164 Field Meetings. 
The following is a list of plants found during the excur- 
sion: — Hypericum humifusum, H. pulchrum, Malva moschata, 
Geranium sylvaticum, Spirea salicifolia, Geum urbanum, Cirecea 
lutetiana, Galium palustre, Filago germanicum, F. minima, Gnaph- 
alium sylvaticum, Senecio aquaticus, Crepis paludosa, Scrophularia 
nodosa, Habenaria bifolia, Potamogeton nutans, Narthecium ossifragum, 
Juncus conglomeratus, J. squarrosus, J. compressus, J. articulatus, 
LInzula campestris var. congesta, Scirpus setaceus, Carex pulicaris, C. 
stellulata, C. pallesens, Aira flexuosa, Molinia cerulea. The oak and 
beech ferns were very abundant on both sides of the glen, but 
only one specimen of the Hard Shield (Aspidium aculeatum) was 
seen. About 30 specimens of mosses were collected, the rarest 
being Bartramia fontana, B. Pomiformis, Dicranum majus, Ulota 
intermedia, Ulota Bruchii, and U. crispa. 
GaARPEL GLEN AND Morrat Distrrict.—2d August, 1884. 
The fourth Field Meeting of the session was held on the 2d 
August, when Garpel Glen and places of interest in the Moffat 
district were visited. About a dozen left Dumfries Station by 
the 9.20 a.m. train for Beattock, where they were joined by 
other members and Mr Dairon, F.G.S. From the station 
they proceeded through the wood adjoining, and over the 
rising ground to the summit of the Beattock Hill. Here half 
an hour was spent in inspecting the remains of an old British 
Camp and in enjoying the delightful view of the surrounding 
country. From here the party proceeded across the moor to an 
adjacent height to visit another Camp, but whether this was of 
Roman or British origin is doubtful. Continuing the walk along 
the high ground, through one or two plantations, the party 
arrived at Auchencas Castle, where another halt was made. 
This Castle was a formidable stronghold in earlier times, and 
from its commanding position on the summit was an important 
key to the pass through the hills. It was a square structure, 
measuring 120 feet either way, and had at each corner a circular 
turret. The walls measured ten feet in thickness. Here a 
business meeting was held, when Mr Wilson, Vice-President, 
presided, and Mr Dairon, F.G.S., was elected an honorary 
member. 
