Scotland’s ancient Skipinnish Oak wins UK tree of the year
by Helena Horton Environment reporter from on (#6RV4X)
Lochaber tree, named after the ceilidh band that discovered it, now in running for European Tree of the Year contest
An ancient oak named after a ceilidh band has won the UK's tree of the year competition and will now compete in the European edition.
The Skipinnish Oak in Lochaber, Scotland, was discovered by chance by members of the band of that name who were playing a nearby gig for the Native Woodland Discussion Group.
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