Tree surgeon climbing high in a conifer canopy

Julian Barclay · Tree care

Skilled work.
Above the garden.

Tree Climbing Services in Aberdeenshire

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Care for your trees and outdoor space

Skilled work.
Above the garden.

Where the tree and site are suitable, climbing allows our tree surgeons to reach branches without bringing a platform into the working area. We undertake climbing-based tree work across Aberdeenshire and Royal Deeside.

  • Access to suitable tree canopies
  • Pruning and crown work
  • Controlled lowering where required
  • Working methods planned for the site
Rope access: a climber working in the tree
Rope access: a climber working in the tree

Choose the right access method

Climbing is one option, not the answer to every tree. Condition, anchor points, surrounding structures and ground access help determine whether climbing, a platform or another approach is suitable.

Rope access: a climber working in the tree
Rope access: a climber working in the tree

Work around what is below

Gardens often contain roofs, fences, lawns and planting beneath the canopy. Where required, rigging equipment can be used to lower sections in a controlled way, with the work area and ground team considered together.

Climber working on a branch above a roof
Climber working on a branch above a roof

One plan from canopy to ground

We discuss the pruning or removal work, how material will be brought down and what happens afterwards. Let us know about narrow passages, shared access and anything that needs particular protection.

Crown reduction in progress, with a climber and ground crew
Crown reduction in progress, with a climber and ground crew

A practical next step

Tell us what matters.
We’ll help with the detail.

01 / YOUR SPACE

Show us the site.

Send photographs and your location. Let us know about narrow access, nearby buildings and the trees or hedges involved.

02 / YOUR PRIORITIES

Tell us what matters.

Explain the concern: shade, clearance, overgrown hedges or new planting. We can discuss which approach suits the site.

03 / YOUR PROJECT

Agree a clear plan.

We discuss access, the scope of work and clearance before providing a quotation. Any tree protection requirements should be checked before work is scheduled.

Local knowledge · Thoughtful work

Rooted in Royal Deeside.
Working across Aberdeenshire.

From Tarland, Aboyne and Ballater to Banchory, Braemar, Alford, Inverurie, Westhill and Aberdeen, tell us where the site is and what you have in mind. We also welcome enquiries from across North East Scotland; share your postcode so we can discuss the project and travel.

A question worth asking

Can you work in a garden with narrow access?

Often, but we need to assess both the tree and the route to it. Photographs and approximate access widths help us plan a visit.

Kind words. Lasting confidence.

Good work.
Happy customers.

5.0 ★★★★★

33 five-star Google reviews

Words from our customers.

Rating checked September 2026
★★★★★

“The removal of 9 leylandii trees was seamless and I would not hesitate in recommending this family run business”

David FletcherGoogle review excerpt