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🌿 The Flow Country
UNESCO World Heritage peatland in northern Scotland


🕐 3 min read · Updated 1 Apr 2026 at 14:55

UNESCOUNESCO World Heritage Site

📋 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 ...

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