Achreamie Moss

Downs, Moorland in Caithness

Scotland

Achreamie Moss

Grazing Land Rough grazing near Skail. The island of Hoy may be seen in the far distance.
Grazing Land Credit: John MacKenzie

Achreamie Moss is a vast expanse of diverse and captivating natural beauty situated in the county of Caithness, Scotland. This enchanting mossland, spanning approximately 15 square kilometers, is characterized by its unique combination of downs and moorland, offering a rich tapestry of landscapes to explore.

The mossland is predominantly covered with a thick layer of peat, which has been formed over thousands of years. This peat acts as a natural sponge, retaining water and creating a unique habitat for a variety of plant and animal species. The mossland is home to a plethora of heather, cotton grass, and sphagnum mosses, which create a vibrant and colorful scenery throughout the year.

Achreamie Moss is also renowned for its diverse wildlife population. The area provides a haven for numerous bird species, including curlews, golden plovers, and red grouse, which can be spotted soaring across the open skies. Additionally, the mossland is known to house a range of rare insects and amphibians, making it a significant ecological site.

Visitors to Achreamie Moss can indulge in a multitude of outdoor activities, such as hiking, birdwatching, and photography. The mossland offers several trails and paths that allow visitors to navigate through its picturesque surroundings while discovering its unique flora and fauna.

Overall, Achreamie Moss is a captivating natural gem, offering a tranquil retreat for nature enthusiasts, photographers, and those seeking an escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Its diverse landscapes and thriving wildlife make it an ideal destination for exploring and immersing oneself in the beauty of Caithness.

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Achreamie Moss Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 58.577646/-3.7140676 or Grid Reference ND0066. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Grazing Land Rough grazing near Skail. The island of Hoy may be seen in the far distance.
Grazing Land
Rough grazing near Skail. The island of Hoy may be seen in the far distance.
Cnoc Freiceadain Long Cairn Over 5000 years old.
Cnoc Freiceadain Long Cairn
Over 5000 years old.
Ruin in ploughed field
Ruin in ploughed field
Dounreay Dounreay. The information board, and three others, are all that remain of a 'visitor centre', and by the way, expect Police attention if you happen to stop here to read aforementioned information boards. Avoid!
Dounreay
Dounreay. The information board, and three others, are all that remain of a 'visitor centre', and by the way, expect Police attention if you happen to stop here to read aforementioned information boards. Avoid!
Wings over Dounreay Passing gannet seemingly embracing nuclear power.  
Taken from aboard HV Hamnavoe en route from Stromness to Scrabster.
Wings over Dounreay
Passing gannet seemingly embracing nuclear power. Taken from aboard HV Hamnavoe en route from Stromness to Scrabster.
Dounreay Nuclear Power Station in 1964 There was a fleet of coaches parked between the camera and the power station
Dounreay Nuclear Power Station in 1964
There was a fleet of coaches parked between the camera and the power station
Dounreay Nuclear Power Station Viewed from the A836.
The site is now owned by the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority.
Dounreay Nuclear Power Station
Viewed from the A836. The site is now owned by the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority.
Entrance to Dounreay Nuclear Power Development Establishment, 1986 View NW from the A836 Thurso - Bettyhill road, with my car parked on the corner. The Prototype Fast Reactor (in the building on the left) was then in operation, continuing until 1994, while under the spherical dome (139 ft. diameter) was the earlier Fast Reactor being already under decommissioning.
Entrance to Dounreay Nuclear Power Development Establishment, 1986
View NW from the A836 Thurso - Bettyhill road, with my car parked on the corner. The Prototype Fast Reactor (in the building on the left) was then in operation, continuing until 1994, while under the spherical dome (139 ft. diameter) was the earlier Fast Reactor being already under decommissioning.
Dounreay Nuclear Power Development Establishment, 1986 Westward view from the airfield, which opened 1944 for RAF Coastal Command, soon taken over by the Royal Navy as HMS Tern II, later by the UK Atomic Energy Authority. (See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3483712">NC9966 : Entrance to Dounreay Nuclear Power Development Establishment, 1986</a> for more detail).
Dounreay Nuclear Power Development Establishment, 1986
Westward view from the airfield, which opened 1944 for RAF Coastal Command, soon taken over by the Royal Navy as HMS Tern II, later by the UK Atomic Energy Authority. (See NC9966 : Entrance to Dounreay Nuclear Power Development Establishment, 1986 for more detail).
Dounreay, UKAEA: Fast Reactor Building, 1986 View northward from the former RAF Airfield. The Fast Reactor had ceased to provide power to the Grid since 1977 and was already being decommissioned - see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3483712">NC9966 : Entrance to Dounreay Nuclear Power Development Establishment, 1986</a>.
Dounreay, UKAEA: Fast Reactor Building, 1986
View northward from the former RAF Airfield. The Fast Reactor had ceased to provide power to the Grid since 1977 and was already being decommissioned - see NC9966 : Entrance to Dounreay Nuclear Power Development Establishment, 1986.
Dounreay Nuclear Power Station Site, Dounreay, Caithness, viewed from P&Os Adonia - 1 The Power Station was established in 1955 on the site of a former WW2 Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS) Airfield named HMS Tern (II) ...  which itself was a satellite station of HMS Tern based at Twatt in Orkney. 

