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The Kilvarock Castle Layering Beech (The Kissing Beech)

Croy, Invernessshire

Recorded by: Not specified

  • Heritage Tree

  • Trees of National Special Interest (TNSI)

  • Tree of the Year – Shortlisted

    Scotland, 2014

About the tree

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Species:
Beech
Form:
Pollard
Standing or fallen:
Standing
Living status:
Alive
Girth:
5.31m at a height of 1.40m History
Veteran status:
Veteran tree

Location of tree

County:
Invernessshire
Country:
Scotland
Grid reference:
NH81404950
Public accessibility:
Public - Scottish Outdoor Access
Surroundings:
--

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The Kilvarock Castle Layering Beech (The Kissing Beech)

Croy, Invernessshire

Recorded by: Not specified

About the tree

Species:
Beech
Form:
Pollard
Standing or fallen:
Standing
Living status:
Alive
Girth:
5.31m at a height of 1.40m History
Condition:
Holes or water pockets, Hollowing trunk, Hollowing branches, Decaying wood on the ground, Decaying wood in the crown <50%
Veteran status:
Veteran tree
Tree number:
28334
Local or historic name:
The Kilvarock Castle Layering Beech (The Kissing Beech)
Tag number:

Location of tree

County:
Invernessshire
Country:
Scotland
Grid reference:
NH81404950
Public accessibility:
Public - Scottish Outdoor Access
Surroundings:
--
Ancient tree site:
--
Woodland Trust wood:
No

Wildlife

Epiphytes:
Lichen, Moss
Fungi:
--
Invertebrates:
Yes
Bats:
--

Recorded by

Recorded by:
Not specified
Recording organisation:
--
Last visited:
27/05/2026
First recorded:
15/02/2008
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