THE ASSOCIATION FOR THE PRESERVATION OF RURAL SCOTLAND (A.P.R.S.) 

Founded 1926 

THIRTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT 1963 

TO BE PRESENTED 

AT 

THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 

TO BE HELD

AT 

15 RUTLAND SQUARE, EDINBURGH 1

On WEDNESDAY, 20th MARCH 1963 

At 2.30 p.m. 

Major Sir JOHN STIRLING, K.T., M.B.E., T.D., 

of Fairburn, 

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 

Lieutenant-Colonel WILLIAM FORBES OF CALLENDAR, C.B.E., D.L. 

CALLENDAR HOUSE, FALKIRK 

Chairman of Council 

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

CLAIRINSH, MELROSE 

Vice-Chairman of Council 

ALAN STEWART-CLARK 

18 LAUDER ROAD, EDINBURGH 

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. 

HIS GRACE THE DUKE OF ATHOLL, Blair Castle, Blair Atholl 

T. D. ANDERSON, B.Sc., A.M.I.C.E., M.I.Mun.E., Southfield, Duns, Berwickshire 

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

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

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

Mrs RAMAGE DAWSON, Balado, Kinross 

W. FERRIS, O.B.E., 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, 21 Market Street, St Andrews 

R. R. KILLICK, 39 Heriot Row, Edinburgh 

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

Captain A. F. MATHESON, R.N., Lower Kincraig, Invergordon 

J. A. H. MOTTRAM, A.R.I.B.A., P.P.R.I.A.S., 14 Frederick Street, Edinburgh

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

Major R. A. OSWALD, Cavens, by Dumfries 

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

ALAN STEWART-CLARK, 18 Lauder Road, Edinburgh 9 

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

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

Miss V. C. YOUNG, Castle Hill, Dalbeattie 

CONSTITUENT BODIES AND THEIR REPRESENTATIVES 

Society Representative Member

AFFILIATED SOCIETIES AND THEIR REPRESENTATIVES 

THE ASSOCIATION FOR THE PRESERVATION OF RURAL SCOTLAND 

ANNUAL REPORT, 1963 

THE Council have pleasure in submitting the Thirty-fifth Annual Report of the Association, together with a Statement of Accounts for the year ended 31st December 1962. 

General

The Council feel that it would be of interest if some of the past history of the Association is included in this Annual Report. So little is now known by the public and even by the present members of the very extensive part which the A.P.R.S. has played and is still playing in connection with Scottish amenity matters that the following brief account may be of interest, and, it is hoped, may be helpful in securing a larger membership. 

The Association was formally constituted on 4th July 1927 with Lord Constable as Chairman, The Earl of Crawford and Balcarres as Honorary President, The Earl of Haddington as President and Sir John Stirling Maxwell, Bt., as Vice-President. On the death of the Earl of Crawford in 1940, Sir John Stirling Maxwell became Honorary President and on his death in 1956 he was suceeded by Lord Haddington. The Earl of Galloway became President in 1947 when Lord Haddington resigned. 

Sir Iain Colquhoun, Bt., one of the founders of the A.P.R.S., held office as Vice-President from 1934 until his death in 1948. He was followed by Mr William Walker and Sir Samuel Strang Steel, Bt. 

The first Chairman, Lord Constable, was succeeded by Sir Iain Colquhoun from 1928 to 1934 and he was followed by The Honourable W. T. H. Scott, Master of Polwarth, in 1935 until he died in 1942, when he was followed by Lord Galloway, with Colonel Sir J. D. Ramsay, Bt., of Bamff, as Vice-Chairman. Mr W. Ferris became Chairman in 1948 with Commander Courtney Clarke as Vice-Chairman, the latter taking over the Chairmanship in 1951. 

Honorary Secretaries included Sir Frank C. Mears, P.R.S.A. for many years, and Mr Leslie Grahame MacDougall, R.S.A. Mr H. A. Rendel Govan, F.R.I.B.A., and Sir Mark Dalrymple, Bt., acted as Honorary Treasurers. 

