Iconic Glasgow tree The Darnley Sycamore has collapsed as Storm Eowyn continues to batter city
The iconic Darnley Sycamore tree in Glasgow has collapsed, as strong winds from Storm Eowyn continues to bring havoc across the city.
The ancient tree, just off Nitshill Road in Darnley, collapsed today (Friday, January 24), just after noon, with winds gusting up 90mph at the time.
Planted by Lord Darnley the tree has stood tall for what it believed to be more than 400 years and had links to Mary Queen of Scots.
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According to legend, Henry Stewart (Lord Darnley) and his cousin Mary Queen of Scots sat under the tree while she nursed him back to health following an illness.
The pair stayed at Crookston Castle, his family seat, before marrying on July 29, 1565, when she was aged 23. A plaque stands at the now fallen tree commemorating the ancient story.
One local resident described the tree falling as "devastating".
The told Glasgow Live: " It's been there for decades, ever since I was a kid and is a memorable part of Darnley and our history.
"It's absolutely devastating to see."
According to the Woodland Trust, the tree had a girth of 4.2m at a height of 1.5m.
Glasgow is currently battling its way through a rare "danger to life" red weather warning, with gusts predicted to reach nearly 90mph.
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In Paisley, multiple homes are without electricity, with Scottish Power hoping to have it restored by around 10pm. All ScotRail trains are cancelled and a van has overturned on the Kingston Bridge due to the winds.
Dozens of flights have been cancelled, delayed or diverted due to the strong winds, with the red weather warning in place until 5pm.
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