AN update has been issued on the future of the historic Darnley Sycamore which was damaged during Storm Eowyn last week.
Glasgow City Council said a specialist had inspected the tree and found the landmark is "in better health than expected".
A post shared on Twitter/X read: "With careful management over the next three-four years we are hopeful it will be with us for decades to come."
Work to remove broken branches and start restorative care is expected to start soon.
Hardwood cuttings have been taken from the tree by a member of our Botanics team. These will be propagated to create clones with the hope of growing young whips for replanting 🌱 Work to remove broken branches and the long process of restorative care will start soon. (2/2) pic.twitter.com/YkLm8TAkg8
— Glasgow City Council (@GlasgowCC) January 30, 2025
The tree is believed to be 5-600 years old and is reputed to be the sycamore under which Mary, Queen of Scots and her cousin and second husband, Henry Stewart, Lord Darnley sat while she nursed him back to health from an illness in 1565.
We previously reported that the tree fell victim to weather conditions after the Met Office put out a red alert for 90mph winds with pictures of the tree showing it "shattered to pieces".
There was hope the tree could be rescued, however, as the roots remained in tact.
