Scotland’s ancient Skipinnish Oak wins UK tree of the year

The Skipinnish Oak, thought to be at least 400 years old, is hidden in a sitka spruce plantation in Lochaber in the Scottish Highlands. Photograph: Woodland Trust/PA

An ancient oak named after a ceilidh band has won the UK’s tree of the year competition and will now compete in the European edition.

The Skipinnish Oak in Lochaber, Scotland, was discovered by chance by members of the band of that name who were playing a nearby gig for the Native Woodland Discussion Group.