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Flanders Moss In The News

On 04/01/2022

The Guardian Newspaper has an article about Flanders Moss which you can read here.

And following David’s departure last year there is now a new Reserve Manager, and bog dog of course, in post. Read Amee’s post below.

Another year has passed and we now embark on a new year with a new start! My name is Amee and this is Oatie aka The new reserve manager and bog dog! Many may recognise me as I return back to Stirling NNRs! But this time the return is permanent! Read more…
2 bogs, a swamp and some islands

Farewell to a loyal colleague

By thornhillstirling

On 25/10/2021

In Flanders Moss

We wish David well in his new posting. He will be missed at Flanders Moss.

Flanders Moss: A bog is for life, not just for Christmas!

By thornhillstirling

On 19/12/2020

In Flanders Moss

https://youtube.com/watch?v=dRJhpHeHB6I%3Fversion%3D3%26rel%3D1%26showsearch%3D0%26showinfo%3D1%26iv_load_policy%3D1%26fs%3D1%26hl%3Den%26autohide%3D2%26wmode%3Dtransparent

Flanders Moss NNR We recently set out for a wintry squelch onto Flanders Moss in search of Christmas trees. Along the way, we found reindeers, elves and stars… of a fashion. In the video below, Bethia leads us for a festive wander, introduces some species and features of raised bogs, and highlights just how important […]
A bog is for life, not just for Christmas! — 2 bogs, a swamp and some islands

Go Down to the Moss Tonight…..if you dare!

By thornhillstirling

On 31/10/2020

In Flanders Moss

Happy Hallowe’en from Flanders Moss NNR
If you venture out onto Flanders Moss, beware the centre of the bog. For here you will find a small and unassuming loch. But as darkness falls and the mist rolls in, who knows what may be lurking in the deep… An ominous misty morning on Flanders Moss NNR Perhaps you have […]
Happy Hallowe’en!

Flanders Moss Beef on TV

By thornhillstirling

On 10/10/2020

In Flanders Moss

Flanders Moss NNR Flanders Moss featured rather nicely last week on BBC Scotland Landward. Nick Nairn visited West Moss-side farm and talked to its owner Kate Sankey about her organic Shetland cattle herd that grazes the edge of Flanders. There is also some spectacular drone footage of Flanders. Follow the link below to reach the […]
Flanders Moss Beef on TV

Flanders Moss Boardwalk Safari

By thornhillstirling

On 02/09/2020

In Flanders Moss

Flanders Moss NNR

Flanders Moss is a really special place, home to some amazing wildlife. If you’ve never visited the reserve before you might like to find out what kinds of plants and animals you can expect to see on your visit at this time of year.

Well luckily, we have created a virtual boardwalk safari so you can do just that! As we are unable to run guided walks at the moment, due to covid 19 restrictions, this virtual tour of the boardwalk will show you some of the incredible wildlife we have on the reserve, like lizards and dragonflies, and tell you exactly where to look out for them.

We hope you enjoy your boardwalk safari!

Find out more about the reserve and how to get there here.

Let us know what you see on your visit by tagging us in your photos on instagram and facebook and by recording them in the new bog book!