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The Skipinnish Oak

Achnacarry, Highland

Recorded by: Martin Hugi

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  • Tree of the Year – Winner

The Skipinnish Oak was announced as the winner of the 2024 UK Tree of the Year competition. Hidden away in a Sitka spruce plantation in Lochaber, Scotland, this tree was named after the Skipinnish ceilidh band whose members discovered it while at the Native Woodlands Discussion Group.

About the tree

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Species:
Sessile oakQuercus petraea
Form:
Pollard
Standing or fallen:
Standing
Living status:
Alive
Girth:
8.00m at a height of 1.50m
Veteran status:
Ancient tree

Location of tree

County:
Highland
Country:
Scotland
Grid reference:
NN1836086242
Public accessibility:
Public - Scottish Outdoor Access
Surroundings:
Woodland

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The Skipinnish Oak

Achnacarry, Highland

Recorded by: Martin Hugi

About the tree

Species:
Sessile oak
Form:
Pollard
Standing or fallen:
Standing
Living status:
Alive
Girth:
8.00m at a height of 1.50m
Condition:
--
Veteran status:
Ancient tree
Tree number:
236486
Local or historic name:
The Skipinnish Oak

Location of tree

County:
Highland
Country:
Scotland
Grid reference:
NN1836086242
Public accessibility:
Public - Scottish Outdoor Access
Surroundings:
Woodland
Ancient tree site:
--
Woodland Trust wood:
No

Wildlife

Epiphytes:
Lichen, Moss, Cuckoo tree
Fungi:
Beefsteak fungus (Fistulina hepatica)
Invertebrates:
--
Bats:
--

Recorded by

Recorded by:
Martin Hugi
Recording organisation:
--
Last visited:
29/10/2024
First recorded:
10/11/2022
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