The sole tree on Argyle Street at Glasgow's island watering hole, The Park Bar, is in the running for an award. 

The lonesome ash tree, which has stood for well over a century, is now on the cusp of national recognition, having made it onto the Woodland Trust's Tree of the Year award shortlist, one of only two Scottish trees in the running.

The 'Argyle Street Ash' has been a familiar and beloved landmark for generations of islanders who patronise the Park Bar. 

Announcing the news, The Park Bar said: "Back in August 1935, a writer marvelled at its beauty in an article titled 'A Tree in Argyle Street'. The article hangs on the walls of The Park Bar. They guessed it was about 75 years old at the time and reckoned it might stand for another 75 years… if it was lucky.

"Well, that was 90 years ago.

"So not only has this tree beaten the odds - it's still standing tall, swaying to the sound of ceilidh music from The Park Bar beside it. Maybe it's a fan of Scottish trad music. Maybe that's what keeps it going."

The ash tree was planted during the reign of Queen Victoria and has resisted the ravages of time and disease to continue flourishing to this day. It was the first tree in Glasgow to receive a Tree Preservation Order.

The Argyle Street tree, also known as The Lone Tree of Finnieston, has been shortlisted along with a sycamore growing in the grounds of Edinburgh's Napier University at Craiglockhart. It is believed to have inspired Great War poet Wilfred Owen as he convalesced in hospital after suffering 'shellshock' in the trenches of France.

Eight other trees across the UK have been nominated, including a cedar climbed by the Beatles in one of their music videos.

A public vote will select the overall winner. 

Last year's winner was the Skippinish Oak in Lochaber.

Image credit - Douglas Crawford/Tree Wise Urban Forestry