700 year old layering Yew
This Yew tree still grows at Craigends. It is understood to be one of the largest Yews in Scotland. Never again will a single story be told: To play this … Continue reading 700 year old layering Yew
Tag: Yews
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
Kilneuair: Chapel of the Yew Trees
On Monday 11th February 2019 I visited Kilneuair: ‘the Chapel of the Yew Trees’. I share what a magpie collected:
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
Headless
The Inchbrakie yew, visited by me on the 17th December 2018. This was the last refuge of the Marquis of Montrose. Yet naebody seems to remember? I worry about disembodied … Continue reading Headless