You’d think after thousands of years on earth, the Fortingall Yew wouldn’t be up for a major life change. Well, you’re wrong. This ancient Scottish tree – estimated to be 5,000 years old and among ...

The UK's oldest tree is undergoing a 'sex change'. The Fortingall Yew, which is located in Perthshire, is thought to be between 3,000 and 9,000 years old, and is considered to be one of the oldest ...

Local legend says Pontius Pilate used to play under the Fortingall Yew in Scotland more than 2,000 years ago; others estimate it could be up to 5,000 years old. Either way, the tree appears to be ...

The Fortingall Yew, Britain's oldest tree, has begun to change its sex. The 5,000-year-old tree, which has always been regarded as male, recently exhibited female-associated features, suggesting the ...

The yew tree in the Fortingall Churchyard in Perthshire, Scotland, was there long before there was a church, or even the practice of Christianity. The yew is believed to be anywhere from 3,000 to ...

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This project demonstrates how the natural beauty of yew can be unlocked through skill and vision. Known for its striking contrast between heartwood and sapwood, yew offers colors and patterns no ...

Few materials rival the character of yew wood, and this man shows just how versatile and beautiful it can be. By carefully shaping and finishing the wood, he creates a piece that blends function with ...

Botanists argue about whether the perhaps-5,000-year-old Fortingall Yew, which stands in what is now a churchyard in highland Perthshire, is Europe’s oldest tree. But it is now certainly Europe’s ...