The wonderfully diverse world of trees is about to be celebrated for the first time as the inaugural Scottish Tree Festival is launched.
Gardens and woodlands across the country, including Brodick Castle and Country Park, are taking part in the free festival, which runs until early December and comprises of more than 70 events nationwide.
Organised by national garden tourism group Discover Scottish Gardens and supported by Visit Scotland, the festival will showcase beautiful, unusual, heritage, exotic and champion trees from across the country.