Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
The Birnam Oak
In or near Bankfoot.
The Birnam Oak — a other in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Bill Boaden — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dunkeld and Birnam · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
The Birnam Oak is a other located in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Birnam Oak is a historic tree associated with various events, including references in Shakespeare's Macbeth. Visitors can explore the significance of this tree and its connection to local history.
Place summary
The Birnam Oak is a notable tree located in the Scottish Highlands. This ancient oak is associated with Shakespeare's "Macbeth" and is a designated landmark, recognised for its historical significance.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 56.5613, -3.5757
- District
- Perth and Kinross
- Postcode
- PH8 0BL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Angus and Perthshire Glens
- Nearest railway station
- Dunkeld and Birnam — 0.5 km
- Official site
- www.historicdunkeld.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/3639903710 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Birnam Oak?
- The Birnam Oak is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH8 0BL).
- What is The Birnam Oak?
- The Birnam Oak — a other in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Birnam Oak?
- The nearest railway station is Dunkeld and Birnam, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode PH8 0BL.
- Is The Birnam Oak free to visit?
- Yes, The Birnam Oak is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Birnam Oak?
- The nearest railway station is Dunkeld and Birnam, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PH8 0BL.