66 THE CAPERCAILLIE. 



Ardoch and Dmmmond Castle, before populating Braes of 

 Doune. But even now (1877) they are only uncertain in the 

 woods there, and on Argaty adjoining. The woods are some- 

 what isolated, and not very extensive. 



Appeared at Luib, Glendochart (25 miles from Q ). 



First seen at Pitcairlie, Fife march (33 miles from Q ). 

 See under Fife, 1865. 



Established at Monzie, Crieff district (15 miles from Q ) ; 

 Ferntower (15 miles from Q ) ; Ochtertyre (15 miles from Q ). 

 These are now quite parts of the stronghold of the species in 

 the south of Perth. 



Established at Dalnaglar, Glen Shee, east of county (25 

 miles from Q ). For full notes on this locality, see under 

 " Decrease of Black Game," etc. 



Established at Tulliallan. See under "Hybrids" and 

 " Bestoration." 



Arrived on Kincardine estate between this date and 1860, 

 probably from Strathallan or Drummond Castle. Kincardine, 

 near Auchterarder (24 miles from Q ). 



1866. First seen at Aldie, near Crook of Devon, march of 

 county Kinross (32 miles from Q ), and established same year. 

 Not preserved formerly, but present tenant does preserve. At 

 present rare, but likely to increase. 



Established at Glentarchy and Ayton (see -1864). Not 

 likely to become numerous. Glentarchy is really in Fife, 

 q. v. under 1866. 



First seen at Invermay (26 miles from Q ), near Dunning. 

 Occasional at present (1877). Common in autumn; eight 

 seen in a day. About 200 acres mixed wood. Increasing, 

 but do not breed here. 



1867. First shot at Airthrey, near Stirling, south of county 

 (31 miles from Q ). Five seen at Bridge of Allan, Christmas 

 1877. 



[Said to be established only in 1867, at Ashmore and 



