Edinburgh Botanics' tallest tree ripped down as gardens recover from storm damage
Edinburgh's Botanic Gardens have said visitors can expect to see 'areas of damage' after Storm Éowyn.
High winds ripped down the gardens tallest tree on Friday, along with 14 others. Their Cedrus deodara, planted back in 1859, measured in at 29 metres tall before it was damaged beyond recovery.
More than 100 panes of glass were also lost from the glasshouses at various sites. The gardens reopened on Saturday, and said updates on other sites in Scotland would be issued 'when they can'.
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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh posted to X: "We’re sad to announce that Storm Éowyn has caused severe damage across our Gardens. At Edinburgh, 15 trees have been lost – either uprooted or damaged beyond recovery.
"This includes the Garden’s tallest tree, the 29-metre Cedrus deodara, planted in 1859. A further 27 trees have been heavily damaged, and more than 100 panes of glass have been lost from our glasshouses.
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"The Garden is back open today, however you will see areas of damage. We'll provide updates on our other Gardens, Benmore, Dawyck and Logan, when we can."
One resident replied: "Oh this is so sad. We're very sorry."
A second said: "So sad. Nature can be both marvellous and cruel."
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Elsewhere in Edinburgh, the zoo reopened on Sunday after storm damage forced their closure on Saturday.
Speaking on January 25, Edinburgh Zoo said: "Due to damage caused by the storm yesterday we will be closed today.
"Our staff and animals are safe and well but there are a few trees down blocking paths."