The Fraser Yew

In Highland, yew trees are rare outside churchyards, policy woods and gardens. The Fraser Yew lies in native woodland above Loch Ness. The location is fairly remote, the tree spreads over a wide area and it seems inconceivable that it was planted.

Tradition has it that this tree was the gathering point of the Frasers of Knockie. These fighting men cut their bows from the yew, and their clan badge, a yew sprig.