ROYAL GARDENS 



Probably the rarest species to be found here is the Northern 

 Spleenwort (Asplenium septentrionalis), a dwarf fern which 

 grows on the rock, known as Samson's Ribs, on the south side 

 of the Park. From the Palace grounds, an old ruin called 

 St. Anthony's Chapel, perched on the cliffs below Arthur's 

 Seat, may be observed ; while a small vaulted building, known 

 as St. Margaret's Well, stands just outside the gate to the 

 South Garden. 



Lying due east of the Palace is an extensive and com- 

 paratively level stretch of grass land called Parson's Green, or 

 the Parade Ground. It is historically interesting as having 

 been the scene of the Royal Reviews held by Queen Victoria 

 in i860 and in 1881. The late King, Edward VII., also 

 reviewed Volunteer troops on the same ground, in 1905. 

 And His Majesty King George V. held a review of Military 

 veterans and Boy Scouts, and also presented colours to the 

 Royal Scots Regiment there, on the 19th July 191 1. 



