Storm Éowyn's 100-mph Winds Damage 450-Year-Old Darnley Sycamore

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The powerful winds of Storm Éowyn have caused great damage to Darnley Sycamore, the 450 year old tree in Glasgow withstood Scottish royal history.

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The storm's 100-mph winds broke most of the tree's large branches, though its thick trunk still stands firmly rooted.

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Local stories say Mary, Queen of Scots, cared for her ill husband, Lord Darnley, under this tree.

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Former First Minister Humza Yousaf stated that it was the most important tree in Scotland.

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Sycamores have a life span of several hundred years and can grow up to 35 meters, therefore, the Darnley Sycamore might recover from the damages.

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Around 40,000 homes lost power in Glasgow, all trains stopped running, the Met Office put out a red weather alert for central Scotland.

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The Darnley Sycamore is a historic landmark as well as the symbol of Darnley Primary school and is protected by a fence, with a plaque telling its royal story to the visitors.

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Scotland continues to face severe storms, with widespread power outages and travel disruptions.

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