Remarkable botanical records from Corrour in Westerness (v.c.97), including Baldellia repens (Alismataceae) and Illecebrum verticillatum (Caryophyllaceae), new to Scotland

Biological recording in Britain has increased accessibility and popularity due to recent technological advances. However, remote locations may still be under-recorded, particularly for aquatic plants taxonomically challenging groups. We describe a set of notable botanical discoveries made 2021 at Corrour the Scottish Highlands (v.c.97 Westerness), including Baldellia repens, Illecebrum verticillatum (new Scotland) six British altitudinal records. At time writing, there are now four Nationally Rare vascular plant taxa recorded on estate 29 Scarce taxa. These findings demonstrate value collaboration between land managers, ecologists, BSBI staff local community. Both B. repens I. well established considerable abundance with clear evidence regeneration. also occurs Tay catchment have arrived via vegetative dispersal by waterfowl. The origin is more ambiguous but suggested mechanisms include forestry, railway or hydroelectricity workings. Despite likely element accidental human-mediated spread, should considered an intriguing addition flora Westerness. Climate change could facilitate further establishment this northern parts Britain, it that other new records both await.