The Association for the Preservation of Rural Scotland 

(A.P.R.S.) 

FOUNDED 1926

THIRTY-FIRST 

ANNUAL REPORT 

1959

 TO BE PRESENTED 

AT

 THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 

TO BE HELD 

AT

 15 RUTLAND SQUARE, EDINBURGH 1

 On FRIDAY, 10th APRIL 1959

 At 2.30 p.m. 

The Right Hon.

 BARONESS ELLIOT OF HARWOOD, C.B.E. 

will give an Address 

THE ASSOCIATION FOR THE PRESERVATION OF RURAL SCOTLAND 

OFFICE-BEARERS 

Honorary President 

THE RIGHT HON. THE EARL OF HADDINGTON, K.T., M.C. 

MELLERSTAIN, GORDON, BERWICKSHIRE 

President 

THE RIGHT HON. THE EARL OF GALLOWAY 

CUMLODEN, NEWTON-STEWART 

Vice-President 

SIR SAMUEL STRANG STEEL, BT. 

PHILIPHAUGH, SELKIRK 

Chairman of Council 

COMMANDER H. C. COURTNEY CLARKE, D.S.O., R.N. 

CLINT LODGE, ST BOSWELLS 

Vice-Chairman of Council 

ALAN STEWART-CLARK 

18 LAUDER ROAD, EDINBURGH 

Hon. Secretary 

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Hon. Treasurer 

IAN D. ROSS, W.S. 

1 THISTLE COURT, EDINBURGH 

Organising Secretary 

KENNETH MACRAE, W.S. 

Office: 15 RUTLAND SQUARE, EDINBURGH 1 

Telephone FOU 7631 

THE COUNCIL 

ELECTED MEMBERS 

Chairman – Commander H. C. COURTNEY CLARKE, D.S.O., R.N. 

Mrs MACKENZIE ANDERSON, 69 Southpark Avenue, Glasgow, W.2 

J. BARTHOLOMEW, M.C., LL.D., F.R.G.S., Manor House, Inveresk 

E. S. BELL, F.R.I.B.A., F.R.I.A.S., Cranstonhill, Stirling 

Mrs D. S. BROWNE, 5 Greenmount Avenue, Burntisland 

Mrs M. A. COWAN, Eastfield, Bowden, Melrose 

Mrs RAMAGE DAWSON, Balado, Kinross 

W. FERRIS, 159 West Nile Street, Glasgow, C.1 

A. CAMPBELL FRASER, Borthwickshiels, Hawick 

The Hon. T. G. D. GALBRAITH, M.P., Barskimming, Mauchline, Ayrshire 

W. M. GLASS, R.S.A., 38 Drummond Place, Edinburgh 

Captain E. W. HARDY, R.N., Balnachoile, Gullane 

Mrs R. M. HEDDERWICK, 44 Coates Gardens, Edinburgh 12 

Miss A. KIDSTON, 12 Howard Place, St Andrews 

D. J. MCARTHUR, 39 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh 3 

LESLIE GRAHAME MACDOUGALL, R.S.A., F.R.I.B.A., F.R.I.A.S., 6 Ainslie Place, Edinburgh 3 

B. N. H. ORPHOOT, R.S.A., F.R.I.B.A., Well House, Easter Belmont Road, Edinburgh 12 

Major R. A. OSWALD, Cavens, by Dumfries 

Mrs A. E. ROBERTSON, 17 Cluny Gardens, Edinburgh 10 

F. CHARLES ROGERS, L.D.S., R.F.P.S., 57 Manor Place, Edinburgh 3

 ALAN STEWART-CLARK, 18 Lauder Road, Edinburgh 9 

Brig, ALAN H. C. SWINTON, M.C., Kimmerghame, Duns, Berwickshire 

The Hon. DAVID J. WATSON, Q.C., 45 Northumberland Street, Edinburgh 3 

WM. WILSON, R.S.A., 11A Belford Mews, Edinburgh 4 

CONSTITUENT BODIES AND THEIR REPRESENTATIVES 

AFFILIATED SOCIETIES AND THEIR REPRESENTATIVES 

* Elected to the Council as representative 

THE ASSOCIATION FOR THE PRESERVATION OF RURAL SCOTLAND ANNUAL REPORT, 1959 

THE Council have pleasure in submitting the Thirty-first Annual Report of the Association, together with a Statement of Accounts for the year ended 31st December 1958. 

General.

The work of the A.P.R.S. can seldom produce spectacular results, as it entails long and patient efforts to educate the public in protecting the amenities of the countryside. However, what has been done in the last six or seven years is now bearing fruit. For example, the attitude towards litter has changed considerably. A few years ago the general outlook was very apathetic, and most people took the view that it was no good providing litter baskets, as no one would use them, and it seemed less trouble to many to clear up litter than to try to train the public to use litter baskets. Today there is positive action on the part of the Government, Local Authorities, and various other bodies, such as the A.P.R.S., to combat the litter menace. Again, as regards Control of Advertisements, the steady work of the A.P.R.S. is showing results. For example, five of the six ugly advertisements on Soutra Hill (on one of the main roads to Edinburgh from the South) have at last been removed, and the Local Authority has taken steps to have the remaining one removed at an early date. It should not be forgotten that the preliminary work which formed the basis of the Rivers (Prevention of Pollution) (Scotland) Act, 1951, was initiated by the A.P.R.S. 

The Council

The Council learned with the deepest regret of the death of the Rev. A. E. Robertson on 22nd June 1958. Mr Robertson was one of the original members of the A.P.R.S. and served on the Council since the earliest days of the Association. 

Mr Robertson, who had been a famous mountaineer in his day, was an extremely valuable member of Council, as he possessed a unique knowledge of the Highlands of Scotland. The Council have recorded their appreciation of the Rev. A. E. Robertson’s services in their Minutes. 

The Council welcomed the following new representatives of Constituent Bodies and Affiliated Societies: 

Lieut.-Colonel William Forbes, C.B.E., D.L., of Callendar (Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland), and Mr Charles C. Kinnear (Kirkcaldy Naturalists’ Society). 

The Council have met regularly each month (August and September excepted). A good attendance continues to be the rule at Council meetings, although many of the members have to travel considerable distances. 

By courtesy of the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland the monthly meetings of the Council continue to be held at 15 Rutland Square, Edinburgh, and the Annual General Meeting was again held there in March 1958. The Council again wish to express their thanks to the Royal Incorporation for the very valuable support given to the Association in this way. 

Membership

During the year under review the Inveresk Preservation Society has joined as an Affiliated Society. The total number of Constituent Bodies and Affiliated Societies is now forty-three. 

During the period of this Report the following new members have joined:- 

ANNUAL: 

1958 John Taylor, M.P. 

1958 Mrs C. E. A. Shann. 

1958 J. Watherston. 

1958 J. F. Fleming Bernard. 

1958 James Wilson. 

1958 Colonel I. Leslie Melville. 

1959 Miss Jessie Wilson.
1959 Miss E. M. Lloyd. 

1959 J. A. H. Mottram. 

1959 Miss Jean Burns. 

ASSOCIATE: 

1959 Dr J. L. Trainer. 

1959 W. L. Browne. 

1959 Mrs May Brown. 

JUNIOR: 

1958 M. M. Humphrey. 

1959 Miss N. K. Browne. 

1959 R. Fraser. 

The following deaths of members have been noted by the Council with the deepest regret:- 

LIFE: 

1945 W. Quarry Wood. 

1939 The Hon. Lady Hope. 

1939 Miss S. W. Murray. 

1939 Eric Douglas. 

1939 A. R. Anderson. 

1939 James Simpson. 

1939 Mrs A. M. Allan. 

1944 Miss Dunlop. 1947 Walter Holmes. 

1939 James Morrison. 

1939 Sir John F. Ramsden, Bt. 

1939 A. A. Haggart Speirs. 

ANNUAL: 

Miss M. E. Donaldson. 

