News on Flow Country Proposals

Thank you all so much for taking the time to engage with our Flow Country World Heritage Site consultation here on Commonplace. The consultation has now closed and we have been pleased with the high level engagement and enthusiasm for the project.

Later this year, the Flow Country World Heritage Site team will submit our nomination document to UNESCO, who will decide whether The Flow Country becomes a World Heritage Site. The deliberation process could take up to two years and we will keep you all updated through the Flow Country website, which you can find by following this link: https://www.theflowcountry.org.uk/world-heritage-site/

It is so important that we have been able to demonstrate interest and support among local communities, so your contributions here on commonplace and through attending our in-person consultation events in June have been hugely helpful for our bid.

I would also like to take this opportunity to bring to your attention an ongoing consultation for the proposed Flow Country World Heritage Site Management Plan, which can be found by following this link: https://consult.highland.gov.uk/kse/event/36987. By following this link, you will be able to view our draft management plan and complete a survey giving your views.