44 kEfoRT OF MEETINGS FOR 1906 



On the invitation of Mr Henry Borthwick, who has recently 

 restored the Castle in keeping with its ancient character, 

 and rendered it fit for habitation by his family, the party 

 was conducted throughout the entire building, and allowed 

 to perambulate on the parapet of the roof, which is carried 

 on bold corbels on all sides save the East, whence, looking 

 through the apertures on the pavement over 100 feet beneath, 

 they could more vividly realise the dread system of machicolation 

 that distinguishes it. On the motion of the President a 

 hearty vote of thanks was accorded their guide for his courtesy 

 in granting permission to view the interior of this historic 

 pile, and for his personal conduct of the party, which added 

 so much to the enjoyment of their visit. As time had been 

 lost owing to the detailed nature of the excursion, it was 

 arranged to join the carriages at the entrance 

 Club to the Castle, and drive back by way of 



Dinner. Fushiebridge and Arniston to Dalkeith, where 



dinner was served in the Cross Keys Hotel at 



5 o'clock. The usual toasts were given from the chair. 



. A nomination in favour of Mr Nicholas 



Nomina- bright, Beechfield, Morpeth, was duly inti- 

 ^•*'"- mated. 



Note. — For fuller particulars regarding Crichton and Borthwick 

 Castles, and for excellent drawings of the same, reference may be made 

 to "Castellated and Domestic Architecture of Scotland," (MacGibbon 



6 Ross) Vol. I., pp. 209-221, and 344-352, from which much valuable 

 information has been obtained. 