The A.P.R.S. received generous financial support from the Carnegie Trust from 1932 to 1945, but when this ceased there were financial difficulties. Mr Edward McGegan, then Organising Secretary, died at the end of 1945 and, owing to the financial position, it was arranged that Mr J. T. Middleton, W.S., the Secretary and Treasurer of the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland, would take over as part-time Organising Secretary of the A.P.R.S., using his own staff for the work, which was carried on from the R.I.A.S. Office at 15 Rutland Square, Edinburgh. On the death of Mr Middleton in November 1951, Mr Kenneth Macrae, W.S., took over all his work, including the appointment as Organising Secretary of the A.P.R.S. 

The following are examples of activities in which the A.P.R.S. took part:- 

The National Trust for Scotland 

The Council of the A.P.R.S. in 1929 started to consider the formation of a Trust and in November 1930, at the invitation of the A.P.R.S., a Provisional Council of The National Trust for Scotland met in Edinburgh and it was decided to proceed with the registration of a Trust Company with The Duke of Atholl as President and The Earl of Crawford and Sir John Stirling Maxwell as Vice-Presidents along with a Provisional Council of thirteen others. 

National Parks 

The A.P.R.S. in June 1929 convened a conference to discuss this question and a Committee designated the Scottish Forest Reserve Committee was formed with Sir J. D. Ramsay as Chairman, four other A.P.R.S. representatives, and one from each of eight other bodies. This developed into the Scottish Council for National Parks. 

River Pollution 

The A.P.R.S. took up this problem in its early stages and in 1937 was largely responsible for the formation of the Standing Joint Committee subsequently renamed the Scottish River Protection Council which undoubtedly laid the foundation for the Rivers (Prevention of Pollution) (Scotland) Act of 1951. 

Commercial Hydro-Electric Development Schemes 

The A.P.R.S. largely initiated the opposition to some of the early schemes which were proposed without proper supervision, e.g., before 1943, when the North of Scotland Hydro-Electric Board was set up. The A.P.R.S. has had a close liaison with the Board since 1951 on amenity questions. 

Advertisement Control 

The A.P.R.S. worked unceasingly on the question of the lack of control of commercial advertising especially as regards road-side advertisements in the country and continually pressed for legislation. The passing of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act, 1947 marked considerable progress, but it is felt that much has still to be done. 

Litter 

Some spasmodic action against litter was taken from the early days of the A.P.R.S., but it was realised in 1952 that to deal with this ever increasing menace the question must be kept continuously before the public and every effort has been and is still being made to do this. When the Litter Bill of 1958 was promoted the A.P.R.S. pressed continuously to have it applied to Scotland with some modifications to suit Scottish conditions. 

The Council

The Council learned with deep regret of the death of Mr John Bartholomew, C.B.E., M.C., LL.D., a Life Member and a Member of Council since 1945. Mr Bartholomew, who was world famous as a maker of maps, had of late been unable owing to illness to attend many Council Meetings, but he always took a great interest in the work of the Association and the Council recorded their appreciation of his services in the Minutes. At the Annual General Meeting in March 1962 His Grace The Duke of Atholl was elected a Member of Council. 

The Council welcomed the following new representatives of constituent bodies: Mr H. Simpson, Scottish Caravan Club, and Mr T. Evershed Thomson, Scottish Mountaineering Club. 

The Council have met regularly each month, August and September excepted, and the Chairman’s Advisory Committee has met regularly in the forenoon prior to the Council Meeting. 

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 1962. 

The Council once again take this opportunity of expressing their thanks to the Royal Incorporation for the facilities enjoyed at 15 Rutland Square. 

Membership

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

LIFE: 

Colonel The Hon. Ian Campbell, D.S.O. 

Captain George Cooper. 

ANNUAL: 

Lieut.-Colonel A. H. C. Sutherland. 

Mr John Taylor, M.P. 

Mr Hector Forbes of Culloden. 

Mr S. H. Brown. 

The Dowager Countess of Eglinton and Winton. 

