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IL—CRAIGMILLAR. 
The evening of Wednesday, May 2nd, was devoted to the 
old Castle of Craigmillar. In the unavoidable absence of Mr 
Speedy, the party were taken over the Castle by Miss 
Priestley, who pointed out the various features of interest. 
From the top of the Castle Mr J. A. Johnston gave an in- 
teresting account of the geology of the district, which was 
listened to with much attention. 
II].—TEMPLE anp ARNISTON. 
On 12th May the members of the Society renewed their 
acquaintance with this neighbourhood, which had not been 
visited for a number of years. Mr Arch. Hewat, F.F.A., 
and the Rev. Mr Blake, minister of the parish of Temple, 
were to have conducted the party; but as Mr Blake was not 
able to be present, the Rev. Mr Wilson, of Stobhill, placed 
himself at the disposal of Mr Hewat and the members for the 
afternoon. Entering the Arniston policies at Gorebridge, 
the party followed the course of the South Esk till they came 
to Arniston House. Near this is Temple glen, through which 
the members walked till they came to Temple. The principal 
object of interest here is the ruins of the old church. Great 
interest attaches to this place, as it is believed to be ail that 
remains of the chapel of an establishment founded by David I, — 
of Scotland—the “sair sanct ”—for the use of the Knights 
Templars, or Red Friars as they were also called. One of 
the stones in the belfry has some leaden letters sunk into it, 
but what they signify is not at all clear. Before setting out 
on the return journey, through the courtesy of the Rev. Mr 
and Mrs Blake, the party, to the number of thirty-four, were 
hospitably entertained at the manse. The return journey was 
made partly through the Arniston policies and partly by the 
road. Before leaving the policies, Mr Hewat pointed out 
what used to be the high road from Edinburgh to the South. 
Those members who visited Torwoodlee on July 7 saw another 
