The Weeping Willow Tree

Name: The Weeping Willow Tree
Address: Site of willow, circular bench and date stone along footpath at River Deveron, Huntly AB54 8DD Scotland, Huntly, United Kingdom
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Site of willow, circular bench and date stone along footpath at River Deveron, Huntly AB54 8DD Scotland

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The Weeping Willow Tree is a cultural site that neutrally marks the historic day of Brexit. On 31st January 2020 a weeping willow tree was planted as a sign of both hope and sorrow, representing the complex and often polarised reactions to the UK's withdrawal from the EU. Directed by Berlin based artist Clemens Wilhelm, and hosted by local arts organisation Deveron Projects, the planting was done by members of the Huntly community in a public ceremony planned to mark the day and to bring people together despite the divisive nature of Brexit. The tree was planted inside a circular bench produced in collaboration with local craftsman David Whitehead. An upright marker stone of Cairngorm schist bears the date and title of the artwork and site.