The rowan tree holds a special place in Celtic folklore. Known as fid na ndruad, “The Wizard Tree”, it was believed to offer protection, warding off witches, and symbolising safely. Its clusters of bright red berries can be seen in the gardens throughout autumn. #sconepalace #folklore #autumn #scotland #gardens | Scone Palace

🍂 The Sacred Rowan Tree ~Caorthann ~ Sorbus Aucuparia Our Irish Folklore tell us that it if one takes a branch of the Rowan & place it on your roof along with piece of timber, the roof will be safe from any storms for following twelve months ! For many a moon the Rowan was planted near to a house by our ancestors ~ we know it as the Tree of Life symbolising courage, wisdom & protection. Placed close to protect against evil spirits & misfortune. Irish Druids used the branches on funeral pyres as

Quite often with plants, the clue is in the name! Meet the native Scottish tree Hedlundia arranensis, more commonly known as the rowan, which is only found on the Isle of Arran. Botanist Dr Greg Kenicer explains more 🌲 | Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh