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,
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Scotland’s History and the Yew
Living for over 1,000 years, Scotland’s most ancient yews are witnesses to the birth and growth of the nation. From St Columba to Robert the
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
Wemyss Mausoleum, Gosford Estate, East Lothian
It may seem a strange question to ask, are there pyramids in Scotland? The answer is yes – but not quite what we would typically
The Churchyard Yew – A Poem
Charubel was the pseudonym of the Welsh mystic, John Thomas (1826 – 1908). The poem comes from Charubel (1906) Psychology of Botany Minerals and
The Irish Yew – Taxus Baccata Fastigiata
On the mountains above Florence Court, a local farmer noticed some strange looking bushes of yew and dug them up. Some sources say this was
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