The Beauly Elm
The Beauly Elm, believed to be Europe's oldest wych elm tree, has recently died after almost 800 years guarding the entrance to Beauly Priory in Scotland.
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Of mice and men - London's smallest statue
London's smallest public statue - actually, a sculpture - is there as a result of a sad anecdotal story. It can be found on a building on the corner of Philpot Lane and Eastcheap in the City of London, and depicts two tiny mice fighting over a piece of cheese.
Hummingbird hawk-moth - Britain's frenetic flier
On sunny late afternoons in the summer, gardeners in Britain may observe an intriguing creature hovering around their flowers, and feeding on nectar with a long tongue. But are there really small hummingbirds in this country? Well, not quite, but nearly!
Craigievar Castle - a fairytale-style creation
The powder pink castle in the foothills of the Cairngorms may look familiar. That's not too surprising, as Craigievar Castle in Aberdeenshire is said to be the inspiration for Walt Disney’s iconic 'Cinderella Castle' imagery.
The snowdrop - much-loved winter flower
Almost nothing looks more stoical than the dainty wild snowdrop flowering above snow or bare earth in the depths of winter. Why on earth does it pick such an unpromising time of year to emerge?
Skara Brae - the Scottish Pompeii
Skara Brae is a stone-built Neolithic village on Orkney's main island, and a much-visited ancient site, regarded by many as one of the most remarkable prehistoric monuments in Europe. It was accidentally revealed after being buried for 5,000 years.
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