Vi PROCEEDINGS—PERTHSHIRE SOCIETY OF NATURAL SCIENCE. 
scenery, in driving both to and from Loch Tay, very beautiful. As 
so much ground had to be covered, there was not much opportunity 
for any detailed scientific work, but the photographic members could 
not complain, as they had ample opportunity of reproducing, on plate 
or film, the beautiful country they had visited. As regards insect 
life, Mr. T. M. M‘Gregor reports that “The lepidoptera captured was 
represented by a single specimen of the large common yellow under¬ 
wing moth. An interesting example of protective resemblance was 
met with among the stones at the Druidical Circle, where a bug 
(Globiceps dispar , Boh.) was found, which closely resembles the ants 
{Myrmica ruginodis) with which it was associated.” 
2. June n, to Dollar Glen. This was a joint excursion with the 
Scottish Natural History Society and we had again, as in former 
years, much pleasure in meeting with our friends from Edinburgh, 
and in partaking of their kind hospitality at the close of the day’s 
work. The day, by the bye, began with a series of misadventures, 
which were only overcome by enthusiasm in the cause of science, 
backed by a dogged determination not to be beaten. We did at last 
reach our destination in safety, but only after a series of unforeseen 
changes from one mode of transport to another. On reaching the 
glen itself, the photographers at least were amply repaid for the 
delays and anxieties of the journey. Many most picturesque “bits” 
are to be found, both in the upper and lower reaches of the glen. 
For the botanists, Mr. Barclay speaks as follows :— 
“ Though there is a rich vegetation in the glen, the species which 
call for special remark are few, and have been noticed in the report 
of an excursion which was held in 1893. One wall of the castle was 
thickly clad with Parietaria officinalis , a plant often found in similar 
circumstances, though almost entirely absent from Perthshire. On 
the high ground at the top of the glen occurred Viola lutea , var. 
amcena , and a very pink variety of Antennaria dioicaP 
3. June 25, to Kinfauns and Elcho Castle. This was a half-day 
excursion and was consequently joined by some members who could 
not otherwise have been present. It would perhaps be wise if rather 
more of these short excursions were arranged, particularly as railway 
facilities are now so great on Saturday afternoons. Mr. Menzies, 
who was the leader, reports on the botanical results as follows :— 
“ The party, which numbered sixteen ladies and gentlemen, proceeded 
by way of Kinfauns to Elcho Castle. A number of interesting plants 
were observed along the bank of the river, amongst the rarer being 
Epipactis latifolia and Ophioglossum vulgatum. Several Carices were 
also found, including Carex aquatilis . The members belonging to 
the Photographic Section took a number of views by the river, and at 
the Castle. A fine yew tree,—“Wallace’s Yew,”—said to have been 
planted by the great patriot, was visited, and a photograph taken of 
it for the museum tree case.” 
4. July 2, to Beinn Dheiceach (3074 feet). This was a mountain 
excursion, under the leadership of Mr. R. Brown, at whose request 
Mr. Barclay has reported on it as follows :— 
