AN OAK tree on the banks of Loch Lomond is in the running to be named Scotland’s ‘Tree of the Year’.

The oak tree at Milarrochy Bay is one of five trees to make it through to a public vote for the Woodland Trust award, with the winner receiving a care package worth £1,000.

Choose your favourite at woodlandtrust.org.uk/treeoftheyear.

Voting is open until Thursday, September 24.

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