CARN NAN TRI-TIGHEARNAN (Land at Nairn)

CARN NAN TRI-TIGHEARNAN: Nairn - An outstanding example of upland blanket mire in the eastern highlands with an extensive area of well-developed lichen-rich mire on a deep peat plateau between 1750 and 2000 feet. Transitions from mire to heath and good altitudinal vegetation trends are shown well. Bearberry-ling heath covers the steeper slopes above the River Findhorn and is locally species-rich. Along the Carnach Burn is a botanically interesting series of mesotrophic flushes. The rare Baltic rush occurs on the west of Carn Sgumain; usually a plant of north east dune slacks. A fauna typical of upland heath is present.

Access

The land is a key Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), first notified in 1974. Access is by guided walks. For details please contact Mr Derek Hamilton.