Heather Family Collection

Offas Dyke path leading to the summit of Moel Famau in the Clwydian Mountain Range Clwyd, North Wales, UK, August

Llyn Cregennen and view toward Cadair Idris, late evening lightr, near Dolgellau, Snowdonia National Park, Wales, UK, September 2013

Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) sitting on fallen tree in pine woodland, Glenfeshie, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, August

RF - Flowering heather moor and scattered pine and birch, Tulloch Moor, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK.August (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Slopes of Moel Famau mountain showing patches cut for Heather (Calluna vulgaris) management with the Vale of Clwyd in the background Clwydian Range, North Wales, UK, August 2016

Mountain hare (Lepus timidus) in summer pelage amongst heather, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, August

English springer spaniel in Rhododendron. Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA

Emperor moth (Saturnia pavonia) female wide angle view showing heather moorland habitat. Peak District National Park, UK. April

RF - Red Grouse (Lagopus lagopus scotica) among heather. Scotland. August

RF - Heather moorland in the foothills of the Cairngorm mountains, Scotland, UK. August
RF - Heather moorland in the foothills of the Cairngorm mountains, Scotland, UK.August (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Scots Pines (Pinus sylvestris) and flowering heather moorland at sunrise, Abernethy, Cairngorms National Park, August 2016

View towards Higger Tor from Over Owler Tor with heather in full bloom. Abandoned millstone can be seen in the foreground. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. August 2015

Small tortoiseshell butterfly (Aglais urticae) resting on heather, Westhay, Somerset Levels, UK, August

Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) amongst Bell heather (Erica cinerea) Cairngorms National Park, Highlands, Scotland, August

The Crow Stones at sunrise, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. August 2015

Tea plantation, cultivation and harvesting of tea, around 1870, Japan, Historic
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Small pool on bog moorland, Tulloch Moor, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK. August, 2017

Mist surrounding Caledonian forest in the Ryvoan Pass, Cairgorms National Park, Scotland, UK. September, 2017

View from Long Mynd with Bodbury Hill in the foreground and Caer Caradoc Hill and The Lawley in the background, Shropshire, UK. August 2020

Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) on trunk surrounded by heather, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, August

Reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) week old calf sheltering in heather, reintroduced Cairngorm Reindeer herd, Cairngorm National Park, Speyside, Scotland, May

Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) forest with sun filtering through mist, Alvie Estate, Kincraig, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, June

Mixed habitat of heather moorland and commercial forestry on grouse shooting estate, northern Scotland, UK, April 2016

Patchwork of upland heather moorland on grouse shooting estate, northern Scotland, UK, April 2016

Patchwork of upland heather moorland and isolated pine tree on grouse shooting estate, northern Scotland, UK, April 2016

Elevated view over lochs and pine forest, Rothiemurchus, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, September 2013

Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) sapling on heather moorland, Strathspey, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, November 2013

Red grouse (Lagopus lagopus scotica) in moorland, Cairngorms National Park, Grampian, Scotland, UK, April 2015

Rainbow over Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) trees, Glen Affric, Highlands, Scotland, UK, October 2015

Patchwork of upland heather moorland and isolated Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) trees on grouse shooting estate, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, April 2016

Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) sitting on log amongst heather, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, August

Red grouse (Lagopus lagopus scoticus) on heather moorland, Derwent Edge, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK, August

Red grouse (Lagopus lagopus scotica) sitting in flowering heather, Peak District, UK, September

Alpenrose - in flower by an alpine stream - Engadin valley - Switzerland
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The heather family is a diverse and captivating group of plants that can be found in various stunning landscapes around the world. From the Offas Dyke path leading to the summit of Moel Famau in the Clwydian Mountain Range, to Llyn Cregennen with its breathtaking view toward Cadair Idris during late evening light near Dolgellau, these locations offer a glimpse into the beauty of heather-filled environments. In Glenfeshie, a red squirrel finds solace on a fallen tree amidst pine woodland, while Tulloch Moor in Cairngorms National Park showcases an enchanting scene of flowering heather moor intertwined with scattered pine and birch trees. Amongst this picturesque setting, one may even spot a mountain hare adorned in its summer pelage. Heathers also have their place beyond natural habitats. An English springer spaniel playfully explores Rhododendron bushes in Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA. Meanwhile, an emperor moth gracefully displays itself against the backdrop of heather moorland habitat. Scotland's August landscape boasts both red grouse camouflaged among vibrant purple heather and tea plantations where cultivation and harvesting take place since 1870. These historic sites showcase how humans have interacted with this unique family throughout time. Lastly, patches cut for Heather management on the slopes of Moel Famau mountain demonstrate how these plants are carefully maintained to preserve their beauty and ecological significance. Over Owler Tor offers another perspective as it presents Higger Tor framed by blooming heather. Whether you find yourself immersed within Scotland's Cairngorm mountains or exploring other corners of our planet like Japan's tea plantations or Connecticut's gardens - there is no denying that wherever you encounter them; members of the heather family bring charm and allure to any landscape they grace.