Mr John Calder. 

Mr J. R. Cooper. 

Sir R. Stuart Usher, Bt. 

Mr J. R. Mackay, R.S.A., F.R.I.B.A. 

The Right Hon. The Viscount Elibank, C.M.G., D.S.O. 

ASSOCIATE: 

Miss H. I. C. Wimberley. 

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

LIFE: 

The Viscountess Gough. 

Commander Patrick Matheson, R.N., Ormiston, Hawick. 

ANNUAL: 

Lieut.-Colonel A. V. C. Douglas. 

Lady Trevelyan (rejoined). 

Colonel C. V. Hill, Methven. 

Mr N. J. Hodgkinson, F.R.I.C.S., North Berwick. 

The Hon. Lord Kilbrandon. 

ASSOCIATE: 

Miss K. T. Marlow, Melrose. 

Miss E. M. Southern, Melrose. 

Colonel J. C. Loch, Newtown St Boswells. 

JUNIOR: 

Mr J. Stuart K. Milne, Edinburgh. 

Annual General Meeting, 1962

The Annual General Meeting was held at 15 Rutland Square, Edinburgh, on 22nd March 1962. The President The Right Honourable The Earl of Galloway was in the Chair and after welcoming the Members present he congratulated the Chairman and the Organising Secretary on the very full and comprehensive Annual Report for 1962, the adoption of which would be moved later. Lord Galloway said that at one time shortly after the war there had been a strong feeling in certain quarters that the work of the Association was no longer needed, but he was glad to see that that had been disproved by what the A.P.R.S. had done in recent years and he was quite certain that this voluntary body had a very definite part to play in safeguarding the amenities of the Scottish countryside. Lord Galloway then introduced the speaker, The Right Honourable Arthur Woodburn, P.C., M.P. 

After referring to the loss sustained, both by the Association and by Scotland, through the death of Sir Samuel Strang Steel, Mr Woodburn said that the country way of life could not be preserved by just standing still. Change must be accepted and it was no good just objecting to it. The problem was, how far could beauty be preserved. The Highlands and other rural areas had been in danger before from economic progress and still were. It was the duty of the A.P.R.S. to watch that changes did not destroy the countryside. How was rural Scotland to be preserved ? The countryside must be lived in and if people were to remain in the countryside then their standard of living must be raised. Mr Woodburn felt that there must be trees if the people were to go back to rural Scotland. Industry in the countryside must be such that it could be made profitable or else was placed there by public policy. He referred to the problem of finding work in winter for people employed in hotels during the summer. He also referred to employment provided through public policy – for example, the schemes promoted by the North of Scotland Hydro-Electric Board and the Forestry Commission. As regards Hydro-Electric Schemes in particular the problem was how far could beauty be infringed. There was a statutory Amenity Committee but it was here that the A.P.R.S. came in. In conclusion Mr Woodburn said the approach to the problem of amenity must be practical. The Government must be concerned and we must see that the countryside is populated by people who love it. Finally, Mr Woodburn congratulated the A.P.R.S. on their work and wished them success in their future efforts. 

Before moving the adoption of the Annual Report, Commander Courtney Clarke, Chairman of Council, referred to the death of Mr John Taylor, M.P., who had died since the Report was printed. Mr Taylor had been a great help to the A.P.R.S. when the Litter Bill of 1958 was being debated in Parliament and his death would be greatly regretted. The Chairman then referred to the paragraph about the work of the Scottish River Purification Advisory Committee included in the Report and noted, with great satisfaction, that the Committee had made a recommendation to the Secretary of State for Scotland that the tidal waters of all the remaining Scottish rivers should be brought under the jurisdiction of the appropriate River Purification Authority by an amendment to the 1951 Act, thus following similar legislation already adopted in England. Referring to the problem of litter the Chairman said that practically the whole population of the United Kingdom must know by now that it is an offence to leave litter of all kinds about. Nevertheless, the townspeople who poured by their thousands on holiday into rural Scotland did not seem to be litter-minded. This could not be cured by education and propaganda alone and he felt that the fact that leaving litter about is an offence must be stressed with prosecutions followed by fines if the countryside is to be kept even reasonably litter-free. 

