Flow country Scotland map: Where is the new Unesco World Heritage Site?

It sits on several sites across the north of Caithness and Sutherland, covering about 1500 miles of well-preserved peatland. At the western edge, the area is bounded by a line running from Loch Fleet to Loch Shin, and another line running from the northern extent of Loch Shin up to Tongue. READ MORE: SNP demand apology as Labour set to 'finally admit' £20bn in cuts and tax hikes In the east, the area ends along a line running roughly from Wick up to Reay.

Reacting to the news, Scottish Government Net Zero Secretary Gillian Martin said it was a “momentous day” for both Caithness and Sutherland and Scotland overall. “The Flow Country is an area of truly outstanding natural beauty and its diverse ecosystems and peatlands are a vital part of our efforts to combat climate change and nature loss. "This new global prominence will help preserve the area for many generations to come," she said.

The site is the 35th World Heritage Site in the UK, but is the first natural one in Scotland. In addition, it is the world's first peatland bog to gain the prestigious status..