Birnam Oak, Dunkeld

Name: Birnam Oak
Address: Dunkeld, United Kingdom

#6 among attractions in Dunkeld

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Facts and practical information

The Birnam Oak is an example of Sessile oak at Birnam, Perth and Kinross, Scotland. Sometimes known as Macbeth's oak, as it is a relic of Birnam Wood, mentioned in William Shakespeare's play, the tree is found in a strip of woodland on the south bank of the River Tay. The trunk is 5.5 metres wide and its large spreading branches have latterly been supported on a number of struts to prevent them from collapsing under their own weight. The exact age is unknown, but the girth suggests an age of around 600 years old which would mean it was already a mature tree at the time of Shakespeare's presumed visit to Perthshire in 1589. The tree is listed by Forestry and Land Scotland as one of Scotland's most famous oak trees. ()

Coordinates: 56°33'41"N, 3°34'36"W

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Dunkeld United Kingdom

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Birnam Oak – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dunkeld Cathedral, Niel Gow's Oak, Loch of the Lowes, Birnam Arts.

0.6 miNW
Sacred and religious sites, Church
Dunkeld Cathedral, Dunkeld
15 min walk • Dunkeld Cathedral is a Church of Scotland place of worship which stands on the north bank of the River Tay in Dunkeld, Perth and Kinross, Scotland.
1.1 miW
Tree
Niel Gow's Oak, Dunkeld
29 min walk • Niel Gow's Oak is a 300-year-old tree near Dunkeld and Birnam, Perth and Kinross, Scotland. It is closely associated with the Scottish fiddler and composer Niel Gow, who lived in nearby Inver. Gow is said to have composed many of his most famous tunes whilst sitting beneath the oak.
1.5 miNE
Locality
Loch of the Lowes
39 min walk • Loch of the Lowes is a loch near Dunkeld in Perth and Kinross, Scotland. The loch and the surrounding area are designated as a wildlife reserve, run by the Scottish Wildlife Trust. The loch is also a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, as well as forming part of a Special Area of Conservation.
~1070 ftS
Scenic walking areas, Nature and wildlife, Park
Birnam Arts, Dunkeld
6 min walk • Birnam Arts is a multipurpose arts centre in Birnam, Perthshire, central Scotland. It is also known as the Birnam Arts and Conference Centre, and was originally named the Birnam Institute. It is a not for profit organisation owned by the community.
1 miNE
56°34'26"N • 3°33'44"W
Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre and Wildlife Reserve, Dunkeld
26 min walk • Visitor center, Nature and wildlife, Shopping
1.2 miNE
Tree
Lady's Tree, Dunkeld
31 min walk • Lady's Tree is a Scots pine on the banks of the Loch of the Lowes, Scotland. It was the roost of famous osprey 'Lady' for 24 years. In 2014, Lady's Tree was named Scotland's Tree of the Year.
~1590 ftS
56°33'26"N • 3°34'46"W
Dunkeld Highland Adventures, Dunkeld
8 min walk • Bridge
1.2 miW
Park, View point
The Hermitage, Dunkeld
31 min walk • The Hermitage is a National Trust for Scotland-protected site in Dunkeld, Perth and Kinross. Located just to the west of the A9, it sits on the banks of the River Braan in Craigvinean Forest.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Birnam Oak?

Nearby attractions include Birnam Arts, Dunkeld (6 min walk), Dunkeld Highland Adventures, Dunkeld (8 min walk), Dunkeld Cathedral, Dunkeld (15 min walk).

How to get to Birnam Oak by public transport?

The nearest stations to Birnam Oak:

Train

Dunkeld and Birnam (9 min walk)