After the formal business there was a discussion. The topics raised were river pollution, litter and the preservation of small houses in villages. 

Tea was served after the Meeting and Members had an opportunity of meeting each other and having an informal discussion. 

Commuting to Life Membership

At the Annual General Meeting the following resolution was proposed by Commander Courtney Clarke on behalf of the Council and unanimously passed:- 

That Members who pay their subscriptions annually should be able to commute to life membership by paying a lump sum based on length of membership and age, and that it be left to the Council to draw up a suitable scale to implement this. 

In terms of the Constitution the life membership subscription is one payment of £10, 10s. 

The Council have approved a scheme drawn up by the Honorary Treasurer whereby those annual members who are over 60 years of age are offered an opportunity to become life members by applying one or other of the following alternatives where appropriate:- 

(a) If the member has been a member for 15 years or more, he or she shall be permitted to become a life member by paying the normal subscription for Life Membership under deduction of 10s. for every year of age over 60, but with a minimum payment of £3. 

(b) If he or she has been a member for less than 15 years he or she shall be permitted to become a life member by paying the normal subscription for Life Membership under deduction of 5s. for every year of age over 60 during which he or she has been a member. 

Examples are:- 

(a) A member aged 70 with 15 years’ membership can become a life member by paying £5, 10s. 

(b) A member of 70 with 5 years’ membership can become a life member on payment of £9, 5s. 

Annual Members who wish to take advantage of this scheme are invited to write to the Organising Secretary stating their age. Members who notify the Organising Secretary before 1st September 1963 will be given credit for their annual subscription already paid for 1963. 

Litter

GENERAL

While some considerable progress has been made in the Anti-litter Campaign, in order “to cure the disease” it must be kept constantly before the public otherwise apathy sets in. 

In March 1962 the Chairman sent extracts from the Annual Report for 1962, including comments about litter, to 120 Scottish weekly papers and in this way the litter problem was given publicity. 

In view of the fact that no official litter conference was held at St Andrew’s House this winter the Chairman, in order to keep the litter menace in the public eye, sent out copies of the following letter to some fifty daily and weekly newspapers covering the whole of Scotland:- 

SIR, 

Modern packaging of sweets, ice-creams, cigarettes, etc., has increased the supply of materials for the “Litter Bugs” (or just the careless ones) to scatter about. The cost to the ratepayer for scavenging (when it can be done) is steadily increasing. 

More continuous education of the young is required so as not to go on producing further generations of “Litter Bugs.” Local authorities could do much more in this respect. It is suggested that burgh councils might write to the heads of all schools in their burghs at the beginning of every term inviting them to press their pupils to be “litter conscious.” 

In rural areas county councillors might do the same for schools in their individual districts. 

The problem should be frequently reviewed at education committee meetings. When large visiting bus parties ask for burgh facilities for a “day’s outing,” if the police are informed they could ask the organisers on arrival not to allow litter to be left about. I personally asked for this to be done on one occasion and the result was 100 per cent effective. 

Again, could not adults in all types of vehicles take their picnic and other litter away with them? It would ease the problem of overflowing litter receptacles. A valuable contribution would be made if people would refrain from throwing litter out of vehicles on to the roadside. 

The general apathy to the “Litter Menace” is astonishing. It can be cured if a real and continuous effort is made. 

Yours, etc., 

H. C. COURTNEY CLARKE, Commander, R.N., Chairman of Council. 

In a covering letter Editors were asked to be so kind as to send to the Chairman a copy of the issue in which they gave publicity to this letter in either letter or paragraph form. The response was most gratifying and the Chairman received copies of 39 weekly newspapers containing his appeal and in addition 5 dailies in which it was publicised. It was also published in ‘Home and Country,’ the magazine of the S.W.R.I. The Council wish to express to the Press their great appreciation of the support given in this way. 

