World Heritage designation start of ‘exciting future’ for the Flow Country

Responding to the Flow Country designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site today (Friday), Malcolm Roughead, Chief Executive of VisitScotland, said: “The Flow Country is a fascinating region of Scotland and a vital part of our natural environment, so it’s wonderful news that the area has achieved UNESCO World Heritage Site status.

“World Heritage status acknowledges a place’s global value and its protection for the future and Flow Country will join our already illustrious list of World Heritage Sites across Scotland.

“By working with our industry partners, we believe the UNESCO designation for the Flow Country will support sustainable and responsible tourism across Caithness and Sutherland, with the interests of the local environment and communities at its heart.

“Slow tourism will be a key part of that activity, whereby visitors are encouraged to take their time to fully explore the area, act responsibly, and immerse themselves in the culture and natural environment.

“This marks the start of an exciting future for this special part of Caithness and Sutherland, and we hope it will further enhance our ambition for Scotland to become a sustainable tourism destination that benefits all.”

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