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station, and at 7 p.m. proceeded by train to Banchory. On our 
arrival there found all the inns occupied. The party had to hunt 
for beds in the village. 
Wednesday, 9th August 1854. 
Party breakfasted at the Burnett Arms, and after sending 
baggage by a cart to Aboyne and Ballater, started on their walk. 
Examined woods on the banks of the Dee. Gathered :— 
Rubus cordifolius | Plantago maritima 
Pyrola (several species) | Goodyera repens (abundant 
Trientalis europza in woods at Aboyne) 
Lunched at Aboyne, a very comfortable hotel. Visited Sus- 
pension Bridge, walked by south side of Dee to Ballater. 
Visited Pannanich Wells, near them there is abundance of 
Mimulus luteus. Near Ballater there is abundance of MJelam- 
pyrum sylvaticum. Were comfortably accommodated at the 
inn at Ballater. ; 
Thursday, 10th August 1854. 
Left Ballater at 8 a.m. after sending the baggage by cart to 
Castleton of Braemar. Walked along the banks of the Dee as 
far as the Balmoral Suspension Bridge, crossed the bridge to 
Balmoral, and were allowed by Dr. Robertson to see all parts of 
the grounds. Visited the old and new buildings under the 
guidance of Mr. Paterson, the gardener. The old building 
appears to be most in keeping with the situation. The new 
Palace is built of beautiful white granite from Glen Gelder ; 
the building is very chaste and elegant so far as it has been 
completed ; much remains to be done. It is proposed to have a 
square tower connected with it, 100 feet high. The flower- 
garden is well kept. Went by the private walks to the summit 
of a hill overlooking Balmoral, and had a fine view. . Picked :-— 
Vaccinium Vitis-Idza Melampyrum sylvaticum 
Pyrola secunda Neottia Nidus-avis 
The gardener informed us that the Queen oceasiene used 
Lycopodium clavatum as a wreath for her head, 
