CONTENTS. 
I.—Aberdeen in its Regional Setting. By Lord Provost HENRY exG 
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I].—Geography of the North-East. By J. MCFARLANE ...... 5 
III.—Geology. By Prof. A. W. Gisp and Dr. A. BREMNER .... 12 
IV.—Animal Life of North-East Scotland. By Prof. J. RITCHIE 20 
V.—The Flora of the North-East. By A. MacGRrecor ...... 26 
VI.—Forestry. By Prof. A. W. BORTHWICK.......0.-2++-0+++ 34 
VII.—Climate of Aberdeenshire. By G.A.CLARKE .......... 42 
VIll.— Education. By J. DAWSON .... 22. fic eee ee eee 49 
IX.—Architecture in Aberdeen: A Survey. By Dr. W. KELLY = 57 
Pictish Symbolism and the Sculptured Stones of North- 
East Scotland. By Dr. W.D. SIMPSON ............ 66 
X.—Prehistoric Archeology in Aberdeen District. By Prof. 
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XI.—Agriculture in the North-East. By Dr. J. F.'TOCHER .... 77 
XII.—Agriculture in Aberdeenshire in the Olden Days. By J. D. 
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XIII.—The Soils of the North-East of Scotland. By Prof. J. 
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XIV.—The Fishing Industry. By Dr. R. 5S. CLarK ............ 86 
XV.—Paper-Making in Aberdeen and District. By J. Cruick- 
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XVI.—Aberdeen Granite Industry. By W. D. EssLEMONT ...... 96 
XVII.—The Trade of Aberdeen. By J.S.YuULE .............. 100 
XVIII.—Scientists of the North-East of Scotland. By G. M. FRasER 
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