PRIVATE BUS COMPANIES

As forecast in the last Annual Report, following on the arrangements made with Scottish Omnibuses Limited, an appeal was sent to 29 Private Bus Companies operating in Scotland urging them to co-operate also in the Anti-litter Campaign. 

LEGISLATION

The new legislation referred to in the Annual Report for 1961 has still not yet materialised. This is intended to give greater latitude to local authorities in dealing with the scavenging problem, especially in sparsely populated rural areas. It is to be regretted that there is so much delay in dealing with this matter. 

PROSECUTIONS UNDER THE LITTER ACT, 1958

The following is a table showing the number of prosecutions taken under the Act during the twelve months ending on 30th September in each year :- 

City and Burgh Police Areas 

1962 1961 1960 1959

Aberdeen 4 2 1 2

Airdrie 1 1 1 4

Ayr – 1 1 1

Coatbridge 2 8 4 5

Dundee 6 8 13 9

*Edinburgh 4 – – – 

Glasgow 775 531 390 279

Greenock 8 – – 1

Hamilton 4 3 3 –

Inverness 2 3 2 3

Kilmarnock 3 – – 2

Motherwell 9 7 7 8

Paisley 1 3 1 2

Perth – 1 1 –

Totals 819 568 424 316

County and Combined Police Forces 

1962 1961 1960 1959

Angus 9 13 5 8

Argyll 16 10 7 3

Ayr 27 31 13 10

Berwick, Roxburgh and Selkirk 9 15 14 4

Caithness 1 5 – 2

Dumfries and Galloway 14 18 9 28

Dumbarton 21 16 20 15

Fife 13 20 18 16

Inverness 1 – 3 5 

Lanark 59 34 37 45

Lothians and Peebles 50 36 29 46

Orkney 1 – 2 –

Perth and Kinross 9 9 4 1

Renfrew and Bute 33 43 29 35

Ross and Cromarty 8 5 5 10

Scottish North-Eastern Counties 46 35 28 32 

Stirling and Clackmannan 71 52 28 10

Sutherland – 3 2 1

Zetland – 2 – –

Totals 388 347 253 271

Overall Totals 1207 915 677 587

In previous years it was understood that Edinburgh cases were taken under the Edinburgh Corporation Order Confirmation Act, 1954, and this is the first time that any have been shown under the 1958 Act. 

A.P.R.S. COUNTRY CODE NOTICE

The following copies of the new A.P.R.S. Country Code Notice, in which special reference is made to litter, have been issued on request:- 

Chief Constables – 858

County Councils – 225

Independent Bus Operators – 29

Holiday Fellowship – 24

Automobile Association – 5 

Scottish Tourist Board – 500

Scottish Omnibuses Ltd. – 250

North of Scotland Hydro-Electric Board – 100 

Royal Scottish Automobile Club – 12

Scottish Women’s Rural Institutes – 50

Cumbernauld New Town Special Cleansing District – 12

Ministry of Works. – 50

Miscellaneous – 80

Total – 2,195 

The Scottish Tourist Board, after some correspondence and discussion, agreed to include an appeal to visitors to be “litter minded” in their pamphlets and other publications and also under- took to distribute 500 copies of the A.P.R.S. Notice. 

River Pollution

Generally, the River Purification Boards are to be congratulated on the progress made in cleaning up Scottish rivers since the last Annual Report. The Tweed River Board is having difficulty in getting the Burgh of Coldstream to carry out their very long overdue obligations. 

NORTH AND SOUTH ESKS

The local authorities concerned having steadily resisted all efforts to persuade them to form a River Purification Board for the whole area, the Secretary of State for Scotland, as reported in the last Annual Report, promulgated an Order on 1st September 1961 placing the functions of river purification authority for the area in the hands of the local authorities concerned – i.e., the County Councils of Angus and Kincardine and the Town Council of Arbroath. 

As the local authorities are not bound to issue an annual report like the River Purification Boards, it is difficult to ascertain to what extent progress has been made. 

