How many types of yew trees are there?

How many types of yew trees are there?

eight

What poison is in Yew Tree?

taxane alkaloids

Where is the oldest tree in Scotland?

Fortingall Yew

Why do the Scottish Highlands have no trees?

Reforestation in Norway: showing what's possible in Scotland and beyond. Some people think that the reason there are no trees growing across great swathes of Scotland is that they can't grow in these places – it's too wet, it's too windy, the soil is too thin.

What is the tallest tree in Scotland?

Douglas fir

Does Scotland have the most castles?

There have been well over two thousand castles in Scotland, although many are known only through historical records.

What is the smallest town in Scotland?

Stirling

What is the prettiest town in Scotland?

20 Pretty Villages & Towns in Scotland

  • Melrose, Scottish Borders. ...
  • Kilchattan Bay, Isle of Bute. ...
  • Ballater, Royal Deeside. ...
  • Killin, Highlands. ...
  • Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire. ...
  • Glencoe, Highlands. ...
  • Inveraray, Argyll. ...
  • Tobermory, Isle of Mull. The brightly coloured waterfront of Tobermory's Main Street is famous around the world.

What is the richest city in Scotland?

Aberdeen

What is the most beautiful part of Scotland?

The most beautiful places in Scotland

  • EILEAN SHONA. Car-free Eilean Shona is an island off the west coast of Scotland, where JM Barrie is said to have written the screenplay for Peter Pan. ...
  • Isle of Skye. ...
  • Shetland. ...
  • Dean Village, Edinburgh. ...
  • Braemar. ...
  • Cairngorms. ...
  • Isle of Mull. ...
  • Isle of Muck.

Which is nicer Edinburgh or Glasgow?

Edinburgh is closer to St Andrews and is a more aesthetically pleasing city then Glasgow with the castle, royal mile and princess gardens. Glasgow is a much better night out though. ... Edinburgh is fab - lots of museums and historical treasures to see, then I usually hit George Street for bars and clubs.

What is the best city to live in Scotland?

12 Top-Rated Cities in Scotland

  1. Edinburgh. The Royal Mile in Edinburgh. ...
  2. Glasgow. Bridge over the River Clyde in Glasgow. ...
  3. Aberdeen. Blooming flowers in Johnston Gardens, Aberdeen. ...
  4. Dundee. Dundee. ...
  5. Inverness. Inverness. ...
  6. Perth. City center of Perth along the River Tay. ...
  7. Stirling. Path leading to Stirling old town, Scotland. ...
  8. Ayr. Culzean Castle.