Heritage Trees of Scotland

It is well known that each and every country has its own unique heritage trees, Scotland is no different. Yes, they come in a bunch of various shapes and sizes, but each and every one of them has one thing in common: they hold cultural, or historical significance.

Home of some of the richest soil on the planet, Scotland has some of the most breathtaking heritage trees that you will come across. While staying at one of the Royal Deeside hotels last summer, I had the opportunity to explore some of these significant trees. Here are a few of my findings:

The Arran Whitebeams can be found in the area of the Isle of Arran, hence the name. These trees, like many other heritage trees of Scotland, can not be found anywhere else in the world. Considered to be the rarest of native trees, you will know them when you come across them.

The Bicycle tree of Scotland is perhaps the most odd attraction that you will come across when you seek these historically significant trees. Located in Brig O' Turk, the Bicycle tree has nearly swallowed an entire ship's anchor, as well as a bicycle. This tree receives much attention during tourist season, so expect to wait a few minutes if you are hoping to take a photo.

Luckily, I will be returning to Scotland in the near future to conduct more research on these unique specimens, but if you happen to come across something that you feel deserves consideration, make a blog of it. People are always looking for heritage trees of Scotland. While I will be staying at a Dunkeld hotel on my next trip, I am sure that historically significant trees can be found in nearly every region of Scotland, you just need to take the time to locate them.