Clachan Oak, Balfron
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Clachan Oak, Balfron
Image: © Leslie Barrie Taken: 11 Nov 2012
According to tradition, it was here where William Wallace rested and Rob Roy hid. With a girth of some 16ft, the ancient hollow trunk has, in days gone by, been reinforced with 3 strong iron bands. In past centuries, criminals were placed in neck-irons and chained to the tree. When struck by lightning in the 19th century, the Clachan Oak was then believed to be over 300 years old.
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Image Location
Latitude
56.073673
Longitude
-4.335284