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Tag Archives: Rowan
Very superstitious – nature and folklore in the spotlight
Explore Scotland’s natural environment and you will soon discover that it is packed full of folklore and superstition. Down through the years a close connection with nature led people to interpret its signs and symbols in many weird and wonderful ways. … Continue reading
Posted in Folklore
Tagged Folklore, heather, magpies, mushrooms, nature, Rowan, Scottish Natural Heritage, seals, SNH, superstition, traditions
To plant a rowan
From the ruins of old crofts to the landscaped grounds of Great Glen house, the rowan holds a special place in Scottish gardens. Iain Macdonald, SNH’s Biodiversity Strategy Officer, tells its story. I love photographs of isolated croft houses. You … Continue reading
Posted in Folklore, Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh, Uncategorized
Tagged Arran whitebeam, Folklore, Iain Macdonald, Rowan, Scottish Natural Heritage, trees
Species of the month – rowan
The rowan tree (Sorbus aucuparia) has deep roots in Celtic folklore, thanks mostly to its bright red berries, which have long been associated with spirits and all things magic. But never mind the myths; the rowan is a ubiquitous feature … Continue reading
Posted in Species of the month
Tagged fruit-eating birds, red berries, Rowan, thrush
