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Storm Éowyn: Gardens staff 'devastated' at loss of Edinburgh's tallest tree

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The Himalayan cedar was planted 166 years ago by Queen Victoria's eldest son, Albert .

It was one of 15 trees uprooted or broken beyond recovery in Scotland 's national botanical collection.

A further 25 others badly damaged in the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh .

Staff have started fundraising to cover the cost of the damage.

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English

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37

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