Darnley Sycamore - Historians 'optimistic' ancient tree will survive

Darnley Sycamore - Historians 'optimistic' ancient tree will survive

Glasgow historians say they are "optimistic" an ancient sycamore with links to Mary, Queen of Scots can be saved after it was badly damaged in Storm Éowyn.

The Darnley Sycamore in the south of Glasgow is estimated to be more than 400 years old and and has been described as "one of Scotland's most important heritage trees".

Large chunks of the sycamore were ripped off when winds reaching 97mph swept through the city on Friday.

David McDonald, chair of Friends of Crookston Castle, told the BBC: "The tree looks really bad with so many of its limbs having been torn off, but the trunk and the roots look intact and still look strong."

He said: "We have hope that the tree can be rescued if it gets the right care and attention."