Donor Journal

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.

In loving memory of Margaret Schneider

Published December 9, 2020 by The Millar Family

In loving memory of Margaret (Meg) Schneider

30-10-1927 – 09-11-2020

Fill not your heart with pain and sorrow,
but remember me in every tomorrow.
Remember the joy, the laughter, the smiles,
I’ve only gone to rest a little while.

Although my leaving causes pain and grief,
my going has eased my hurt and given me relief.

So dry your eyes and remember me
not as I am now, but as I use to be.

Because I will remember you all and look on with a smile,
Understand, in your hearts, I’ve only gone to rest a little while.
As long as I have the love of each of you,
I can live my life in the hearts of all of you.

Dave

Published November 2, 2020 by Brian Masterson

In memory of my great friend Dave MacKay. Talented, funny, the best company. I miss you every day.

In loving memory of Jen Ogg

Published June 4, 2020 by Rudi and Freyja al-Shaibany

In loving memory of our mummy.

Jen Ogg
29.06.80 – 08.07.19

Always missed. Always with us, forever remembered and loved.

‘Blackbird singing in the dead of night
Take these broken wings and learn to fly’

Supporting our City

Published April 12, 2020 by Beltane Fire Society

The members of Beltane Fire Society wanted to give back to both the city that hosts our amazing festival as well as supporting our planet by helping to plant more trees.

In memory of my step-son Dr Will Reid

Published January 31, 2020 by Anne Reid

For William, remembering the many happy times we all spent with you on Blackford Hill.
It was a privilege to have you in our lives.

In memory of Libby Scott

Published December 18, 2019 by Juliette Scott

Your copper beech tree mum – enjoy the view!
Your beloved daughter, Jules
xxx

Nan and Jack Hullah

Published December 16, 2019 by Nancy Rosemary Harper

In loving memory of my Mum and Dad, who loved the countryside. Their garden was a joy to them and gave pleasure to many others. A thing of beauty is a joy forever.

For our Volunteer Community

Published November 20, 2019 by Beltane Fire Society

This donation was chosen by our volunteer community as part of our charities commitment to offsetting our carbon footprint. We thank our volunteers for pushing us to look after the environment that we share and work, live and play within.

COLIN MACARTHUR

Published June 28, 2019 by KENNETH & CATHERINE MACARTHUR

Forever in our thoughts.
So little time, so many memories.
Always thinking of you.
Love
Mum & Dad.

The value of trees

Published June 21, 2019 by Dr Katherine Edward

Never underestimate the restorative value of green spaces and trees, they are essential to our mental welfare

Dr Peter Hall. 1931-2016

Published May 15, 2019 by Peter Hall

My father was born Petra Hecht in Czechoslovakia in 1931, escaping to England with his parents after their home was ransacked by the Gestapo while they were sheltering with family after the Nazi invasion. He settled in England, completed his national service with the RAF as a Wing Commander and eventually became a senior consultant psychiatrist. He worked for many years in the NHS and pioneered much of the work around “care in the community” and later specialised in eating disorders.
To me and my two brothers he was just “Dad”. I remember fondly all those childhood moments with him that seemed inconsequential at the time and only now do I realise how precious they were: walks in the countryside, family holidays and his amazing ability to blow double smoke rings when smoking his pipe!
He was very keen on his trees and long recognised the importance of a good quality environment to mental health. His Phd in 1963 was on this very subject. Although he settled and brought up his family South of the border he was very familiar and fond of Edinburgh. As a newly qualified doctor in the 1950s he served as a locum in Leith for a few months and was a regular visitor when I settled in Edinburgh in the 90s. He always said that Edinburgh reminded him a little of Prague and I know that both professionally and personally, he would very much approve of any work to protect and enhance the benefits from the trees of Edinburgh.