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Brodick Castle - Arran

Nearest town: Ardrossan

Site type: castle

Access: Public

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County: North Ayrshire

Country: Scotland

Grid ref: NS015378

Lost yew site: No

Date visited: c 2021

Recorded by: SYTHI - Scotland's Yew Tree Heritage Initiative - Paul Greenwood

Protection & responsibility: Owner

Yews recorded at this site: Notable

Notes: Brodick Castle has been in the care of the National Trust for Scotland since 1958. The site history can be traced back to the 5th century. It is the only place on Arran where Taxus baccata L. grows. This yew is on the lawn in front of the castle. For more information go to the SYTHI - Scotland's Yew Tree Heritage Initiative website.