Loudoun Castle - Galston

Hutchison recorded many yews at this site. Of greatest note was a ‘famous old yew tree’ growing close to the south wall of the castle – famous because ‘it is said that one of the articles of Union with England, was subscibed by Lord Hugh under its deep shade’. Hutchison also recorded girths of four more yews, the largest of a group of 29, south of the castle. These girthed between 9′ and 11′ measured at 3′. For more recent information go to www.treefestscotland.org.uk