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Blair Drummond Moss: A Historical Perspective

This page provides a historical overview of the Blair Drummond Moss area in Perthshire, Scotland, primarily focusing on its transformation from a marshy mossland to productive agricultural land. The information is gathered from various historical records, personal communications, and online resources.

Historical Significance

• The transformation of Blair Drummond Moss into agricultural land was initiated by Lord Kames, significantly altering the landscape of the Carse of Stirling.
• The Moss of Kincardine, located within Blair Drummond, was a large area of limited agricultural use before the land reclamation project.
• The land reclamation scheme began in 1766, leading to the conversion of a large part of Blair Drummond and Flanders Moss into farmland.

Geographical Context

• Blair Drummond Moss is situated at the western end of the Carse of Stirling, near Flanders Moss. Coordinates: 56.167N 4.044W.
• The area is located south of Doune in Perthshire (National Grid reference NS/7296).

Historical Records and Resources

• S.R.O. R.H.P. 276/1: Early nineteenth-century plan of Blair Drummond Moss reduced by John Legate from an earlier plan (copy in NMRS).
• Mention of a talk on March 6, 2009, at Blair Drummond community hall regarding the Blair Drummond Moss census.
• References to the National Library of Australia, which holds relevant historical books and materials.

Related Locations

• Blair Drummond Caravan Park, located within the old walled garden of Blair Drummond House.
• Site Name: Blairdrummond Moss, Kirk Lane, South Kirklane Farm; Alternative Name: Blair Drummond Estate Blair Drummond Policies; Canmore ID 46089.
• Blair Drummond House, Mill Of Torr. Classification Watermill. Alternative Name Blairdrummond Moss Blair Drummond Estate Blair Drummond.

People and Families

• The McLarens of Blair Drummond Moss: New World Settlers.
• Reference to James Drummond and other individuals with the name Drummond or Moss.

Potential Ecological Implications

• The transformation of Blair Drummond Moss impacted the local ecosystem by converting a bog into agricultural land, although the specific consequences are not detailed in this text.
• Flanders Moss, described as the largest bog of its kind in Britain, is located near Blair Drummond, indicating the regional importance of peatland habitats.