoon with a line up of amazing storytelling! With special Guests: Storyteller & Musician Alison Clark and Catriona Waddington from Wild Skies Shetland. Wintry Tea/Coffee & Cakes will also be served.
Dark Skies Theatre: Stargazing & Moon Watching Experience with Dark Skies Gigha
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Featured Events
Astronomer Dr. Chris Leigh
Storyteller & Musician Alison Clark
Edgelands Gallery & Cultural Centre
Catriona Waddington from Wild Skies Shetland
Dark Skies Gigha’s Gigha Celtic Moon Club
Celestial Stories: Dark Skies Gigha Festival 2025 is brought to you by Dark Skies Gigha with support from the Co-op, The Live Literature Fund from the Scottish Book Trust and The National Lottery Community Fund.
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Ticketed Events
Booking Essential for the Tales from the Arctic: Celestial Bodies Event.
Tickets 5.00 *Festival rate courtesy of Dark Skies Gigha. Includes Workshop, Lunch and Beverages *
Visit the Edgelands Gallery Website for more information and to book your tickets.
Registration for Gigha Celtic Moon Club Afternoon.
Tickets *FREE*
Visit the Eventbrite for more information and to register.
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 14th
Astronomy Talk, Workshop and Stargazing & Moon Watching Walk
Join astronomer Dr. Chris Leigh & Dark Skies Gigha on a winter stargazing and moon watching experience as he shares stories of the stars, and introduces you to the dark skies of winter in the Northern Hemisphere.
The events features: a workshops & digital tour of the night sky followed by a moon-watching walk and outdoor stargazing session.
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 15th
Tales from the Arctic: Celestial Bodies Workshop & Lunch
Join Edgelands Art Gallery & Cultural Centre for an enchanting winter workshop as we journey across the night skies of the Arctic through the art of Inuit artists from the acclaimed Kinngait Studios based on the Isle of Dorset in Nunavut, Canada.
The event features: A Curator Talk where you will learn about the significance of celestial bodies such as the moon, stars and sun in Inuit art and culture and a Workshop where you will learn how to create your own constellation wall hanging made from plant fibres, clay and other seasonal, natural materials. This events also includes: a beautifully light lunch featuring home grown, locally sourced and wild harvested produce and drinks.
*Spaces Limited :: Prior Booking Required*
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 15th
Gigha Celtic Moon Club Afternoon
Join Dark Skies Gigha’s Gigha Celtic Moon Club for an afternoon of amazing storytelling, crafts, cake and hot wintry beverages!
The events features:
Celtic Storytelling with storyteller Alison Clark
Astronomy and Viking Tales brought to you by Catriona Waddington from Wild Skies Shetland inspired by their extraordinary sky trail.
A Selection of wintry Coffee/Tea and Cakes
An afternoon of arts activities where you can make a Gigha Celtic Moon Club table runner and phases of the moon table decorations.
*Please Register for your free ticket*
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 15th
Dark Skies Theatre: Stargazing & Moon Watching Experience
Join Dark Skies Gigha on a winter stargazing and moon watching experience at our Dark Skies Theatre as we explore and enjoy the dark skies of November in the Northern Hemisphere.
The events features: a moon-watching and outdoor stargazing session at the Dark Skies Theatre at the North End of the Isle of Gigha.
DARK SKIES THEATRE
With the support of our community Dark Skies Gigha’s Dark Sky Theatre was established in 2022.
The Theatre is located at the Dark Sky Discovery Site at the north of the island. At the site you will find a night sky interpretation board, benches and stargazing pamphlets for islanders and visitors.
Dark Skies Theatre Location
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