Where is The Great Yew of Ormiston?

The Great Yew of Ormiston is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH35 5NJ).

How do I get to The Great Yew of Ormiston?

The nearest railway station is Prestonpans, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH35 5NJ.

Is The Great Yew of Ormiston free to visit?

Yes, The Great Yew of Ormiston is free to enter.

How do I get to The Great Yew of Ormiston?

The nearest railway station is Prestonpans, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH35 5NJ.

Natural landmarks · Central Scotland

The Great Yew of Ormiston

In or near Ormiston.

Free admission

The Great Yew of Ormiston — a other in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Ormiston Yew - geograph.org.uk - 905549 — Ewen Rennie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station: Prestonpans · 6.4 km

Free entry
Family-friendly
Dog-friendly

The Great Yew of Ormiston is a other located in scotland-central, 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 Great Yew of Ormiston is a notable ancient tree located in a private residential area near the ruins of Ormiston Hall in East Lothian, Scotland. It features ten major branches that reach the ground and sprout new growth, making it a unique example of a layering tree.

Place summary

The Great Yew of Ormiston is located in central Scotland. This ancient yew tree is notable for its age and size, serving as a significant natural landmark in the region.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates: 55.8980, -2.9417
District: East Lothian
Postcode: EH35 5NJ
Parliamentary constituency: Lothian East
Nearest railway station: Prestonpans — 6.4 km
Official site: www.ancienttreeforum.co.uk

Sources

osm: node/1888319972 (ODbL)

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