The A.P.R.S. has been assured that if the functions of the local authorities in this regard are not carried out satisfactorily the question of the formation of a River Purification Board will be reconsidered. 

Anyone having definite or concrete complaints about the lack of progress made is invited to communicate with the A.P.R.S. and the matter will be looked into. 

SCOTTISH RIVER PURIFICATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Since the last Annual Report this Committee has met on 16th April, 9th July, 8th October and 17th December 1962, and all meetings were attended by the A.P.R.S. representative, Commander Courtney Clarke. 

The recommendation of the Committee made in January 1962 that the Secretary of State for Scotland should follow the line taken in England and that an amendment to the 1951 Act should be introduced bringing the tidal waters of all rivers in Scotland under the jurisdiction of the river purification authorities has not yet been given effect to. It is understood that this will be dealt with when Parliamentary time permits, and the authorities concerned at St Andrew’s House have been reminded about it at every meeting of the Advisory Committee. The present position is considered to be quite absurd and the longer action is delayed the more will estuary beaches be contaminated. 

Among other matters the Committee has been concerned with the problem of agricultural and horticultural irrigation, which is of special importance to some rural areas. In these areas a steadily increasing amount of water is being taken from the smaller streams for these purposes, very little of which is ever returned. The Advisory Committee have had this matter under consideration for some little time and asked a number of interested bodies including the A.P.R.S. for their views. The following observations were forwarded by the A.P.R.S.:- 

1. The basic problem lies in the lack of “water storage” i.e., that which runs off to the sea during floods. The little agricultural storage there was by way of farm ponds has virtually ceased to exist and incidentally this increases the problem of dealing with fires at farms. 
2. Irrigation for agricultural purposes in this country is a comparatively new development and is steadily increasing. It is mostly required when streams are at a low level. Some form of flexible control appears to be essential, not only to ensure that too much water is not taken from streams, but also, as little or no extracted water for irrigation purposes returns to the streams, to ensure that upper extractors do not take more than their reasonable share of what is available. 
3. In allowing water for irrigation to be taken, the effect on fish life must be kept in mind. River pollution must also be considered especially as pollution is increasing because of silage effluent and the use of chemicals for agricultural purposes. 
4. Sooner or later meters for measuring the amount of water taken may be required and a charge made on the amount extracted. 
5. It may be a help if in each area in which irrigation water is required those desiring it would indicate their requirements now and state individually or collectively what they could do in the matter of water storage. 

TIDAL WATERS (SPECIAL CASES)

The present position is much the same as given in the last Annual Report. As therein mentioned the Firth of Forth Order is in force but Orders for the Firth of Clyde and Solway Firth are still under consideration. 

BYE-LAWS UNDER SECTION 25 OF THE 1951 ACT

As mentioned in the Annual Report for 1962, Bye-Laws have been made by six Boards – the Tweed, the Solway, the Lothians, the Forth, the Ayrshire, and the Banff, Moray and Nairn Boards – but no further Boards have made Bye-Laws since then. It might be emphasised that any County Council or Large Burgh, which has been appointed as a river purification authority, can apply for a bye-law which is a considerable help in preventing rivers being used as rubbish dumps, but so far as is known none have done so to date. 

Control of Advertisements

In October 1961 the Council were given the opportunity by Midlothian County Council of submitting their observations on an application for permission to display a signboard on a site on the south side of the Biggar-Edinburgh road near Walstone Farm in the Parish of Penicuik. The new sign was to supersede an existing sign of slightly smaller dimensions which had been displayed on the site for many years. This case was referred to briefly in the Annual Report for 1962. 

The Council submitted that in the interests of amenity the display of the proposed new advertisement should not be permitted. The site is on an open road in upland country of considerable charm and the Council considered that commercial advertisements were out of keeping with the scene. The sign in question advertised an hotel 28 miles away. It was not directional and no directional sign is required at that point. The Council therefore submitted that this advertisement was not reasonably required at such a distance from the hotel. 

The County Council refused the application and called upon the owner, occupier and advertiser to apply for express consent for the continued display of the existing advertisement. No application was lodged and the advertisement will accordingly be removed. 

