When I began working in arboriculture nearly 20 years ago, my work was practical and technical: chainsaws, ropes, pruning and removals.

In the arb industry we can, quite rightly, become obsessed with oak trees as the bastions of biodiversity.

The Scotland Branch’s spring field trip to Gargunnock Estate, just west of Stirling, was a welcome chance to slow down, look closely, and see trees as they are

On 24th January 2025, Storm Eowyn swept across Scotland with powerful force, leaving a significant impact on the landscapes and tree collections at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh’s four...

The Argyle Street ash in Finnieston, Glasgow, despite showing signs of Hymenoscyphus fraxineus infection.

When a well-loved tree succumbs to disease, it is hard not to mourn its loss

The day comprises a workshop made up of five events showing different elements of the tree climbing profession

Trees are beautiful, and frequently feature in artwork. But while many artists show trees with a stylistic appearance and as part of a wider landscape scene, Tansy Lee Moir depicts them as...

13 hardy souls made the trip to the National Trust for Scotland’s (NTS) Mar Lodge Estate, Braemar, Aberdeenshire

Rubber-necking is seriously frowned upon. Miles of tail-backs just because drivers want a glimpse of someone else’s misfortune. But who is not guilty of rubbernecking?

The winter seminar and AGM took place on Saturday 3rd February at Crathes Castle in Aberdeenshire.

The first two Saturdays in September saw some of the best chainsaw carvers come to Scotland to participate in events at Carrbridge in the Highlands and Beith in North Ayrshire.

It is always a pleasure to catch up with old friends and colleagues – the Scotland Branch has always had an important role to play in that regard.

The annual Tom Hall Literary Award was set up in memory to Dr Tom Hall and to recognise writing that contributes to our understanding of arboriculture in Scotland.

Although Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has a property portfolio of over 330 sites of national importance managed on behalf of Scottish Ministers, it only has a relatively small landholding of...

After a fairly lengthy passage through Parliament, the revised National Planning Framework version 4 (NPF4) was adopted in February 2023, and the Chief Planner wrote to all Scottish planning...

It is with heavy hearts that we must inform you of the sad passing of Ron Clowes.

On 5th November the Scottish Branch presented a bats and trees habit workshop at Chatelherault Country Park.

Maintaining plant health in the urban, farmed or natural environment is of paramount importance despite the growing challenge as the risks from plant pests and diseases are steadily increasing

Scotland’s Winter Seminar and 2022 Annual General Meeting (AGM) took place at Chatelherault Country Park in South Lanarkshire on 28th January.

Sharing thoughts in writing is an act of hope. It involves opening up and being exposed to the audience’s reception of the narrative that is being offered to them as a commentary on, or...

On 18 May 2022 we gathered at the Birnam Arts Centre for a seminar on Scotland’s arboreal heritage.

This series of articles introduces the reader to a wider body of knowledge than that typically associated with the naming of plants, exploring some of the cross-cultural aspects of human behaviour...

Woodland managers, landowners, the forest industry and tree nurseries are being urged to be vigilant following the discovery of Phytophthora pluvialis near Loch Carron in the north-west of Scotland.

Severe winter storms are nothing new. However, Storm Arwen was particularly damaging to trees across large parts of northern Britain.

Felling without a valid Felling Permission (where exemptions or Directions do not apply) is an offence and may result in prosecution, a fine of up to £5000 per tree and a criminal record for...

This short introduction to plant names is a deviation from my normal approach to communicating about the diversity and life histories of plants.