PROCEEDINGS—PERTHSHIRE SOCIETY OF NATURAL SCIENCE. CX111 
19th December, 1895. 
Dr. Thomson, President of the Section, in the Chair. 
The President delivered his Opening Address on “ The Aid 
given by Photography to the other Sciences.” 
The Secretary read the following report of the Autumn Excur¬ 
sions :— 
EXCURSION TO DUNFERMLINE AND CULROSS. 
This excursion took place on 24th August as arranged, and, in 
spite of the threatening aspect of the weather, the following members 
and friends of members took part in it, viz. :—Mrs. Macduff, Miss 
M. Thomas, Miss Macnab, Miss Gall, Miss Evelyn Campbell, Messrs. 
W. Ellison, A. M. Rodger, Miers, Keyworth, and Col. Campbell, 
Mr. Kirk joining in the afternoon. 
On arriving at Dunfermline there was a heavy downpour of rain, 
which, however, did not last long, and by the time the Abbey was 
reached the sun was shining brightly, and it was a perfect photo¬ 
graphic day. 
Several interesting views of the Abbey and Palace were taken, 
and at twelve o’clock the party drove to Culross, arriving there soon 
after one. Here they found ample scope for photographic work. 
The steep hill to the Abbey was first ascended, and here they were 
met by the Rev. Mr. Gordon, who showed them all the objects of 
interest in connection with the buildings. Through the courtesy of 
Miss Beveridge, the party had an opportunity of inspecting and 
photographing the Abbey House, a fine specimen of Renaissance 
work, designed by Inigo Jones. 
They then descended the hill, and on the way saw the Bishop’s 
House and Library and other interesting bits in the Royal and 
Ancient Burgh. 
At the base of the hill the Town Hall and Palace claimed 
attention, and were photographed by most of the members. 
The return journey to Dunfermline was then made, and photos 
taken of the beautiful Norman West Door of the Abbey Church. 
The party returned to Perth by the 4.48 train, and it is hoped 
that the practical results of a most enjoyable day may be exhibited 
by the members during the Winter Session, for the benefit of those 
who were unfortunately prevented from taking part in this our first 
excursion. 
EXCURSION TO STIRLING. 
The second excursion took place on Saturday, 14th September, 
when a number of members and their friends journeyed to Stirling 
by the 9.10 train. At Stirling they were joined by Mr. Kidston, who 
acted as a most efficient guide, conducting the party to the most 
interesting points of vantage. They first went up the hill as far as 
the top of Broad Street, where photographs were taken of the Town 
Hall and of the back of Argyll’s House, now the Military Hospital. 
The front of this fine specimen of Scottish Baronial Architecture was 
then visited, after which the party went to the Castle and spent two 
