Bicycle Tree | |
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Species | Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) |
Location | Brig o' Turk, the Trossachs, Scotland |
Coordinates | 56°13′51″N 4°21′56″W / 56.2307°N 4.3655°W |
Date seeded | circa 1860–1900 |
The Bicycle Tree is a veteran tree near Brig o' Turk in the Trossachs, Scotland. Dating from the late 19th century, the tree grew in or near to the scrap heap of the village blacksmith and has encapsulated several metal objects over the years. Most notably this includes an early 20th-century bicycle (from which it received its name) and, reputedly, a ship's anchor and chain. The Bicycle Tree is recognized as a landmark of the local area and has become a tourist attraction. It was granted the protection of a Tree Preservation Order by the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Authority in March 2016.