Assynt rescue team's jubilee tree is symbol of 'hope and optimism'
Assynt Mountain Rescue Team held a special tree planting ceremony at Inchnadamph car park yesterday, attended by Sutherland Lord-Lieutenant Major General Patrick Marriott.
The team was one of 350 “inspiring organisations" across the UK to be selected to receive the gift of a tree by organisers of last year's Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
The trees were part of a 21-metre high “living sculpture” erected outside Buckingham Palace and which formed the centrepiece of celebrations.
Lord-Lieutenant Patrick Marriott officially presented the tree at yesterday’s ceremony which was also attended by local people.
A spokesman for the team, said: “This tree is a symbol of hope and optimism, which is a mantra of all of us who volunteer for mountain rescue. Please do visit it.”
“It has been fenced in to protect it from deer and we will install a plaque in due course.”
