🌿 The Flow Country
UNESCO World Heritage peatland in northern Scotland
📋 Fast Facts
- One of the world's largest continuous blanket bog areas, covering approximately 4,000 square kilometres
- Located in Caithness and Sutherland in northern Scotland
- UNESCO World Heritage Site designated for global ecological importance
- Stores vast quantities of carbon and supports rare peatland species
The Flow Country is a vast expanse of blanket bog in northern Scotland, representing one of the largest continuous peatland areas in the world. Covering around 4,000 square kilometres across Caithness and Sutherland, it has accumulated over thousands of years through the slow build-up of peat. The site is designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its critical role in carbon storage, water regulation, and the preservation of globally significant peatland ecosystems ...