1953 Margaret, Lady Craigmyle. 

1939 Rev. A. E. Robertson. 

Miss M. C. Dunlop. 

Neil McVicar, W.S. 

Committees

The Chairman’s Advisory Committee has met regularly in the forenoon prior to the monthly meetings of Council, augmented as necessary by additional members of Council. This has enabled a certain amount of routine work to be carried out and preliminary consideration to be given to the more important business before being discussed by the full Council. Ad hoc Committees, consisting of members of Council who have special knowledge of the subject under consideration and who were available and prepared to act, have been appointed during the year, as occasion arose, to examine in detail some of the more extensive problems and to prepare a report for the Council. This procedure has enabled a great amount of business to be got through much more efficiently. 

Annual General Meeting, 1958

The Annual General Meeting was held at 15 Rutland Square, Edinburgh, on 20th March 1958. The President, The Right Hon. The Earl of Galloway, was in the Chair, and, in welcoming the members, he said how glad he was to see such a good attendance, which showed that an interest in the aims and objects of the A.P.R.S. was still very much in the minds of all. He then welcomed the speaker, Sir George Campbell of Succoth, Bt., D.L. 

Sir George, speaking as a proprietor and County Councillor living in a Highland county, first touched on various subjects of interest to the Association, such as industrial development in the Highlands, advertisement control, and litter bye-laws. He then went on to deal more fully with the effect on the Highlands of the work of the Forestry Commission. Copies of Sir George’s address have already been issued to Life Members and are issued along with this Report to the other categories of members. 

In moving the adoption of the Annual Report, Commander Courtney Clarke, Chairman of Council, explained the developments in connection with the Litter Bill, which are more fully reported in a later paragraph of this Report. The really serious scandal of the litter menace, he said, was the scattering of broken glass around the countryside, especially at seaside beaches. Hundreds of children suffer annually from cut feet, and broken glass can cause fires in dry weather. The motion was seconded by Mr Alan Stewart-Clark and unanimously carried. 

After the formal business there was an interesting discussion, in which a number of those present gave their views about the litter problem. 

In accordance with custom, tea was served after the meeting and members had an opportunity of enjoying an informal talk. 

A.P.R.S. Excursions

During the year the Council embarked on an entirely new venture. Mrs D. A. Browne, a Council member, having put forward the idea, they decided to organise excursions from time to time to enable members to visit places of interest in connection with the work of the A.P.R.S. and to give them an opportunity of meeting each other and interesting their friends in the A.P.R.S. The first excursion, which was of the nature of an experiment, took place on Saturday, 4th October 1958, and took the form of an afternoon’s outing to East Lothian. A party of thirty-five, which included Sir Samuel Strang Steel, the Vice-President, and the Chairman, travelled by private bus and was accompanied by Mr F. P. Tindall, M.A., M.T.P.I., the County Planning Officer of East Lothian, who very kindly agreed to act as guide. It was most gratifying that Lord Haddington, the Honorary President, was able to join the party at Dirleton and give a brief talk at Whitekirk about his own forestry operations. The route followed included Aberlady, Dirleton, North Berwick, Tantallon Castle, Whitekirk, Preston Mill, and Haddington, where the party had tea in the Town House. This first expedition was voted a great success by all who took part, and, in view of this, the Council are planning a more ambitious whole-day excursion, which is to take place on 23rd May 1959. The principal object of the party will be to see the Finnich Toll area, and the opportunity will be taken to visit Torphichen, Cumbernauld, and Callendar House. Members are being invited to let the Organising Secretary know whether they would be interested in taking part in the excursion. 

Litter

The Litter Bill.

In the last Annual Report reference was made to the Private Member’s Bill introduced in the House of Commons in January 1958 by Mr Rupert Speir, M.P., which at the time when the Report was completed had received its second reading in the House of Commons. The Bill applied to places to which the public were entitled or permitted to have right of access without payment throughout the United Kingdom, but prosecutions in Scotland were all to be at the instance of the Procurator-Fiscal, whereas in England and Wales various specified bodies, such as County Councils, would have power to institute proceedings for an offence under the Act without prejudice to the powers of individuals to institute proceedings. 

At the Committee stage Mr John Taylor, M.P. for West Lothian, moved an amendment at the request of the A.P.R.S., the purpose of which was to add an additional clause to the Bill giving Chief Constables in Scotland the power to give authority to suitable persons, such as beach wardens, &c., to ask offenders for their names and addresses. This amendment was opposed by the Government and also by the promoter of the Bill. The day before the Annual General Meeting in March 1958 the Chairman of Council (Commander Courtney Clarke) and the Organising Secretary attended at St Andrew’s House at the invitation of the Minister of State, when they met departmental representatives and had a full discussion about the Bill and the A.P.R.S. amendment. At the Annual General Meeting the Commander, referring to this, said that while he was still convinced that the amendment would have been of considerable value, he came away from the meeting satisfied that it was of no use pressing it further in view of the Government’s attitude, and that it would be a waste of time trying to get the matter raised in the House of Lords. He did, however, get a personal assurance from H.M. Inspector of Constabulary for Scotland that once the Litter Bill became law the police would take active measures to try and enforce it. The A.P.R.S. proposal was strongly supported by the S.W.R.I. and by the District Councils’ Association for Scotland, the Glasgow Tree Lovers’ Society, and a number of Scottish M.P.s. 

Anti-Litter Meeting at St Andrew’s House.

On the 18th April 1958 the Minister of State (Lord Strathclyde) presided at a meeting to which representatives of Local Authorities, Commerce, Industry, and national organisations were invited. A large number of representatives gave their views, and the enormous cost of clearing up litter in towns and the difficulties in rural areas were stressed. 

Commander Courtney Clarke represented the A.P.R.S. Explaining what the A.P.R.S. had been doing in their Anti-Litter Campaign in recent years, the Commander stressed the importance of educating the public, especially townspeople, to be litter conscious before they went into the country. He urged that litter receptacles should be provided at as many outdoor functions as possible, such as point-to-point and race-meetings, sports, shows, &c., and that the public should be urged on the loud-speakers to use them. Temporary litter receptacles could be contrived with posts and wire-netting. More roadside litter receptacles should be provided. It required a continuous campaign to be kept up. 

On 2nd June 1958 a summary of the views expressed at the meeting, together with a covering letter, was circulated on behalf of the Secretary of State for Scotland to all county and town councils and to all those bodies which had been represented at the meeting. In summing up it was stated that it was generally agreed that it was too late for a National Campaign in 1958. It was hoped that local campaigns would be organised. 

The Litter Act, 1958.

The Act received the Royal Assent on 7th July 1958 and came into operation on 7th August. It made it an offence throughout the United Kingdom “if any person throws down, drops or otherwise deposits in, into or from any place in the open air to which the public are entitled or permitted to have access without payment, and leaves, any thing whatsoever in such circumstances as to cause, contribute to, or “tend to lead to, the defacement by litter of any place in the open air. . . .” The maximum penalty is £10.

