Donor Journal

Anze and his love for Scotland

Published June 21, 2024 by Anze's Mum

What to say? How to describe​ you Anze?

I had the ​privilege of being your mum for 10,890 days.

I am and will forever be grateful for having such a pure soul in my life. I learned so much from you Anze: what I should improve, what is best to let go, how to surrender and embrace whatever is coming my way.

Already when you were small, you were the sweetest child, who always wanted harmonious surroundings. If there were 10 cakes and 11 kids, you would give up your own slice so nobody would be sad. You were a very good observer and turned vivacious only when you felt at ease. Very private, yet kind, funny and always ready to help others.

At 26 years of age you moved from Belgium to Scotland. You seemed to like your new life. You finished your studies of psychology, got a job, socialised and stepped into adult life. Not without some challenges.

Still, you remained the most responsible, brave and respectful person I have ever met. Never a bad thought about others. You loved listening to music and going to the gym. Those were the two worlds where your soul felt at ease and in harmony.

You died alone in Edinburgh of SUDEP and were found two days later when I became alarmed by no response to my calls. I knew you were gone several hours before receiving official confirmation.

I never said goodbye to your body and finally embraced your ashes 3 weeks after your death. In Scotland I met wonderful, warm people who soothed my soul and helped me in those first days.

You were buried in your home town in Slovenia surrounded by family and those who knew you as a child. You were gently put to rest on the notes of bagpipes playing Amazing Grace in memory of your love for Scotland and your new chosen life.

May this tree stand proudly bearing your name and memory, while
my soul embraces yours in eternity.

Forever loved and remembered.

In memory of Colin Kimber

Published May 30, 2024 by Hana, Caitlin and Brianna

In memory of Colin Kimber
25.07.1987-06.04.2024

Colin was a great dad and husband and amazing chef. He loved life and it is so unfair his life was cut so short.
Taken at the age of 36 due to brain tumour.
Cramond was our favourite place, we used to spent a lot of time together there as a family and I think it’a only right to have a little special place there to remember him.
We will never forget. We miss you every day.
I miss you every minute of the day.
Wherever you are, you are always in my heart.
Love you always and forever.
Hana, Caitlin and Brianna

Jarvis, the best boy in the world

Published April 19, 2024 by Catherine Jones

We dedicated the tree in clermiston park to our dog Jarvis, this was his stomping ground, his park and he loved it! There wasn’t a blade of grass or tree he wasn’t familiar with. He first stepped foot on here at just 9 weeks old and the last his paws touch it was the day left us at 14 years and 8 months and he was here everyday in between those times. He really was the bestest, most handsomest boy in the world and we will miss him for the rest of our lives.

Dave Balkwill

Published January 11, 2024 by Kerry Balkwill

In loving memory of our brilliant dad.

Dave Balkwill
1963 – 2023

Dad passed away in Limaria on 1st February 2023. He is survived and remembered by his family members in the UK, South Africa and Spain. I’ll always miss his stories, charisma and words of wisdom.

It’s lovely to support local trees and to have a space where we can remember him. I wish that I could have shown him this beautiful place.

Bertram Family Donation

Published November 13, 2023 by James Bertram

Many generations of the Bertram family have enjoyed this location in Neilson Park, over more than 300 years, so it gives us pleasure to sponsor this oak tree.

Andrew Fraser

Published September 11, 2023 by Douglas Gilchrist

ANDREW FRASER

1966 – 2021

Gone too early but always here to watch over his favourite Parkrun.
Forever in the hearts of his many friends.

Remembering mum

Published July 11, 2023 by Danielle Payne

It’s been 17 years this year since we lost mum. It’s taken this long to get round to finding the right way to remember her outside of the memories we have of her.

A huge motivation for this is my seven year old daughter Pearl who never met her, keeps asking about her and as mum was cremated we don’t have somewhere to go to remember her or pay respects.

I grew up in a flat on Halmyre Street close to Leith Links park and we moved away when my mum married her husband Ian. If there is anywhere in the world mum was at home it was Edinburgh so this is the perfect spot for her memory.

In loving memory of William David Stott

Published July 3, 2023 by The STOTT Family

Born in Sheffield but bred in Edinburgh. A wonderful man who never forgot his roots despite living south of the border for many years. A fitting tree memorial & a return to your childhood playground & treasured family memories. Your garden was a joy to you, May this tree provide much pleasure to others onwards into the future.

Sheila Cooper Memorial

Published June 3, 2023 by Andy & Calli Middleton

This tree is a memorial to the life and works of Sheila Elizabeth Cooper. Sheila was a Canadian/American woman and mother of Calli Middleton, who was an exceptional saxophonist, singer and composer as well as a wonderful human being. Her life was dedicated to personal growth, love and family, motherhood, music and her friendships and relationships. She will be remembered not only through her music but her writings and the extraordinary spiritual development she found at the end of her rich and intense life.

