The Suffragette Oak

The Suffragette Oak is a large oak tree standing in Kelvingrove Park near Glasgow University, with branches spreading across the green space. A commemorative plaque installed in 1995 explains its historical connection to the suffrage movement.

This oak was planted on April 20, 1918, by women's suffrage organizations to mark the achievement of voting rights for women over 30 under the Representation Act. The planting commemorated a major step forward in British democratic history.

Local organizations nominated this oak for Scotland's Tree of the Year in 2015, recognizing its role as a symbol of women's rights activism in Glasgow. The tree embodies the memory of those who fought for voting rights during the early 20th century.

You will find this oak behind Glasgow University in an open park with flat paths and plenty of space to walk around. The tree is best visited on clear days when the park's green spaces are welcoming and the surroundings easy to navigate.

After storm damage in 2017, pieces of wood from the damaged tree were transformed into earrings and trinket boxes by local artists as a fundraising effort. This creative transformation gave damaged wood a second life and raised awareness for the park.

Location: Glasgow City

GPS coordinates: 55.87160,-4.28540

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:06