To avoid any ignorance on the part of the public it was important that the utmost publicity should be given to the new Act during the days of grace, and the Council suggested to the Scottish Office that such publicity should be given throughout the United Kingdom by the B.B.C., both on radio and television, and in cinemas, and that all passenger undertakings should be advised to warn their conductors. It was also suggested that all Education Authorities should be circularised to instruct heads of schools to warn their pupils. In cooperation with the S.W.R.I., the A.P.R.S. in July issued a joint letter to the Press signed by both Chairmen, which received considerable notice, particularly in ‘The Scotsman’ and in Border newspapers. In this letter the attention of the public was drawn to the provisions of the new Act in good time before it came into force. 

Litter Notices.

In view of the passing of the Litter Act it has been necessary to amend the A.P.R.S. anti-litter notice by drawing attention on it to the main provisions of the Act and the fact that a penalty can now be imposed. Supplies of these notices are again being issued, particularly to Chief Constables and Local Authorities. 

Prior to the Easter holidays in 1958 letters were sent to the Press appealing to the thousands of holidaymakers who were about to go to the country to be litter conscious. The same steps will be taken before Easter 1959. 

Point-to-Points.

The A.P.R.S. has appealed to all Scottish Hunt Committees through their M.F.H.s to organise “Litter Drives” at their Point-to-Point Meetings. The response to date has been very encouraging, and it looks as if practically at all meetings this season something will be done. 

Prosecutions under the Litter Act. 

The Council were very grateful to Major Sir William Anstruther-Gray, M.C., M.P., for asking a question in the House of Commons in November 1958 as to how many prosecutions had been brought under the Litter Act, 1958, since it came into force, and whether these were in towns or rural areas. The Secretary of State for Scotland replied to the effect that sixty persons were prosecuted in Scotland for offences against the Act between 7th August, the date when it came into force, and 30th September. All these prosecutions were before Burgh Courts. 

In view of the limitation in Scotland to public prosecutions as compared with England, it is considered that the Scottish Authorities concerned have far greater responsibility in enforcing the Act as compared with their English counterparts. 

The Automobile Association.

The A.A. are taking an active part in the Anti-Litter Campaign by urging motorists, in their various publications, not to leave litter about, and, in a very practical manner, by providing litter drums outside their telephone boxes and supplying their Scouts with strong, brown-paper bags to issue to motorists for taking picnic litter home. 

Control of Advertisements

In the last Annual Report it was mentioned that Midlothian County Council had decided that application for the retention of the group of advertisements on Soutra Hill should be refused and that appeals against this decision had been lodged with the Secretary of State for Scotland. An Inquiry was held at which the Association’s case was put forward by Brigadier Swinton, to whom the Council were much obliged for the trouble he took in connection with this matter. In June the Council were informed that the Secretary of State had decided to sustain the appeals, but at the same time had only granted consent for the display of these advertisements for the limited period of six months as from 30th May 1958, the removal of the advertisements to be completed before the end of that period. 

The Council were interested to note that the Secretary of State reached the conclusion that the advertisements were detrimental to amenity and should be removed for that reason. All the advertisements, with the exception of one, were removed by the end of 1958, and the Council have been informed that Midlothian County Council have taken the necessary steps to enforce the removal of the remaining advertisement. The A.P.R.S. had been urging the removal of these advertisements for many years and the successful outcome of this long drawn-out business is a source of much satisfaction. 

It was mentioned in the last Annual Report that new draft Regulations for England and Wales were under discussion. These have not yet been issued, nor has any progress been made with regard to new Regulations for Scotland, and the code of 1948, as slightly amended in 1949 and 1951, remains in force. 

The A.P.R.S. is represented by Mrs Mackenzie Anderson and The Hon. T. G. D. Galbraith, M.P., on the Advisory Council for the Control of Outdoor Advertising, and they report on the work of the A.P.R.S. at meetings of this Committee held in London. 

Hydro-Electric Development

The Public Inquiry into the North of Scotland Hydro-Electric Board’s Strathfarrar and Kilmorack Scheme (Constructional Scheme No. 30) was held in December 1957, and the Commissioner made recommendations in favour of the Scheme in February 1958. The Secretary of State for Scotland confirmed the Scheme in May, and it was laid before Parliament, where a Prayer for its annulment was moved and debated in July. The Prayer was negatived by 122 votes to 2 votes. 

The first contracts for the construction of this Scheme were placed at the end of 1958 and others are expected to be awarded early in 1959. At the request of the A.P.R.S. the Board arranged for Mr Alan Stewart-Clark, the Vice-Chairman of Council, and the Organising Secretary to visit Glen Strathfarrar in October. They were conducted round the area of the Scheme by officials of the Board and were shown the sites of the dams and power stations and satisfied themselves that due regard appeared to have been given to amenity. The scheme dealing with the transmission lines has yet to be published. 

Mr Alan Stewart-Clark and the Organising Secretary also visited Glen Nevis, where survey work and exploratory borings are being continued by the Board to investigate foundation conditions at possible dam sites. They reported to the Council that the proposed Scheme would involve the construction of a high, narrow dam in the gorge, the flooding of a considerable area above that point, and the diminishing of the flow below the dam. The power station would be situated near Kinlochleven, so that there would be no pylons in Glen Nevis. The Council are continuing to keep this proposed Scheme under observation. 

The A.P.R.S. was represented at a meeting of representatives of interested Local Authorities, at which the Department of Health for Scotland, the Forestry Commission, Glasgow Corporation, and the Board were also represented, to consider a proposal by the Board to construct a 275kV transmission line from Loch Awe to Windyhill, near Bearsden. The route proposed is by Strath Orchy, along the eastern shore of Loch Lomond almost to Inversnaid, thence along the northern side of Loch Arklet to Stronachlachar, thence along the eastern side of Loch Chon, then to the west of Loch Ard, and thence to Glasgow along the Stockiemuir Road. The A.P.R.S. joined with the Local Authorities in opposing this route and advocating an alternative along the line of the existing transmission line from Loch Sloy to Windyhill. The representatives of the Board strongly opposed this proposal on technical grounds and also on the ground of expense. Other alternatives were suggested by Perth County Council and Stirling County Council, but the outcome of this and subsequent meetings was that no agreement regarding the route could be reached, and the various representatives could do no more than to report failure to reach agreement to their parent authorities. 

With regard to general amenity work, the Board have continued to carry out planting operations in the vicinity of pipelines, sub-stations, and dams and on spoil tips. The largest of these operations was the planting of trees between the Garve/Ullapool road and Loch Glascarnoch, and several of the plantations are now complete and the rest are in hand. Soil was spread on the spoil tip alongside the Perth/Inverness road, near Dalnacardoch, and planting was started there and in pockets on the slope facing the railway. Further planting was also carried out in the vicinity of Pitlochry, Sloy, and Mossford power stations, and to screen the pipelines of the Kerry Falls and Trinafour power stations. Negotiations continued between the Board and the landowner regarding land for the planting of trees to screen the Lawers pipeline, but there have been difficulties and the planting has not yet been carried out. Substations where screen planting was done included those at Nairn, Clunie, Kepcullock, and Strathleven. 

River Pollution

River Purification Authorities.

The only changes as regards river purification authorities since the last Annual Report are as follows:- 

1. The County of Bute and the Burgh of Inverness (for their own areas) and the Counties of Argyll and Inverness (for the parts of their areas not already covered by River Purification Boards) became river purification authorities under the 1951 Act as from 1st September 1958, by virtue of an Order made by the Secretary of State on 20th August. 

2. The Tay River Purification Board’s administrative scheme has been approved and its membership appointed, but it will not, of course, begin to function as a river purification authority until it has the necessary staff and equipment to do so. 

When the Tay Board is functioning as a river purification authority, it is understood that the whole of Scotland will have been brought under the 1951 Act except the basin of the North and South Esks, the future of which is now being considered. 

