Rowan probably tops the list, its power renowned in tales from all over the country, from the Borders to the far north. Mine are up the burn near our boundary so to collect some branches on ...

Five contenders to be named Scotland's Tree of the Year have been announced. The shortlist includes a hawthorn planted by Mary Queen of Scots and a "photographers' favourite" stunted oak tree. The ...

OH ROWAN TREE Oh rowan tree, oh rowan tree, Thou'll aye be dear tae me, Entwined thou art wi mony ties O hame and infancy. Thy leaves were aye the first of spring, Thy flowers the simmer's pride.

A fungi foray at Arbroath, a special rowan tree near Moffat and the origins of frankincense Up next Chris Packham and Megan McCubbin on their passion for wildlife and the natural environment.