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Scotland's ancient Skipinnish oak wins UK tree of the year award

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Scotland's ancient Skipinnish oak wins UK tree of the year award

An ancient oak tree named after a ceilidh band has won the UK tree of the year competition and will now compete in the European edition. The Skipinnish Oak in Lochaber, Scotland, was discovered by chance by members of the band of that name who were playing a nearby concert for the Native Woodland Dialogue … Read more

Scotland's arts sector risks “death by slow cuts”, leading figures warn

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Scotland's ancient Skipinnish oak wins UK tree of the year award

Arts leaders in Scotland have warned that the sector faces a “death by slow cuts” due to a lack of clarity over funding, with delays and funding shortfalls meaning some major institutions could be at risk of temporarily closing in a few months. Shona McCarthy, who is stepping down as director of the Edinburgh fringe … Read more