Bye-Laws under Section 25 of the 1951 Act.

There is no change since the last Report in the Boards which have made bye-laws, i.e., the Tweed, the Solway, the Ayrshire, and the Banff, Moray and Nairn Boards, which had already made the necessary bye-law to deal with litter, &c., being deposited in their rivers. 

The Tweed Board from their last Annual Report appear to find their bye-law of considerable value. In view of the fact that the bye-law covers a far wider area than the Litter Act, 1958, does, it is a little surprising that all purification authorities have not enacted a similar bye-law. 

Siting of Sheep Dippers.

No Board has made any bye-law to deal with the sheep-dip poison menace by checking it at the source by ensuring that no dipper can drain directly into a stream or burn. 

The A.P.R.S. has for many years kept drawing attention to the dangers of sheep dip, and it was on their initiative that the authority to make bye-laws to deal with this as well as litter was embodied in the Act. 

It would appear that the damage in the River Tweed is increasing, and it is hoped that all Boards will give special consideration to the problem; for years it has inclined to be “out of sight, out of mind.” 

The A.P.R.S. again made its annual appeal in 1958 through the Press to farmers and others concerned to take every possible precaution to avoid damage to fish life, and it will be repeated this year. 

The Scottish River Purification Advisory Committee.

Section 1 (4) of the 1951 Act runs as follows:- 

“The Secretary of State shall lay before each House of Parliament a copy of any report made to him by the Scottish River Purification Advisory Committee upon any matter which in his opinion is likely to be of general public interest.”

It would appear that this Committee has not met since April 1957! 

Proposed New Town at Finnich Toll.

In July 1958 the Association received protests regarding the proposal to build a new town at Finnich Toll in West Stirlingshire and the attention of the Council was drawn to the correspondence which was appearing in the columns of ‘The Glasgow Herald’. It appeared that a group of building and civil-engineering contractors proposed the development by private enterprise of a new town near Finnich Toll. The site was stated to extend to approximately three thousand acres, and the promoters said that their activities would cover not only housing but also all building responsibilities private and public – that is, shops, commerce, industry and education, together with all civil engineering and site-servicing operations. An application for planning approval in principle was submitted by the promoters of the scheme to Stirling County Council, but, in view of the important issues involved, the County Council asked the Secretary of State to direct that the proposal should be referred to him for determination, and this he agreed to do. Before any decision is reached the Secretary of State will arrange a Public Inquiry into the proposal. 

The Council decided that a proposal of this magnitude must be looked into, and they sought to obtain further information about it from the promoters in order that they could decide what action to take. However, they were unable to obtain from the promoters any details of their proposals, and, as they viewed with concern such a proposal for a considerable urban development in this particular area and as they had been unable to inform themselves as to what was involved except in the most general way, the Council decided that at that stage they must formally object to the proposal. Accordingly, a formal objection was lodged with the Secretary of State. 

Many people in the west of Scotland and various bodies interested in the countryside were very anxious about the adverse affect which would be produced in the Blane Valley and on the Stockiemuir if the proposed new town was to be erected. A group of responsible people from Glasgow and the Drymen district formed themselves into a “Save Our Stockiemuir” Group with the object of rallying and co-ordinating opposition to the proposed new town and in particular to lodge objections to and be represented at the Public Inquiry. The Council decided to associate the A.P.R.S. with this Group in opposing the scheme and have agreed to co-operate with them in presenting a prepared case at the Public Inquiry. The Council have also agreed to guarantee a share of the expenses. 

Torphichen Village.

The Civic Trust has for some time been concerned with the need for a development plan for the village of Torphichen in West Lothian, if this ancient village with all its historical associations and present character is not to fall into complete decay and consequently disappear through haphazard redevelopment. It appears to the Trust that lessons learnt in the studied restoration of Torphichen to full and vigorous life might well be applicable to many other Lowland communities of equivalent size. The County Council, who were agreeable to support the Trust by contributing to the cost of the development plan and by implementing its proposals, invited the A.P.R.S. to contribute a share. The Council welcomed the arrangement between the County Council and the Civic Trust and have made a contribution of £10 towards the cost of the development plan. 

Inveresk Village. 

The Association was asked by the Inveresk Preservation Society to support them and the National Trust in opposing a road-widening scheme, proposed by Midlothian County Council, which was causing great concern to some of the inhabitants of the village. The Council appointed an ad hoc Committee to look into the matter and they made a visit to Inveresk where they met members of the Preservation Society. As a result the Council decided to oppose the road-widening scheme. On the other hand, they were prepared to agree that a certain degree of road widening was necessary, and they therefore decided to support a modified scheme put forward by the Preservation Society, which, to a great extent, would result in preserving the character of the village. It is understood that although details of the modified scheme have been put before the County Council the matter is not yet resolved. 

Melrose Development Plan.

The St Boswells Branch of the Scottish National Farmers’ Union appealed to the Association to intervene with regard to a proposed new bus station, bus park and car park at Melrose, on the ground that apart from affecting the amenities of the Abbey it would entail the destruction of a valuable two-acre market-garden. A small ad hoc Committee was appointed by the Council to look into the question, and following on their report a letter was sent to the County Clerk, with a copy to the Department of Health for Scotland, on 30th July 1958 asking for further explanations and details as regards the market-garden area as no one appeared to understand the reason for the plan. 

It was emphasised that the A.P.R.S. only required to be convinced that the proposals were necessary and sound to withdraw, but, in the ensuing correspondence, the County Council took the view that as the plan had been pre-submitted to the D.H.S. they couldn’t discuss it, and the D.H.S. said they couldn’t discuss it until it had been formally submitted for approval when objections could be lodged in accordance with the Act. Over seven months has now elapsed, and “the AXE ” is still poised over the market-garden area which precludes the further development which it was desired to carry out. No further comments will be made at the present time. 

Denholm. 

The Association has been asked to help in combating a threat to the rural character of the village of Denholm in Roxburghshire arising out of a road-improvement scheme which, it is alleged, will involve driving a road across the village green. The question is being looked into by a Sub-Committee. 

Service Land Requirements.

The Association was consulted about a number of land requirements for the Services in Scotland. 

Miscellaneous. 

Various minor amenity matters were considered by the Council and dealt with. 

Finance. 

There is appended hereto an Abstract of the Accounts for the year to 31st December 1958. This adequately demonstrates that the Association’s work continues to be carried out within its means. There was an excess of income over expenditure during the year amounting to £30, 10s. 1d. However, the overall income of the Association dropped during 1958 by £48, notwithstanding the support received from members, donations, and the income from investments, and the attention of members must be drawn again to the ever-present need for new members. Finance is usually a major problem in Associations of this kind, and it would be a pity if the work of the Association were to be restricted solely on account of lack of financial support. 

The subscriptions payable by individual members are as follows:- 

• Life Membership – £10, 10s. 
• Annual Membership – £1 per annum. 
• Associate Membership (Non-voting and not eligible for Council )- 10s. per annum. 
• Junior Membership (Under 25 years of age)- 5s per annum until the age of 35, when full subscription as Annual or Associate Member will be payable. 

The Council have gratefully acknowledged donations received from the following:- 

The following subscriptions were paid by Constituent Bodies for 1958:- 

Affiliated Societies: 

Chairman’s Remarks

This year we hope that there will be many local anti-litter drives in both town and country and that all Authorities concerned will endeavour to enforce the Litter Act of 1958 in its first year. An all-out effort may largely shame the careless and bring home to the “litter louts” that they will not be tolerated and make them realise that the Litter Act is not to be ignored. 

