A Royal Connection
It is common knowledge that archers, archery, and the yew tree are inseparable, as the mythical figure of Robin Hood, for example, shows us all
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Yew (Taxus) – A Sensational Survivor
This in-depth article explores in comprehensive detail a particular aspect to the yew’s botanical history touched upon in the Arboricultural Association online webinar – Understanding
Glamis Castle, Forfar, Angus
Glamis Castle, near Forfar in Angus is undoubtedly one of Scotland’s most beautiful castles. The home of the Earl and Countess of Strathmore and Kinghorne,
How Old Can a Yew Tree Become?
This question has perplexed yew research for centuries. It remains unanswered, because the truth is, we do not know. However, studies carried out in Britain
What’s So Special About Yew Trees?
A well-known wow factor about yew trees is that they can live for a very, very, long time. Dendrochronology can prove yews can live to
How Old is That Yew? – Age Categories Used by SYTHI
Since time immemorial individual trees have been described as ancient and are often found featuring in myth, legend, literature, folklore and botanical science. This epithet
