Words & Art

We all respond in different ways to the Flow Country Landscape and the wonders that it holds. It provides an inspiration to many, and some of the products of this inspiration are provided here.

Roxane Andersen: Professor of Peatland Science

Long-form verse:
The Special Blanket

Janis MacKay: Author

Short Story:
The Bog Girl of the Flow Country

Ruth Thomas: Author

Short Story:
Above the Plain

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News

Flow Country Showcase for International Evaluation Team

05/09/2023 1:10pm by

Community groups, crofters, estate owners, foresters, conservationists, developers, tourism businesses, scientific experts and government agencies have teamed up to ensure that an international team of inspectors understands why the Flow Country deserves global recognition as Scotland’s newest UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Flow Country World Heritage project working towards maximising potential benefits

15/05/2023 8:16am by

Growing and managing exciting new opportunities for northern communities and businesses resulting from the potential UNESCO World Heritage inscription for the Flow Country was the theme of a major gathering of local and national stakeholders last week.

Flow Country Candidate World Heritage Site Planning Position Statement Approved by Councillors

11/05/2023 4:45pm by

On May the 4th, 2023 the Highland Council’s Economy and Infrastructure Committee approved a Planning Position Statement which aims to provide clarity to developers in relation to the candidate Flow Country World Heritage Site.