If you see litter (especially broken bottles) being thrown out of vehicles, and there is a second witness available, do write down the number of the vehicle at the time and report the matter to the police.

Draw the attention of the police to bad “litter spot ” especially where the “litter louts” can be individually detected. 

A few prosecutions will be necessary to win the battle against litter and free the countryside of the disgusting mess of litter, and the danger, especially to children and animals, of broken glass. 

H. C. COURTNEY CLARKE, Chairman of Council. 

STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS 

For the year to 31st December 1958 

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I have examined the books and accounts of the Association for the Preservation of Rural Scotland, and certify that the above Balance Sheet gives a true and correct view of the state of the Association’s affairs as shown by the books as at 31st December 1958. 

ANGUS MACBEATH, C.A. 

5 COATES CRESCENT 

EDINBURGH 3. 

5th March 1959. 

LIST OF MEMBERS 

Note.-As far as possible the year of joining is shown. “1939 ” indicated that the member joined between 1926 and 1939. Where no year is given the member is understood to have joined between 1939 and 1951. 

1. LIFE MEMBERS 

1944 Allen, F. D. Campbell, Faunoran, Crathie, Aberdeenshire. 

1956 Ancaster, The Rt. Hon. The Earl of, T.D., Drummond Castle, Crieff. 

1939 Anderson, Mrs Mackenzie, 69 Southpark Avenue, Glasgow, W.2. 

1939 Arbuckle, H. M. I. S., 1 Murrayfield Gardens, Edinburgh. 

1956 Baillie, Major S. E. H., Harleyburn, Melrose. 

1945 Bartholomew, John, M.C., LL.D., F.R.G.S., Manor House, Inveresk. 

1939 Bell, E. S., F.R.I.B.A., F.R.I.A.S., Cranstonhill, Stirling. 

1939 Bilsland, The Rt. Hon. Lord, K.T., M.C., LL.D., D.L., Hon. A.R.I.B.A., 75 Hyde Park Street, Glasgow, C.3. 

1944 Bird, C. K., 30 Esmond Court, Kensington Square, London, W.8. 1939 Blackie, W. G., Auchengower, Helensburgh. 

1939 Blair, John S., 15 Merchiston Place, Edinburgh. 

1947 Breadalbane, The Rt. Hon. The Earl of, M.C., D.L., Invereil House, Dirleton. 

1939 Buccleuch, His Grace The Duke of, K.T., G.C.V.O., P.C., Bowhill, Selkirk. 

Buchanan, Captain E. P., Touch, Stirling. 

1957 Butter, Major David, Eastwood, Dunkeld, Perthshire. 

1939 Campbell, Sir George, of Succoth, Bt., Crarae Lodge, Minard, Argyll. 

1939 Campbell, Colonel The Hon. Ian, D.S.O., Auchindoune, Cawdor, Nairn. 

1944 Carruthers, Simon F., F.L.A.S., Dormont, Lockerbie. 

1939 Carus-Wilson, C. D., F.R.I.B.A., The Cottage, Hardwick, Gloucester.

 1939 Chinnery-Haldane, Alex., Gleneagles, Auchterarder. 

1939 Cooper, Captain George, Merdon Manor, Hursley, Winchester. 

1958 Cormack, John B., Cotswold, Barnton Avenue, Edinburgh. 

1939 Courthope, Miss E. J., c/o Messrs Williams Deacon’s Bank, 20 Birchin Lane, London, E.C.3. 

1939 Courthope, R., Sprivers, Horsmorden, Kent. 

1939 Cowan, Major A. S., Eastfield, Bowden, Melrose. 

1939 Cowan, Mrs M. A., Eastfield, Bowden, Melrose. 

1956 Craigmyle, The Rt. Hon. Lord, Fairnilee House, Galashiels. 

1956 Craigmyle, Lady, Fairnilee House, Galashiels. 

1946 Dalrymple, Sir Mark, Bt., Newhailes, Musselburgh, Midlothian. 

1939 Dundas, R. H., Christ Church, Oxford. 

1955 Edge, Dr W. L., Mathematical Institute, Chambers Street, Edinburgh. 

1953 Elliot, Mrs Jock, Borthaugh, Hawick. 

1946 Errington, Mrs E. H., Beeslack, Milton Bridge, Midlothian. 

1945 Ferguson, James A., Over Courance, by Lockerbie. 

1939 Ferguson, Mrs Janet, Burrance of Courance, by Lockerbie. 

1944 Ferris, William, 159 West Nile Street, Glasgow, C.1. 

1939 Fletcher, Ian, Dunans, Glendaruel, Argyll. 

1945 Forbes-Howie, Arthur G., 72 Netherby Road, Edinburgh 5. 

1947 Forman, Lieut.-Colonel Arthur N., M.C., B.Sc., Farmston House, by Callander. 

Forman, Rev. A., Duncrieff, Moffat. 

1944 Foster, William R. B., Lexham Hall, King’s Lynn, Norfolk. 

Fraser, Charles I., Reelig House, Kirkhill, Inverness-shire. 

1939 Furness, Sir Christopher, Bt., Netherbyres, Eyemouth, Berwickshire. 

1939 Fyfe, H. H., 21 West George Street, Glasgow. 

1944 Galloway, The Rt. Hon. The Earl of, Cumloden, Newton-Stewart. 

1939 Gardner, Arthur, F.S.A., Oakhurst, Mount Park, Harrow-on-the-Hill, 

1944 Glass, W. M., R.S.A., 38 Drummond Place, Edinburgh 3. 

Graham, Miss E. A., The Croft, Hoylake, Cheshire. 

1939 Graham, Miss M. A., The Croft, Hoylake, Cheshire. 

1939 Grant, I. M., Levishie Lodge, Glenormiston. 

Gray, Mrs C., Craigie Cottage, Port of Menteith. 

1939 Greig, R. C., Cloak, Kilmacolm, Renfrew. 

1939 Haddington, The Rt. Hon. The Earl of, K.T., M.C., Mellerstain, Gordon, Berwickshire. 

Haig, The Rt. Hon. The Earl, Bemersyde, Melrose. 

1947 Hamilton, Mrs Ian, Lowood, Melrose. 

1957 Hamilton, Mrs J. Whitelaw, Dunbeg, Helensburgh. 

1954 Hardy, Captain E. W., R.N., Balnachoile, Gullane. 

1939 Harrison, Alex., C.B.E., C.A., 15 Alva Street, Edinburgh 3. 

1939 Harrison, E. S., The Bield, Elgin. 

1939 Harrison, John, Levenlea, Selkirk. 

1939 Harvey, Sir Charles M. Barclay, K.C.M.G., Dinnet. 

1939 Hay, Sir Duncan, Bt., Haystoun, Peebles. 

1945 Hedderwick, Mrs R. M., 44 Coates Gardens, Edinburgh 12. 

1939 Home-Robertson, J. W., Paxton House, Berwick-on-Tweed. 

1939 Howden, W. A., Clippens House, Johnstone, Renfrewshire. 

1944 Hutchison, Miss H., Carlowrie, Kirkliston. 

1944 Hutchison, Miss Isobel Wylie, Carlowrie, Kirkliston. 

1939 Hyde, James H., 18 Rue Adolphe Yvon, Paris. 

1945 Innes, Gilbert, Gartaneaglais, Killearn, Stirlingshire. 

1939 Jeffrey, Mrs, The Lea, Bridge of Allan. 

1939 Kemble, Captain, M.V.O., Laggan, Scaniport, near Inverness. 

1939 Kennedy, Miss E. M., 38 Cluny Gardens, Edinburgh 10. 

1939 Kennedy, Miss M., 38 Cluny Gardens, Edinburgh 10. 

1939 Kennedy, T. W., Blackwood, Auldgirth, Dumfriesshire. 

1939 Kennedy, Mrs T. W., Blackwood, Auldgirth, Dumfriesshire. 

1939 Keswick, Mrs F., Cowshill Tower, Dumfries. 

Kidston, Miss A., 12 Howard Place, St Andrews. 

