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a point a short distance west of Blairquhosh. Here they were 
met by Mr. Campbell Murray, factor on the Duntreath estate, 
who accompanied them to the large trees which are quite a feature 
of this locality. 
The first one visited was an Oak, immediately below Mr. Murray’s 
house. The village smithy formerly stood beneath the spreading 
branches of this oak. It is a fine tree, and in a vigorous condition, 
and was found to measure 12 ft. 10 in. at 4 ft. 7 in. on south 
side, the spread of the branches being 82 ft. 9 in. 
The next oak visited was the famous “ Meikle Tree,” which 
stands on the opposite side of the road, a short distance east of 
the former one. It is locally known as the “ Trysting-tree,” and 
is mentioned in a charter dated 1493, where it is termed the 
“Meikle tree of Blairquhosh.” It measured 16 ft. 9 in. at 3 ft. 
5 in., and 17 ft. 1} in. at 5 ft. 2in. Itis still in a healthy con- 
dition, and every care is taken by Mr. Murray to prevent its 
sustaining any injury. The spread of its branches, from north to 
south, measured 80 feet. 
A Beech near Duntreath, on the north side of the highway, was 
afterwards visited. It measured 14 ft. 11 in. at 6 ft., on the side 
next the road. 
Darkness prevented a visit to other fine trees. An Ash within 
the policies near Duntreath House was found to girth 10 ft. at 
5 ft. 4 in. on the side facing the approach. 
A return was now made to the city, the majority taking train 
from Strathblane, and a small party preferring to walk back to 
Milngavie. The weather was of the most delightful description, 
and the afternoon’s walk through fine hill and woodland scenery was 
much enjoyed. 
FinuaystTone, 14th October, 1893.—See page 61. 
BiytHswoop, 3lst March, 1894.—The party, numbering 15 
members and friends, were met by Mr. Methven, gardener, who 
pointed out the various objects of interest. Owing to the early 
period of the season, vegetation had made very little progress ; but 
a good deal of attention was devoted to the Coniferx, of which 
there is here a considerable variety. In one of the plant-houses 
