Jamie MitchellAn ancient tree which has links to Mary Queen of Scots has been badly damaged by Storm Eowyn.
Several branches of the Darnley Sycamore in Glasgow have fallen as the country faces hurricane-force winds.
According to legend, Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley and his wife, Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots, sat under the tree when she nursed him back to health after an illness.
The pair then stayed at Crookston Castle, his family seat.
The tree, which is protected by a fence and fitted with a plaque, is believed to date back around 450 years. It is also the emblem for the nearby Darnley Primary School.
According to the Woodland Trust, the sycamore’s trunk is 4.2m wide.
Pictures taken on Friday show several of its branches on the ground.
Scotland is currently subject to a rare red weather warning prompting the closure of schools and businesses and the cancellation of non-urgent procedures across several health boards.
More than 40,000 homes across Scotland have lost power as Storm Eowyn batters the country with hurricane-force winds.
The warning remains in place until 5pm.
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