1953 Kidston, Miss M. H., 12 Howard Place, St Andrews. 

1939 Landale, S. E. A., Whitechester, Duns, Berwickshire. 

1946 Leckie, Alexander, 93 Upper Richmond Road, Putney, London. 

1939 Leith-Buchanan, Sir George, Bt., Garlochraggan, Alexandria, Dunbartonshire. 

1939 Loch, Mrs J. C., House of Narrow Gates, St Boswells. 

1952 McArthur, D. J., 39 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh. 

1939 MacDougall, Leslie Grahame, R.S.A., F.R.I.B.A., 6 Ainslie Place, Edinburgh. 

1939 MacGregor, Miss A. R., M.B., F.R.C.P.E., A’Cromraich, Silverburn, Penicuik. 

1939 Mackenzie, Sir E. W. Compton, O.B.E., 31 Drummond Place, Edinburgh. 

1939 Mackenzie, G. B., Callian, Var, France. 

1939 Mackintosh, H. B., M.B.E., F.S.A., Redhythe, Elgin. 

1939 Macleod of Macleod, Mrs Flora, Dunvegan Castle, Isle of Skye. 

1932 Macphail, J. G. S., Overton, West Road, Haddington. 

1945 Mann, Major A. R. H., Locks Farm, Bishop’s Waltham, near Southampton, Hants. 

1956 Martin, Colin D., Friarshall, Melrose. 

1939 Martin, Mrs Donald, Friarshall, Melrose. 

Melville, Lieut.-Colonel The Hon. I. Leslie, Bridgelands, Selkirk. 

1957 Menzies, John, Kames, Duns. 

1939 Molteno, D. J., Glen Lyon House, Fortingall. 

1939 Murray, Miss E. G., Moore Park, Cardross, Dunbartonshire. 

1939 Murray-Usher, Mrs, Cally, Gatehouse-of-Fleet. 

1939 Nicholson, Miss Astley, Arisaig House, Arisaig. 

1944 Ogilvy, Sir D. J. W., Bt., Winton House, Pencaitland, East Lothian. 

1939 Orphoot, B. N. H., R.S.A., Well House, Easter Belmont, Edinburgh 12. 

1939 Orphoot, Miss E., Well House, Easter Belmont, Edinburgh 12. 

1944 Ramsay, Sir Douglas, Bt., of Bamff, 30 Ann Street, Edinburgh. 

1944 Reed, James, B.Sc., M.I.C.E., 135 George Street, Edinburgh 2. 

1939 Richardson, Francis, Blairforkie, Bridge of Allan. 

1939 Rose, Miss E., Cromraich, Silverburn, Penicuik. 

1957 Ross, Ian D., W.S., 1 Thistle Court, Edinburgh. 

Rowallan, The Rt. Hon. Lord, M.C., Rowallan, Kilmarnock. 

1956 Roxburghe, Her Grace The Duchess of, Floors Castle, Kelso. 

1939 Russell, Arthur W., O.B.E., W.S., 25 Hope Terrace, Edinburgh 9. 

1939 Russell, G. H., The Burn, Glenesk, Brechin. 

1939 Salvesen, Captain H. K., Inveralmond, Cramond, Midlothian. 

1939 Salvesen, Noel G., B.A., 20 Grosvenor Crescent, Edinburgh 12. 

1939 Scott, Mrs, Balfunning, Balfron. 

1939 Shepherd, Miss Nan, Dunvegan, West Cults, Aberdeenshire. 

1939 Simpson, R. A. C., Wellnage, Duns, Berwickshire. 

1939 Sinclair, The Rt. Hon. Lord, Milton Park, Dalry, Kirkcudbrightshire. 

1939 Smith, Miss A., Addistoun, Ratho, Midlothian. 

1939 Steel, Sir Samuel Strang, Bt., Philiphaugh, Selkirk. 

1944 Steen, Miss Jessie, Straith, Milverton Road, Whitecraigs. 

1939 Stewart, Mrs A. E., Glengarden, near Ballater. 

1947 Stewart, Mrs T. Grainger-, 1 Easter Belmont Road, Edinburgh 12. 

1953 Stewart-Clark, Miss E. M., 18 Lauder Road, Edinburgh. 

1944 Stewart-Clark, Alan, 18 Lauder Road, Edinburgh. 

1953 Stewart-Clark, J. C., 18 Lauder Road, Edinburgh. 

1947 Stirling, Major Sir John, K.T., M.B.E., T.D., Fairburn, Muir of Ord, Ross-shire. 

1939 Stodart, Charles, Leaston House, Humbie. 

1939 Swinton, Rev. A. E., Swinton House, Duns. 

1939 Swinton, Mrs, Swinton House, Duns. 

1953 Swinton, Brigadier Alan H. C., M.C., Kimmerghame, Duns. 

1939 Thomson, Miss B. L., Glenpark, Balerno. 

1939 Thomson, Sir Ronald J., Kaimes, West Linton. 

1939 Thomson, Miss S. W., Glenpark, Balerno. 

1939 Vlasto, Miss O., 1 Dundas Street, Edinburgh 3. 

1939 Wallace, H. Frank, Little Wyrley Hall, Pelsall. 

1939 Walker, William, A.R.E., Marchlea House, Coldstream. 

1939 Walker, Mrs Wm., Marchlea House, Coldstream. 

1939 Wallace, Captain P., 50 Pall Mall, London. 

1953 Walmsley, Major Alan, M.C., Culderry, Garlieston, Wigtownshire. 

1953 Watson, The Hon. David J., Q.C., 45 Northumberland Street, Edinburgh. 

1939 Weir of Eastwood, The Rt. Hon Viscount, P.C., G.C.B., Eastwood Park, Giffnock, Glasgow. 

1939 Wilkie, Major A. H., Corrie Lair Lodge, Glenormiston. 

Wilson, Professor C. T. R., M.A., B.Sc., LL.D., F.R.S., The Cottage, Carlops, West Linton. 

1939 Wilson, Sir James R., Invertrossachs, Callander. 

1939 Yorke, Maurice, West Court, King’s Road, Longniddry. 

1939 Yuille, James, 27 Wellington Street, Kilmarnock. 

SUPPLEMENTARY LIST – LIFE MEMBERS 

The following members are not included in the foregoing list as no replies have been received to correspondence sent to the addresses given after their names. 

Arthur, Allan, M.I.C.E., M.I.E.E., 107 Douglas Street, Glasgow. 

Barr, Miss N. C., 11 Princes Terrace, Glasgow, W.2. 

Brown, Rev. A. G., The Rectory, Luffenham, Oakham. 

Ferguson, W. F., The Knowe, Bearsden, Dunbartonshire. 

Harper-Gow, L., 8 Gordon Street, Glasgow. 

Hopkins, Major Frank B., Easter Ogil, by Forfar, Angus. 

Mackintosh, C. C., Little Orchard, Buckland, Lymington, Hants. 

Pitman, Hugo, 43 Bishopsgate, London, E.C.2. 

Potter, Bernard, 17 Portland Place, London, W.1. 

Smith, Mrs A., Whitecraigs, Renfrewshire. 

Watson, Archibald, 9 Cleveden Drive, Glasgow. 

