🌿 The Flow Country
A'Mhoine-Hope-Loyal — Europe's largest continuous blanket bog
📋 Fast Facts
- UNESCO World Heritage Site covering approximately 4,000 square kilometres
- Located in the northern Highlands of Scotland (Caithness and Sutherland)
- One of the largest continuous areas of blanket bog in the world
- Functions as a major carbon sink, storing thousands of years of accumulated organic matter
The Flow Country is a vast expanse of blanket peatland in the northern Highlands of Scotland, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its exceptional ecological and climate significance. Covering roughly 4,000 square kilometres across Caithness and Sutherland, it represents one of the largest continuous stretches of blanket bog in the world. The landscape comprises gently undulating terrain interspersed with small lochs, streams, and water pools, creating a distinctive wetland ecosystem ...