The Fortingall Yew - Europe's Oldest Living Thing, Perthshire, Scotland

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This video tells the story of the Fortingall Yew located in Perthshire, Scotland, and it's quite possibly the oldest living thing in Europe. The tale surrounding this Yew tree is long, very long, in fact, it's said to be 5000 years old, however, many Dendrochronologists believe it might be over 9000 years old. The story of the Fortingall Yew takes in the Neolithic, Bronze and Iron ages, just imagine the things this tree has lived through down the ages. It's seen the Storegga slide that separated Britain from Europe over 8000 years ago, Julius Cesar and the Roman invasion of Britain, the World Wars and so on. Pontious Pilate is said to have been born in Glen Lyon and sat under the Fortingall yew. So, join me on a wee adventure into the history of the Fortingall Yew.
Music:
Melodicka Bros - Take on me cover
• a-ha - Take On Me (ACO...

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@tick999 13 сағат бұрын

If you're ever driving near Wellington in Somerset, the Ashbrittle Yew is another ancient and impressive specimen. Possibly the second oldest tree in the UK. Also situated in a church yard. Planted on a burial mound 3000-4000 years ago. The tree has about 8 massive branches coming up from the ground which look like 8 separate trees.

@janetrae71 7 ай бұрын

I was there last week! It’s an honor to be in the presence of this ancient beauty.

@mackieoutdoors9410 7 ай бұрын

Beautiful location Jane, magical in my opinion. A place to let the imagination roam free.

@suzannehaigh4281 17 сағат бұрын

Was upset, it was nothing to what I expected. But, it is still living so has to be respected after over 2000 years I believe.

@McConnachy 5 ай бұрын

It’s a great part of Scotland. Thank you for the video 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@mackieoutdoors9410 5 ай бұрын

Its beautiful there. Thank you for the message 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@McConnachy 5 ай бұрын

@@mackieoutdoors9410 it has a special connection for me, my granny came from a Croft nearby, they left after WW1 after her brothers were lost in the war, there was nobody left to work the land and the estate took it over. Their house is now a ruin.

@mackieoutdoors9410 5 ай бұрын

@@McConnachy have you visited the Croft? That’s a heartbreaking story.

@McConnachy 5 ай бұрын

@@mackieoutdoors9410 it was a very common situation. After WW1. Many of the Scottish regiments were sent to Murmansk in 1919 to fight the reds in Russia, one of her brothers was lost there, she told me he froze to death due to lack of proper equipment, but you may notice in every Highland community the long list of deaths for areas with hardly anyone in them. From this area most people moved into the North east, Angus and Aberdeenshire. Duncan’s, MacPhersons, MacDonalds, MacGregors, Reid’s, Robertson’s and Donnachie’s. Where I live every second person has one of these names. You may also notice most memorials have 1914 to 19, instead of 18. Yes I took my wife and 3 children to see the Croft. We found their old zinc bath tub and wash basin, mainly corroded through, and remains of old boots etc. it’s now covered in forestry. I’m not sure how many thousands of years that the population were there, wiped out between the clearances, WW1 and finally financial destitution.

@greenghoul157 Ай бұрын

Perthshire is a short drive for me I had no idea the oldest tree in Europe was in Scotland

@Dennis-yc3eb Жыл бұрын

Well done. This is another trip for the bucket list.

@mackieoutdoors9410 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dennis. Well worth a visit buddy 🤙

@borleyboo5613 9 ай бұрын

Gorgeous video. And that TREE! It’s so beautiful. I love Yew trees. Always have and, to me, they have huge personalities like all trees. But WOW! Nine thousand years old is just mind-boggling. 😮 I have subscribed and look forward to more videos like this. Thank you. 😊

@mackieoutdoors9410 9 ай бұрын

Thank you boo. If you get the opportunity, be sure to visit 😀

@keithjeffries7349 Жыл бұрын

A well produced video. I look forward to seeing more. Thanks

@mackieoutdoors9410 Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Keith and thank you 🤙

@katep23 Ай бұрын

This was very interesting thank you, but nowadays most experts feel the tree is 'merely' 1-2 thousand years old! Still fabulous though.

@mackieoutdoors9410 Ай бұрын

It’s certainly up for debate. Many scientists disagree on the age of the tree, but if it is 2000 years old, imagine the history that this tree has lived through.

@EVOLLOVEx Жыл бұрын

Another absolutely glorious video!! Keep it up mate learning something new every singe video!

@mackieoutdoors9410 Жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy, glad you enjoyed it Martin. Lots of interesting History out there, sometimes the smallest thing can have a great story behind it matey 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️

@bobgaysummerland 24 күн бұрын

Great video. Thanks.

@mackieoutdoors9410 17 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Bob 😀🤙

@cognitivedissonancecamp6326 18 күн бұрын

Tree has had more dead people around it than alive - no wonder it's doing so well and is so old.

@mackieoutdoors9410 17 күн бұрын

A beautiful place buddy, I highly recommend it 🤙

@barrylong8274 18 күн бұрын

A great tribute .It's on my list to visit.The oldest tree in Ireland is known as the Silken Thomas Yew but it s only a chicken when compared to yours.Its believed to be around 800 years old and stands on the grounds of St.Patricks churc and college,Maynooth, Co.Kildare.

@mackieoutdoors9410 17 күн бұрын

Good morning Barry. I’m glad you watched the video. 800 years though, imagine all that’s happened in that time and the stories that tree could tell if only it could speak. Thank you for your message buddy 🤙

@annie600 Жыл бұрын

Another eye opening insightful video. Definitely a place to go roaming and consume. Thank you so much

@mackieoutdoors9410 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the compliment Annie, very kind of you. Yes, I highly recommend a visit, to stand under the branches of that tree and let your imagination run free.

@annie600 Жыл бұрын

@@mackieoutdoors9410 You took the thought out my mind, i will do thank you.

@Raww1RS Жыл бұрын

This is really interesting to me I never knew about this place. I liked the story and the way you told it. very good video 👍

@mackieoutdoors9410 Жыл бұрын

Thank you buddy, much appreciated. I only found out about it recently myself, beautiful wee spot in Glen Lyon 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🤙

@publover273 12 күн бұрын

Can you please tell me who recorded the version of Aha's Take on me, featured in your video. Thank you.

@mackieoutdoors9410 12 күн бұрын

Melodicka bros or melodika bros were the group who covered the song buddy 🤙

@publover273 12 күн бұрын

Thanks so much. 👍

@mackieoutdoors9410 12 күн бұрын

@@publover273 no problem at all. Hope you found it ok. Should have added that you’ll find it on KZfaq 🤙

@bigbasil1908 Күн бұрын

There are mycelium systems in the ground that are older than that

@evelynfakira5612 8 күн бұрын

Yew was grown for archery, in Churchyards to keep animals away because it is poisonous, I believe

@mackieoutdoors9410 7 күн бұрын

Yew has been used for so many different things Evelyn, a very useful tree indeed.

@issith7340 12 күн бұрын

The oldest tree in Europe is an olive tree, and its situated in Greece.

@patrickmoore3717 Жыл бұрын

Who sang take on me on this video it's fantastic

@mackieoutdoors9410 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Patrick, much appreciated. It’s a cover by Melodicka bros. Just type in take on me cover in KZfaq search buddy 🤙

@peterwilkin8917 4 күн бұрын

Please keep it a secret or someone will cut it down like they did with the sycamore gap tree! 😮‍💨

@AA-69 Күн бұрын

I heard they've cut the tree down now as the Economic migrants needed a villa 🤔

@mukhumor 12 күн бұрын

Don't tell 'em that... some mofo will cut it down.