| Name of site |
The Acorn (Former Cabrach Primary School) |
| Class |
Milky Way |
| SQM Reading |
NA |
| Website for the site |
www.thecabrach.org |
| Description of site |
Tarmac area to the side and grass to the rear. The building can be leased for
your own stargazing events (shelter, tea & coffee,…).
(please contact
chairperson@thecabrach.org). |
| Nominating organisation |
SIGMA, www.sigma-astro.co.uk |
| Directions |
Grid ref: NJ 385 314. 7 miles up A941 from Dufftown or 8 miles along single
track road linking A920 (Dufftown - Huntly) with A941 or 11.5 miles along
A941 from Rhynie. |
| Safety notes |
Either side, the road can become difficult for vehicles in severe winter
weather. |
| Access |
No restrictions |
| Wheelchair users |
Flat ground suitable for wheelchair users, with ramps into community hall. |
| Events |
Stargazing events, information evenings and gatherings will be offered. The
building can also be leased for your own stargazing events and other
gatherings. (please contact chairperson@thecabrach.org). |
| Notes |
The Cabrach is one of the top thirty most remote zones in Scotland. It occupies
an area of ten miles wide by eight miles long consisting of wild mountainous
terrain and spectacular scenery. It is an area of great natural beauty
with unspoilt views over mountains and skies. |