Watson, John H., Grangehill, Beith, Ayrshire. 

2. ANNUAL MEMBERS 

1952 Alexander, Miss E. K., Red House, Bridge of Allan. 

1939 Allan, Miss Janie, Invergloy House, Invergloy, Inverness-shire. 

1953 Anderson, Miss Mackenzie, 69 Southpark Avenue, Glasgow, W.2. 

1952 Anderson, Miss Nance, Inistore, Helensburgh. 

1939 Anderson, Miss, 25 Hillhead Street, Glasgow. 

1956 Ballantyne, T. D., Cardrona House, Innerleithen, Peeblesshire. 

1958 Bernard, J. F. Fleming, B.A., F.L.A.S., Dunsinnan, Balbeggie, Perthshire. 

1946 Bisacre, Mrs, Kilmory, Helensburgh. 

1939 Blair, Sir J. Hunter, Blairquhan, Maybole, Ayrshire. 

1958 Brooke, Vice-Admiral B. C. B., C.B., C.B.E., of Biel, Dunbar. 

1954 Brown, Adam G., 4 Blythswood Street, Glasgow. 

1957 Brown, Alan Lindsay, 64 Reform Street, Dundee. 

1939 Brown, J. H., Craignahullie, Skelmorlie. 

1939 Brown, S. H., Tayhill, Perth. 

1959 Burns, Miss Jean D., Sorrowlessfield, Earlston, Berwickshire. 

1958 Buist, Mrs Margaret E., Kirkbank, Kelso. 

1953 Calder, Mrs John, Ardargie, Forgandenny, Perthshire. 

Cameron, W. W., C.A., 1 Albyn Place, Edinburgh. 

1956 Carter, W., C.B., C.B.E., 5 Comiston Springs Avenue, Edinburgh 10. 

1953 Cassett, E. M. S., Gledswing, Fenwick Park, Hawick. 

1953 Clarke, Mrs E. L. C. Courtney, Clint Lodge, St Boswells. 

1939 Clarke, Commander H. C. Courtney, D.S.O., R.N., Clint Lodge, St Boswells. 

1939 Cooper, J. R., 12 Bon-Accord Square, Aberdeen. 

1939 Cox, Major T. H. C., Wooden, Kelso. 

1958 Dalrymple, Lady Marjorie, Oxenfoord Castle, Ford, Midlothian. 

1953 Dawson, Mrs Ramage, Balado House, Kinross. 

1939 Debenham, Miss M. B., Manor House, Glanvilles, Wootten, Sherborne, Dorset. 

Dickson, Miss A. M., Woodhouse, Dunscore, Dumfriesshire. 

Douglas, Mrs, 1 Dundas Street, Edinburgh 3. 

1956 Eglinton and Winton, The Dowager Countess of, Oxenfoord Castle, Ford, Midlothian. 

1957 Eglinton and Winton, The Rt. Hon. The Earl of, Monkwood House, Ayr. 

1952 Elibank, The Rt. Hon. The Viscount, C.M.G., D.S.O., 602 Carrington House, Hertford Street, London, W.1. 

1958 Elliot, Mrs Magda, Maxpoffle, St Boswells. 

Elliot, The Rt. Hon. Baroness, of Harwood, C.B.E., Bonchester Bridge, Hawick. 

1954 Fairfax-Lucy, Lady Ramsay, St Boswell’s Bank, St Boswells. 

1939 Forbes, Hector, of Culloden, Ryefield, Conon Bridge. 

1953 Fraser, A. Campbell, Borthwickshiels, Hawick. 

1956 Fraser, Mrs Campbell, Borthwickshiels, Hawick. 

1956 Fulton, A. A., C.B.E., F.R.S.E., B.Sc., M.I.C.E., M.I.Mech.E., 16 Rothesay Terrace, Edinburgh. 

1954 Galbraith, The Hon. T. G. D., M.P., Barskimming, Ayrshire. 

Gatcliff, Herbert, 28 Meadway Court, Hampstead Gardens, London, N.W.11. 

Gibson, Mrs H. M., 17 Belgrave Crescent, Edinburgh. 

Glasgow, The Rt. Hon. The Earl of, Kilburn, Fairlie, Ayrshire. 

1947 Govan, H. A. Rendel, A.R.I.B.A., 46 Northumberland Street, Edinburgh. 

1939 Graham, Mrs W., 52 Old High Street, Kirkcudbright. 

1939 Grant, J. A. W., F.R.I.A.S., 36 Melville Street, Edinburgh. 

Gray, Stewart, Ambarrow Farm, Sandhurst, Camberley. 

1954 Hamilton-Meikle, Mrs, O.B.E., Brankstone House, Bogside Station, Alloa. 

Harrison, Mrs B. A., M.B.E., Levenlea, Selkirk. 

1939 Haslam, Oliver H., Cairngill, near Dalbeattie. 

1953 Henderson, Mrs G. F., Leaderville, Earlston, Berwickshire. 

1939 Hendry, Mrs A. K., Geilston House, Cardross. 

1956 Home, Captain R. G., Bassendean, Gordon, Berwickshire. 

1956 Hood, Mrs Evelyn, The Old Manse, Midlem. 

1956 Hood, J. Douglas, The Old Manse, Midlem. 

Hopton, J. C. H., A.C.A., Rothesay Chambers, 102 Bute Street, Cardiff. 

Howden, Mrs Eva, Clippens House, Johnstone. 

1953 Hubbard, Harry, F.R.I.A.S., Preston Villa, Wemyssfield, Kirkcaldy. 

Huntsman, Miss Joan, Couldoran, Strathcarron, Ross-shire. 

1956 Jardine, Mrs Agnes, 2 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh. 

1939 Johnstone, J., 3 Glenfinlas Street, Edinburgh. 

1954 Kennedy, Mrs Norman, O.B.E., Doonholm, Ayr. 

1939 King, R. B., Arntomy, Port of Menteith. 

1953 Kirkwood, Mrs E. M. D., Glenview, Innellan, Argyll. 

1955 Lauderdale, The Dowager Countess of, Thirlestane Castle, Lauder. 

Lees, Miss Marjory, Glenmoidart House, Kinlochmoidart, Fort William. 

1959 Lloyd, Miss E. M., 5 Wilmot Road, Glasgow, W.3. 

1954 Logan, Miss, Kinellan Road, Edinburgh. 

1940 Lothian, The Most Hon. The Marquess of, Monteviot, Ancrum, per J. B. Aikman. 

1939 Lownie, J. H. W., 6 Polwarth Grove, Edinburgh. 

1957 Lynn, Colonel G. Rigby, Yarrow Cottage, Yarrow, Selkirk. 

1939 McKay, J. R., R.S.A., F.R.I.B.A., 8 Albyn Place, Edinburgh. 

Mackenzie, Miss J. D., Lanercost, Saffron Road, Eastbourne, Sussex. 

1939 Mackinlay, Mrs Ian, Aithernie, Barnton Avenue, Edinburgh 4. 

Maclagan, Miss A., New Hall, Carlops, Penicuik. 

1939 Mears, Lady, 9 Lonsdale Terrace, Edinburgh. 

1958 Melville, Lieut.-Colonel Hon. I. Leslie Melville, Bridgelands, Selkirk. 

1957 Miller, Miss Agnes S., Wellfield, Duns, Berwickshire. 

1939 Mitchell, Miss E. B., Langlees, Biggar. 

1956 Molteno, Mrs D. J., Glen Lyon House, Fortingall. 

Moncur, Miss B. G., Somerville House, Broughty Ferry. 

