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Vastness of Space - The Bogs of the Flow Country

Vastness of Space - The Bogs of the Flow Country

FromWild for Scotland Podcast


Vastness of Space - The Bogs of the Flow Country

FromWild for Scotland Podcast

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Length:
47 minutes
Released:
Oct 3, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

'A Vastness of Space' is a story about my trip to the Flow Country, a region of vast peatlands spanning Caithness and Sutherland. We travel through the area by car, by train, by bike and on foot, and learn about the fascinating ecology of a blanket bog. From its complex system of interlinked peat pools to a variety of birds and insects that call these moorlands their home.We also talk to Milly Revill-Hayward from the RSPB who - along with her colleagues - takes care of the Forsinard Flows Nature Reserve at the heart of the Flow Country.Visit our website to find the full show notes incl. the transcript, tips for a trip to the Flow Country and links to further reading about bogs.Check out my detailed travel guide for the Flow Country.Listen to our episode 'The Big Picture' to learn more about peat bog restoration.Find out how to support our show and unlock bonus content.Help us spread the word about Wild for Scotland! If you hear something you like in this episode, take a screenshot and share what you like about it on your Instagram stories. And tag us @wildforscotland so we can say thank you! Join our email list for weekly resources and glimpses behind the scenes.Follow us on Instagram @wildforscotlandAlso check out my Scotland blog Watch Me See!
Released:
Oct 3, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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Wild for Scotland is an immersive storytelling podcast with travel stories from Scotland. Hosted by award-winning travel blogger Kathi Kamleitner (WatchMeSee.com), it's a show is for Scotland-lovers around the world. The show enables you to lean back and travel to Scotland. It allows you to connect with the country through stories, indulge in a little bit of escapism and dream up future trips. Each episode includes either an immersive travel story and a few practical tips to inspire future trips, or a conversation with a local who is passionate about sharing Scotland with the world.