Since 2005 it is undergoing decommissioning ... a process which will take until 2036 ... 
... with the site finally becoming available as a brownfield site in 2336

See also ...
<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3654263">NC9867 : Dounreay Nuclear Power Station Site, Dounreay, Caithness, viewed from P&Os Adonia - 2</a>
Dounreay Nuclear Power Station Site, Dounreay, Caithness, viewed from P&Os Adonia - 1
The Power Station was established in 1955 on the site of a former WW2 Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS) Airfield named HMS Tern (II) ... which itself was a satellite station of HMS Tern based at Twatt in Orkney. Since 2005 it is undergoing decommissioning ... a process which will take until 2036 ... ... with the site finally becoming available as a brownfield site in 2336 See also ... NC9867 : Dounreay Nuclear Power Station Site, Dounreay, Caithness, viewed from P&Os Adonia - 2
Dounreay Nuclear Power Station Site, Dounreay, Caithness, viewed from P&Os Adonia - 2 The Power Station was established in 1955 on the site of a former WW2 Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS) Airfield named HMS Tern (II) ...  which itself was a satellite station of HMS Tern based at Twatt in Orkney. 

Since 2005 it is undergoing decommissioning ... a process which will take until 2036 ... 
... with the site finally becoming available as a brownfield site in 2336

See also ...
<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3654257">NC9867 : Dounreay Nuclear Power Station Site, Dounreay, Caithness, viewed from P&Os Adonia - 1</a>
Dounreay Nuclear Power Station Site, Dounreay, Caithness, viewed from P&Os Adonia - 2
The Power Station was established in 1955 on the site of a former WW2 Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS) Airfield named HMS Tern (II) ... which itself was a satellite station of HMS Tern based at Twatt in Orkney. Since 2005 it is undergoing decommissioning ... a process which will take until 2036 ... ... with the site finally becoming available as a brownfield site in 2336 See also ... NC9867 : Dounreay Nuclear Power Station Site, Dounreay, Caithness, viewed from P&Os Adonia - 1
Dounreay From Fresgoe
Dounreay From Fresgoe
Dounreay view Looking towards the main part of the Dounreay site, including the 'golf ball' dome.
Dounreay view
Looking towards the main part of the Dounreay site, including the 'golf ball' dome.
Dounreay view Looking towards the western end of the Dounreay site. This includes the Vulcan Naval Reactor Test Establishment.
Dounreay view
Looking towards the western end of the Dounreay site. This includes the Vulcan Naval Reactor Test Establishment.
Oigin's Geo near Dounreay nuclear power station
Oigin's Geo near Dounreay nuclear power station
Coastline towards Dounreay nuclear power station
Coastline towards Dounreay nuclear power station
Dounreay Nuclear Power Development Establishment
Dounreay Nuclear Power Development Establishment
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Achreamie Moss is located at Grid Ref: ND0066 (Lat: 58.577646, Lng: -3.7140676)

Unitary Authority: Highland

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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