102 BOTANICAL EXCURSIONS MADE BY 
Etchachan, from which streams go both to Loch Avon and to the 
valley of the Derry. 
On Ben na Mac Dhu picked :— 
Silene acaulis (in fine Hieracium alpinum 
flower) Luzula arcuata (in a poor 
Stellaria cerastoides | state) 
From Loch Etchachan descended to the valley amidst a severe 
rain, which lasted for two hours. Crossed the Derry and reached 
the Linn of Dee about 8 p.m., where the conveyance awaited 
us. Although we were thoroughly soaked, yet no rain had fallen 
at Ballater or Braemar. 
Friday, 17th August 1849. 
The party sent all their packages and plants and baggage by 
a cart to Coupar-Angus, for which they agreed to pay the sum of 
s. 
Mr. M‘Allum, being ill, was left at the inn at Braemar, 
and Mr. Christie kindly agreed to stay with him until Monday. 
The remaining six of the party left the inn at 11 a.m. and walked 
by the banks of the Clunie to the Spital of Glenshee, which they 
reached about 4 p.m. to dinner. After dinner walked to Bridge 
of Cally. Arrived there about 10 p.m. Got beds on the floor. 
Saturday 18th August 1849. 
This morning left the Bridge of Cally Inn at 6a m. and walked 
to Blairgowrie to breakfast, thence proceeded by omnibus to 
Coupar-Angus, joined the train at 9.45 a.m. Four of the party 
proceeded to Edinburgh, which they reached about 1 p.m. The 
other two went to Bridge of Allan and Stirling. 
