Clubs / Groups on West Coast of Scotland ?

[Skipper Billy]

Does anyone know of any astro groups/societies either formal or informal on or around the West Coast of Scotland ???

I have tried the web and the local(ish) camera shop, local library etc etc and drawn a blank which surprised me given we have dark skies for miles around (albeit very few people).

Thanks in advance.

[ronin]

There is a lot of West Coast, where more precisely are you?

Seem to have: Wigtonshire, Ayreshire, Bute, Argyle, Dumbartonshire, Inverness-shire, Perthshire and Sutherland that all have a West coast aspect.

Also Renfrewshire qualifies, along with Kirkcubrightshire, Dumfriesshire

[Skipper Billy]

Argyll - but thats a big area - Oban is our nearest town to be more specific.

Thanks in advance

[Astro Imp]

Looking on the Federation of Astronomical Societies I found two that might suit, Helensburgh AS and West Kintyre Stargazers. Here's a link:-  http://fedastro.org.uk/fas/members/#Scotland

HTH and good luck.

[ronin]

Other then a 40-50 mile trip each way (Stirling) I think you will have to ask in the Social Groups section for other people in the area.

I suppose there are insufficent in your area to start a club up in Oban.

Could contact groups in Stirling, Glasgow etc as they may  have observing nights that are towards you, and sort of meet up at the observing location, and not get to the talks except occasionally.

[Skipper Billy]

Thanks guys for your advice - all the places mentioned are 2 hours plus each way but I will post in the Social groups section and see if there are many people local.

Thanks again

SB