Storm Eowyn destroys iconic Glasgow tree The Darnley Sycamore which has links to royalty The iconic Darnley Sycamore tree in Glasgow has succumbed to the powerful winds of Storm Eowyn, causing chaos across the city.
Legend has it that Henry Stewart (Lord Darnley) and his cousin Mary Queen of Scots sat under the tree while she nursed him back to health following an illness.
The ancient tree, located just off Nitshill Road in Darnley, fell today shortly after midday, with winds reaching up to 90mph at the time.
Believed to be over 400 years old, the tree was planted by Lord Darnley and is linked to Mary Queen of Scots.
A local resident described the tree's fall as "devastating", saying: " It's been there for decades, ever since I was a kid and is a memorable part of Darnley and our history.".
