Bringing people together to improve the natural & cultural heritage of the Carse of Stirling.
The Carse of Stirling holds a special place in Scotland’s history.
Watched over by Stirling Castle and criss-crossed by the River Forth, the carse is a massive floodplain that stretches west of Stirling to the Lake of Menteith. Once a wet, marshy barrier, large areas were drained centuries ago leaving rich agricultural land. It is now home to many farms, businesses and small communities but retains a wild and unique beauty.
The Carse of Stirling is dotted with a patchwork of habitats that support a host of different wildlife, like farmland birds, brown hares and wildflowers.
At its heart lies Flanders Moss, a National Nature Reserve, and one of the most unspoiled raised bogs in Europe.
Places like Flanders Moss are not just important for wildlife and pleasant to visit. They also play a vital role in our environment, holding vast amounts of carbon, and modulating water levels in nearby rivers.
The Carse of Stirling Partnership was set up to help people living on and around the carse to come together and make positive changes to their local environment.
Through the co-operative work of farmers, residents, landowners and businesses, the project is striving to improve access, find solutions to issues like flooding, and protect wildlife.
Through work with local schools, the project is also looking to the next generation, fostering a sense of place and a love and understanding of the natural world in the children of the carse.
