SSG interviewed on DS for BBC Radio Scotland FM’s Breakfast Show

SSG interviewed on DS for BBC Radio Scotland FM's Breakfast Show

When

28 May 2026    
6:00 am - 9:00 am

Where

Event Type

SSG Interviewed on Strathnairn’s Dark Skies & the proposed Highland-wide Dark Skies Policy for BBC Radio Scotland FM | Breakfast Show

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Breakfast  (6-9am) on Thursday 28 May at the 6.30am, 7.30am & 8.30am Local News Bulletins.

Dr Andy McGregor, Chair of Strathnairn Stargazing Group & Julie Macrae, Project Advisor with Strathnairn Community Council (supporting the local Community), were interviewed by Jennifer Bowey at the BBC.  The interview mainly focused on the Planning Side, ahead of the Highland Council considering the adoption of a regional Dark Skies Policy tomorrow in the Council’s Chamber. .

Extracts from the interview will be broadcast tomorrow morning, as part of the local news bulletins at 6.30, 7.30 & 8.30am

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