The Flow Country World Heritage Site

Set in the secluded open landscape of Caithness and Sutherland, the Flow Country is a seemingly untouched wilderness with deep roots in Highland history and nature. This is one of Europe’s most important natural resources and the UK’s newest natural World Heritage Site.

It’s no surprise that the Flow Country was featured on Travel + Leisure’s ’50 Best Places to Travel in 2025’ either. It is the ideal space in Scotland to slow down your travels, soak in the unique landscapes around you, and discover ways to give back to the area to preserve it for future generations to come. Delve into the local nature and wildlife with hundreds of species making their home here, gaze up at the night sky to see which stars and constellations you can spot, explore the site on foot or by bike to get that extra bit close to this special corner of Scotland.

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Travel by train

Sit back, relax and enjoy the views as you travel to The Flow Country by train. Scotland’s rail systems offer a variety of daily services to Inverness from across the country. Once you’re in Inverness, hop on board the scenic Far North Line to Wick and Thurso, which passes through dramatic landscapes, towering mountains, rustic coastlines and many more jaw-dropping sights along the way.

Head off the single track roads and take in the scenery around you as you travel to the surrounding towns and villages of Lairg, Golspie, Brora, Helmsdale, Wick and Thurso. These locations are gateways to The Flow Country and great places to base yourself for exploring the area.

Learn more about train travel in Scotland.

Find out more about the Far North Line Community Rail.