LDPWalker wrote:I think you will find it is called Witches Broom. This is a fungal, viral or insect induced growth deformity, not uncommon on many species of tree. It can often cause abnormal, twiggy growths that do look like witches broomsticks, hence the name.
Thankyou LDPWalker, there was a discussion between club members at the weekend when we stayed at the Muir Hut, and I thought about WH for an answer, and there you are, it worked. I will tell the other members.