The beautiful bluebell meadows that carpet Scottish woodlands and field in spring are a wonderful sight.
Botanists usually call them wild hyacinths, however most of us still know them as bluebells.
Bluebell meadows thrive in old-established broadleaved woodlands where the trees are wide enough apart to allow light to reach the ground. The bluebell native to Scotland (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) flowers from April to June. The flowers are always blue, with 6 bell-shaped lobes that curl back fully.
Bluebells start to bloom in early May and continue into the middle of June.
Bluebells are associated with ancient woodlands are often found alongside Oak trees. Found in areas of Perth-shire and the Trosscahs National Park. Glen Fingas, near Callander is one of the best places to see Bluebells in full bloom during spring.
There are many folklore stories involving bluebells, many of which involve dark fairy magic. Bluebell woods are believed to be connected with fairy spells and enchantments, used by these mischievous beings to trap humans. If you are to pick a bluebell, many believe you will be led astray by fairies, wandering lost forevermore.
Bluebells start to bloom in early May and continue into the middle of June.
Bluebells are associated with ancient woodlands are often found alongside Oak trees. Found in areas of Perth-shire and the Trosscahs National Park. Glen Fingas, near Callander is one of the best places to see Bluebells in full bloom during spring.
There are many folklore stories involving bluebells, many of which involve dark fairy magic. Bluebell woods are believed to be connected with fairy spells and enchantments, used by these mischievous beings to trap humans. If you are to pick a bluebell, many believe you will be led astray by fairies, wandering lost forevermore.
Bluebells start to bloom in early May and continue into the middle of June.
Bluebells are associated with ancient woodlands are often found alongside Oak trees. Found in areas of Perth-shire and the Trosscahs National Park. Glen Fingas, near Callander is one of the best places to see Bluebells in full bloom during spring.
There are many folklore stories involving bluebells, many of which involve dark fairy magic. Bluebell woods are believed to be connected with fairy spells and enchantments, used by these mischievous beings to trap humans. If you are to pick a bluebell, many believe you will be led astray by fairies, wandering lost forevermore.