The Fraser Yew
The Fraser yew tree high above Loch Ness, which has been growing for over 800 years, had great importance for the Stratherrick Frasers, who used to gather here before a … Continue reading The Fraser Yew
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The Auchendrane Yew
The Site of Auchendrane Castle not a vestige of which remains. It was the residence of John Muir mentioned in Sir Walter Scott’s Tragedy of Auchendrane. Patterson in his History … Continue reading The Auchendrane Yew
The Culfargie Yew
1858: “In the Orchard attached to Culfargey Stand a Celebrated Yew tree whose branches are very curiously turned into the form of an Arm Chair in which the Reverend Mr … Continue reading The Culfargie Yew
‘The Persecuting Raploch’
By 1856 the only remains of the ancient mansion of Raploch, in the parish of Dalserf, was a Doocot and an old yew tree. This was how Raploch was described … Continue reading ‘The Persecuting Raploch’
The Abbotshall Yew
It was recorded in the late 19th century that an old yew tree situated in the garden belonging to Raith House marked the spot where the Abbots had their ‘pleasaunce … Continue reading The Abbotshall Yew
St Columba’s Yew
The poet Tomas Tranströmer:The following account of St. Columba`s Yew on the island of Bernera was written by Paul Greenwood: “Bernera is a tiny tidal isle to the north of … Continue reading St Columba’s Yew
Two avenues of trees
In 1747 two avenues of trees were planted at Gartincaber at right angles to each other. The avenue to the north of the house was of beech and has suffered … Continue reading Two avenues of trees
The bicycle tree [the memory of you]
This film is about a self-seeded sycamore tree that still grows by the Brig O’Turk. It is an auld tree now. Neither the tree, nor the bike absorbed by it, … Continue reading The bicycle tree [the memory of you]