WATCH: ‘Scientific banter at the highest level’ as King Charles visits Forsinard Flows
His Majesty King Charles was noted as being “very knowledgeable” on topics such as peatland restoration during his visit to Forsinard Flows yesterday, engaging in “scientific banter at the highest level”.
Among those who the King met upon his arrival were World Heritage bid chair, Frances Gunn, and NatureScot director Graham Neville, along with Far North MP Jamie Stone, Highland MSP Maree Todd, Highland Council leader Raymond Bremner and NatureScot chairman Professor Colin Galbraith.
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Making his first visit to the site since becoming a patron for the RSPB, His Majesty was briefed on the dedication of the bid team in achieving the accolade, before being given a tour of the visitor centre.
There he had a chance to meet several scientists and people key to the success of the Flow Country’s successful bid for UNESCO World Heritage Site status.
Speaking after the King’s visit, Lord Lieutenant for Sutherland, Major General Marriott said: “I think His Majesty really enjoyed the visit. He is very well informed about this subject and was asking some really quite penetrating questions of the many scientists who were here today, and they all enjoyed it.”
