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- ↑ Horton, Helena (29 October 2024). "Scotland's ancient Skipinnish Oak wins UK tree of the year". The Guardian. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
- ↑ "Lochaber's Skipinnish Oak wins UK Tree of the Year". BBC News. 29 October 2024.