Forever with us.

Published March 30, 2023 by Giacomo Russo

“Il Colonnello” was the lighthouse of our family. He dedicated his whole life to his wife, children and grandchildren and took care of his vineyard and olive grove to make wine and oil he gifted to friends and family. His love fertilised the soil as well as our own roots. Keep enlightening our way and we won’t be lost.

FISH VETERINARY SOCIETY

Published March 11, 2023 by FISH VETERINARY SOCIETY

Fish veterinarians support planting trees in behalf of our Annual Spring Conference and to raise awareness for the importance of trees in our ecosystem

Daniel Thomas

Published January 5, 2023 by Kathleen higgins

Forever your baby boy

Family of Christine Scott

Published October 12, 2022 by hillsideadmin

In Loving Memory of our Mother, Grandmother and Sister

Christine loved Tree’s especially the Cherry Tree, Edinburgh was her home and it’s lovely for the Family to be able to visit her Cherry Tree in the Meadows!

Hazel and Thomas Stickland

Published October 3, 2022 by hillsideadmin

In memory of my wife, Hazel and my son, Thomas, who passed away within 10 months of each other.

Birthday Tree

Published June 6, 2022 by Anne-Marie Turner

For each birthday, Christmas and milestone, I dedicatea tree. I plan to have a tree in every county across the UK by the time she reaches 18! Happy 4th Birthday Gracie x

In memory of our much loved mum

Published February 7, 2022 by Family of Françoise Rutherford

We have made this donation in memory of our beautiful mum Françoise, who passed away in February 2021, aged 75. She loved walking in the Hermitage, and in the wilds of Scotland. She made Edinburgh her home and will be fondly remembered by her family and many good friends.

Prince o’ Porty

Published December 7, 2021 by Loved ones of Lucas

Lucas Adamson loved to woof, sniff, strut his stuff and run free in Abercorn Park. He was an awfy friendly soul and his waggy tail and healing ways earned him many pals and legend status.
He loved a treat in life and is now treating the park to a new tree and new life whilst he now runs free above the clouds.
Lucas Adamson, 2007 – 2021

Chris 40th

Published December 1, 2021 by Kay France

Our tree was donated for our very good friend, Chris Pollard, for his 40th birthday.

In loving memory of our Mum

Published November 17, 2021 by Karen McQueen & Derek Taylor

A lovely tree memorial for our much loved and greatly missed Mum, who was born and raised in the area close to the location of the planted tree.

Happy memories

Published November 15, 2021 by Margaret and Alastair Bruce

We remember a couple who had long lives, and enjoyed the outdoors, sharing their enthusiasm for birds in particular.

Momentum

Published October 15, 2021 by Dave Maxwell

A great idea and cause. Let’s all do our bit to encourage others to make it a resounding success!

A tree for Mum

Published October 4, 2021 by Sharon Buchan

Mum loved to grow plants and orchids- green fingers for sure! She loved being outdoors and therefore a tree in her memory is such a befitting memorial to her. We will walk the dog and watch your tree grow every day mum . Forever in our hearts x

A kind and gentle soul

Published September 20, 2021 by Ian Chisholm

Sponsoring a tree in memory of my late wife, in one of her favourite places to walk. The peace and tranquillity in Lauriston Castles gardens was a place to go where stress just melted away.

Memorial

Published August 23, 2021 by Gillian Stewart

My husband who died of MND on the 28th April 2021 loved Leith and I wanted to have a living memorial to him.

Sebastiano Ricci

Published August 18, 2021 by Anne Dickson

The most alive, sunny, big hearted man I ever met. Seb loved being outside and most dearly loved being with his family and friends, dancing, drinking wine, playing with the children, talking and laughing. He missed the hills looking across to Rome but loved Edinburgh and wee Dunbar’s Close Garden, sitting in the summer mornings doing the crossword badly whilst drinking a good coffee. He would heartily approve of supporting the trees. I miss him every minute. Mio marito, TAS, tesoro.

A tree in memory of Geoff

Published June 5, 2021 by Michael and Jacqueline Barbour

Remembering Geoff

Bill Baumback Dad Pa

Published April 28, 2021 by Hannah

Well you wanted to return to Edinburgh, so here you go. The only one of us to get over the border.

Love Hannah, Keith and Family x

Angus harkness

Published April 25, 2021 by Harkness family

In memory of Angus Harkness, often walked on the hill when we lived in Campbell avenue

Memorial Tree

Published February 12, 2021 by Debbie Thomson

My Dad was born and bred in Edinburgh and although he left he never forgot his roots and we would return many times to visit and listen to his stories about his past. I am delighted to have adopted a tree in his memory and I know he would have loved this idea.

Memories

Published February 6, 2021 by His fans.

In memory of Alan Longmuir founder of the Bay City Rollers. We won’t let the music die.