Tree surgeon climbing high in a conifer canopy

Julian Barclay · Tree care

Thoughtful pruning.
Natural character.

Tree Pruning in Aberdeenshire

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Care for your trees and outdoor space

Thoughtful pruning.
Natural character.

Good pruning starts with understanding the tree and what you want to achieve. We provide tree pruning across Aberdeenshire and North East Scotland, helping manage growth, improve clearance and retain the character of your trees.

  • Pruning suited to the species
  • Crown reduction, thinning and lifting
  • Deadwood and damaged-branch assessment
  • Agreed clearance and tidy-up
Willow crown reduction in progress in Banchory
Willow crown reduction in progress in Banchory

Start with the reason for pruning

Tell us whether the concern is shade, branches near a building, poor shape or damaged growth. Different problems call for different treatments; we explain the options before agreeing the work.

Willow crown reduction in progress in Banchory
Willow crown reduction in progress in Banchory

Keep the tree’s natural form

Your existing trees bring structure and character to the garden. We aim for proportionate pruning, taking account of species, condition and previous work rather than simply cutting everything back to the same outline.

Crown work using a cherry picker
Crown work using a cherry picker

Plan the timing and the finish

Suitable timing depends on the tree and the work proposed. We also discuss access and what should happen to branches, logs and woodchip, including whether you would like suitable material retained.

Climber completing reduction work beside a managed roadside work area
Climber completing reduction work beside a managed roadside work area

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

Do I need to know which type of pruning to ask for?

No. Describe the problem and send photographs. We can assess whether reduction, thinning, lifting or another approach is appropriate.

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