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Archibald Menzies introduced the monkey puzzle tree to the UK.
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The distinctively spiky monkey puzzle tree, now an endangered species, was introduced to the UK in 1795 by Perthshire plant collector Archibald Menzies. Gayle Ritchie explores Menzies’s life and legacy and looks at the future of the curious tree.
Dating back millions of years to the age of the dinosaurs, it’s thought the spiky green leaves of the monkey puzzle tree evolved to defend against long-extinct grazing animals.
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There’s something wonderful about delving up a country lane you’ve never noticed before.
“That’s exactly how we found this house in the first place,” Ian Meharg smiles. “We had a timeshare nearby and saw a For Sale sign when we were driving past. We followed the sign and it led us here.”
“Here” is Mill House, on Comrie Farm in Keltneyburn, which must rank as one of Highland Perthshire’s most idyllic spots.
I drive through Aberfeldy and past Weem and Castle Menzies before turning left and crossing a bridge by the ruins of Comrie Castle.