1956 Morrison, William M., 41 Mansionhouse Road, Edinburgh 9. 

1958 Mottram, J. A. H., A.R.I.B.A., F.R.I.A.S., A.M.T.P.I., 14 Frederick Street, Edinburgh. 

1959 Muirhead, Miss Lois, Woodhall Cottage, 55 Woodhall Road, Edinburgh 13. 

Muirhead, Miss S. S. F., Woodhall Cottage, 55 Woodhall Road, Edinburgh 13. 

1939 Nelson, T. E., of Ach-na-cloich, Connel, Argyll. 

Noble, John, of Ardkinglas, Argyll. 

1957 Ogg, William, A.R.I.A.S., Grianach, Newmills, Balerno. 

1939 Orr, Dr Ellen B., 64 Glencairn Drive, Glasgow, S.1. 

Oswald, Major R. A., of Cavens, Dumfries. 

1957 Perfect, Alan P. G., W.S., 27 Woodmarket, Kelso. 

1956 Playfair, J. M., Baltilly, Ceres, Fife. 

1956 Playfair, Mrs Marjory, Baltilly, Ceres, Fife. 

Pocock, Maurice, “Wynncote,” 59 Longden Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire. 

1956 Pollock, George, F.R.C.S.Ed., 14 Moray Place, Edinburgh 3. 

Polwarth, The Rt. Hon. Lord, 3 Albyn Place, Edinburgh. 

1955 Ranken, Mrs Marion, 23 Campden Hill Square, London, W.8. 

1957 Ritchie, Miss M. H., Kirkton, Bowden, St Boswells. 

1939 Roberts, Sir J., Wellwood, Selkirk. 

Robertson, Mrs A. E., 17 Cluny Gardens, Edinburgh 10. 

1956 Robertson, Mrs Eleanor, 12 Buccleuch Place, Edinburgh 8. 

1954 Robertson, Miss J. E., Cawderstones, Berwick-on-Tweed. 

1953 Rogers, F. C., L.D.S., F.R.P.S., 57 Manor Place, Edinburgh. 

Romanes, Miss, 6в St Margaret’s Road, Edinburgh. 

1952 Ross, Mrs Elsa, 37 Craigmillar Park, Edinburgh. 

1958 Shann, Mrs C. E. A., Topland, Ronachan, Clachan, Tarbert, Argyll. 

Slocombe, Miss M. K., Lanercost, Saffron Road, Eastbourne. 

Smith, Mrs John, Woodhill, 25 The Loaning, Whitecraigs, Renfrewshire. 

1948 Smith, Miss Janet, Addiston, Ratho. 

1952 Still, Mrs Jane D., 23 Fonthill Terrace, Aberdeen. 

1939 Stirling, The Hon. Mrs, of Morar Lodge, Morar, Inverness-shire. 

1958 Taylor, John, M.P., House of Commons, London, S.W.1. 

1939 Thomson, Mrs E. G., Callands, West Linton, Peeblesshire. 

1939 Thomson, G. C., Q.C., Swift Current, Saskatchewan, Canada. 

1939 Thomson, H. M., 30 Drumsheugh Gardens, Edinburgh. 

1956 Thomson, Mrs Margaret, Caverton Mill, Kelso, Roxburghshire. 

1956 Trevelyan, Lady, Wallington, Cambo, Morpeth, Northumberland. 

Wallace, Miss Margaret I. R., Old South Hill Avenue, Harrow, Middlesex. 

1957 Warren, J. D. N., Balmains, near Stanley, Perthshire. 

1953 Watherston, Mrs C. M., Menslaws, Jedburgh. 

1958 Watherston, J., Ruecastle, Jedburgh. 

1958 Wilson, James, 27 Roddinghead Road, Whitecross, by Giffnock. 

1958 Wilson, Miss Je. sie I. M., The Cottage, Carlops, West Linton. 

1939 Wilson, R., F.R.I.A.S., Vicar Street, Falkirk. 

1956 Young, Miss V. C., Castle Hill, Dalbeattie. 

1956 Younger, Colonel R. D., Inchdura House, North Berwick. 

3. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS 

Brown, Miss C. M., Mackenzie-Robinson Hotel, Drumsheugh Gardens, Edinburgh. 

Brown, Mrs May, 30 Oaktree Square, Kirkcaldy. 

1959 Browne, Walter L., 5 Greenmount Avenue, Burntisland. 

Buckingham, G. N. W., 61 Frederick Road, Aston, Birmingham. 

1957 Buller, Mrs J. R., The Holmes, St Boswells. 

1957 Cameron, Mrs K., Auchengillan, Blanefield, Stirlingshire. 

1939 Dick, Sir Wm. Reid, 31 Grove End Road, London. 

1957 Donald, Commander Wm., D.S.C., R.N., 20 Howe Street, Edinburgh. 

1939 Fraser, W. H., W.S., 16 Castle Street, Edinburgh. 

1939 Gardiner, James, 3 County Place, Paisley. 

1939 Greig, Lady Maud, Shaws, Barnton, Midlothian. 

1958 Haddington, The Countess of, Tyninghame, Dunbar. 

1939 Hardie, Alan S., 26 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh. 

1957 Hughes-Onslow, Commander G. H., D.S.C., R.N., Alton Albany, Barr, Ayrshire. 

1955 Macniven, Dr Angus, Royal Glasgow Mental Hospital, 1055 Great Western Road, Glasgow. 

1939 Macpherson, Sir Hugh, K.C.I.E., C.S.I., 171 Mayfield Road, Edinburgh. 

1939 Moffat, D. L., Ashgrove, 6 Calder Drive, Cambuslang. 

1956 Molteno, Miss Gillian, Glen Lyon House, Fortingall. 

1953 Oliver, Mrs Anne, Thirlestane, Yetholm, Kelso. 

Parker, Mrs W. W., The Gondola, Fairlie, Ayrshire. 

1957 Robertson, Miss Lily S., 28 Roseneath Place, Edinburgh 9. 

1939 Rutherford, Miss B., 13 Queensberry Houses, Friars’ Lane, Richmond, Surrey. 

1957 Sandeman, Patrick Watt, T.D., Dalshian, Harelaw Road, Colinton, Edinburgh. 

1953 Sharpe, Mrs Gladys, The Park, Earlston. 

Somervail, Miss M., Hoselaw, Kelso. 

Stirling of Garden, Mrs Archibald, Sandyholes, Kippen Station. 

1959 Trainer, Dr James L., Halidon, Kelso. 

1939 Wildrige, Mrs Ella, 1 Garscube Terrace, Edinburgh. 

1939 Wimberley, Miss H. I. C., Willow Cottage, Inverness. 

1957 Young, Miss I. T., 7 Great Stuart Street, Edinburgh. 

1939 Young, Miss K. F., Little Raith, Broughton, by Biggar. 

Younger, Miss G. M., Grianach, Nethy Bridge, Inverness-shire. 

JUNIOR MEMBERS 

1959 Browne, Miss Nora, 5 Greenmount Avenue, Burntisland. 

1959 Fraser, Robert, 2 Lady Helen Street, Kirkcaldy. 

1958 Humphrey, J. M. Marcus, Rhu-na-haven, Aboyne. 

SUPPLEMENTARY LIST – ANNUAL AND ASSOCIATE MEMBERS 

The following members are not included in the foregoing lists as no replies have been received to correspondence, probably because of their being abroad or owing to changes of address:- 

Miss L. B. Geddes. 

A. C. T. Nisbet. 

Miss Zelinda Nisbet. 

Sir Norman Orr-Ewing. 

Sir R. Stuart Usher.