Cornhill Oak trees
A Holy tree at the meeting of nations.
These trees descend from a parent tree growing beside St Helen’s Church, Cornhill-on-Tweed, a site of worship since Saxon times.
In May 1787, Robert Burns crossed the bridge over The River Tweed, into England for the first time. Overcome with emotion Rabbie threw off his hat, knelt down and with great drama blessed Scotland most solemnly…… O Scotia! My dear, my native soil….
The parent tree, has witnessed centuries of movement — stagecoaches arriving at the nearby Collingwood Arms, ceremonial processions, Flodden Rideouts and everyday village life passing beneath its crown.
This tree witnessed return of The stone of Destiny in 1996 having been taken south by Edward I in 1297.
It stands as both the last old oak in England heading north to Bonnie Scotland and the first heading south from Scotland to England’s “Green and Pleasant land” symbolising connection rather than division.
A living marker of Church interest in trees and shared national and poetical heritage.
A Holy tree at the meeting of nations.
Every sapling is grown with care and respect for its heritage and environment.
Each order includes:
Strong Two year old cell grown plants, grown from acorns collected respectfully by hand at a verified heritage site with landowner’s permission.
Long lasting, weatherproof label. Assist identification and enjoyment.
Heritage documentation, detailing the story, history and landscape of the parent trees.
Charitable donations. Every tree sold will result in a worthwhile donation to a number of charities favoured by landowners.
Carefully Packaged and wrapped in wool from native Hebridean sheep, ensuring your trees arrive in excellent condition and ready to plant.
Protection. To protect plants after planting all come with 60cms spiral guard and cane to keep them safe.