"This year's national contest celebrated magnificent oaks across the UK, each with a fascinating story to tell, and incredible benefits for wildlife, people and the environment. The 12 finalists included trees selected by our expert panel and one tree nominated by the public.
The Skipinnish Oak won with an impressive 21% of the vote. This magnificent 400-year-old tree stands tall in an airy clearing amid a dark spruce plantation in the heart of Lochaber, Scotland. Impressive in stature and history, it's one of the largest oaks in the region and a local treasure, partially named after the renowned Scottish Celtic band. This amazing tree is also a crucial part of the ecosystem and hosts diverse lichens including the rare black-eyed Susan, which is seldom found outside the west of Scotland."
Find out more on this story, here - Tree of the Year - Woodland Trust