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Collieston
is bounded to the south by the Forvie National Nature
Reserve.
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The Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) Forvie Stephenson Education Centre at Little Collieston |
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The
Stephenson Education Centre was opened in 1998 on the
site of the former croft house and steading at Little
Collieston. The old barn is situated to the left of
the new buildings and houses. It has been renovated
to house an exhibition and small audio visual theatre.
The new building contains a further exhibition area,
a classroom, SNH admin offices and associated facilities.
For further information on the work of click the link.
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Sand Dunes at Forvie |
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Looking
south across the dunes system on Forvie National Nature
reserve towards the Ythan estuary. Home to a variety
of wildlife including foxes and roe deer, the dune system
at Forvie is one of the most extensive in Europe. At
the southern end, the dunes are still shifting, come
six kilometres north, close to Collieston, they are
stable and covered in marram grass.
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Sphagnum moss |
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Sphagnum
Moss, found in abundance on the moors of the Forvie
National Nature Reserve, was in great demand as a field
dressing during World War One. With a natural chemical
substance that could aid healing, complete with a natural
antiseptic, the common plant was much sought after.
In addition to its ability to absorb several times its
own weight in water (liquid or blood), Sphagnum Moss
was also light to carry, making it ideal for carrying
as an in-pocket field dressing.
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copyright
collieston's century 2003 |
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