In addition to the foregoing signboard there were in the same field four others. The Council took the opportunity of submitting that the whole group of advertisements was objectionable from the amenity point of view and submitted that the Local Planning Authority should in each case require application for express consent for continued display to be made. Subsequently, the County Council decided that these signboards should be removed in the interests of amenity, but, having regard to the fact that they were first displayed before planning permission was necessary, the owner will not be compelled to remove them until the expiration of the various leases. 

Hydro-Electric Development

The Report of the Mackenzie Committee was published in November 1962 and was studied with the greatest interest by the Council and a special Sub-Committee appointed for that purpose. As a result, a letter was sent to the Scottish Development Department stating that the Council had considered the Report and welcomed the views on amenity matters contained therein and supported the recommendations made with regard to amenity. These recommendations were that the statutory Amenity Committee be given the same status in regard to transmission as it now has for generation; that, wherever practicable, short lengths of underground cable be used to bring at least the 132,000 volt and lower voltage circuits into, and out of, main switching stations to avoid the congestion of pylons of various sizes as the circuits converge; and that in view of the vital importance of this matter in the future, the electrical industry should intensify its effort on research and development work directed towards a cheapening of high-voltage underground cables. 

The Council, however, do not support the recommendation of the Mackenzie Committee that an Electricity Board for the whole of Scotland should be established to replace the two existing Boards and they are convinced that it would not be in the best interests of the Highlands at the present time as they have been well served by the North of Scotland Hydro-Electric Board. The Council hope that if there should be a single authority dealing with the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity for the whole of Scotland as proposed by the Committee, that body will continue the good relations with regard to amenity matters which the A.P.R.S. has enjoyed for so long with the North of Scotland Board. 

The Laidon Hydro-Electric Scheme, a further development of the Tummel Valley Scheme, was published in April 1962. It proposes the construction of a dam and underground power station at the outlet of Loch Laidon in Perthshire. The power station will have a capacity of 5,000 kilowatts and an estimated annual output of 16 million units and the scheme will enable the water to be used more effectively at the four power stations lower in the Tummel Valley. Six new hydro stations were brought into service during the year adding 73,000 kilowatts to the plant capacity of the Board’s hydro stations which is now 957,662 kilowatts with an average annual output of 2,690 million units. The Board connected 6,647 new consumers last year; about 1,000 of these were uneconomic rural connections. Planting was carried out during the year at various distribution substations, staff houses and new works. 

Hedgerow Timber

The Council have given consideration to expressions of concern by some members of the Association at the gradual disappearance from the countryside of hedgerow timber. Some people may be prepared to accept this change as just one more sign of the times in which we live, and most of those who have given thought to the subject are aware that hedgerow trees are not universally popular with those who have to live with or near them. They can be a hindrance as well as a help to agriculture; roadside trees can be an obstruction and sometimes a danger to modern traffic. None the less there are many places where trees which have been removed could be replaced, although the choice of species is of primary importance. 

Hedgerow timber is seldom a commercial proposition, but it is of very high amenity value. It provides shelter for animals and nesting places and food for birds, most of which are essential to agriculture, and its replacement should in the opinion of the Council be encouraged by every reasonable means. 

A kindred topic is the provision of shelter-belts and wind- breaks, which are not only of value for the protection of stock but also play a part in the creation of a pleasant landscape. 

In days gone by the larger estates set a notable example by tasteful and skilful planting and no one would dispute that from the time of the Enclosure Acts the beauty of the countryside has been greatly enhanced by the judicious siting of handsome broad-leafed trees. That many such estates have disintegrated is common knowledge. The contemporary owner-occupiers of land are perhaps more concerned with utility than aesthetics and the vast expansion of building for all purposes has often resulted in the destruction of trees which, with a little ingenuity and imagination, could have been saved; but it would be unfair not to add that commendable examples of preservation and replanting are not entirely lacking. 

A letter containing the above views was sent to the Press in July 1962. It appeared in leading Scottish newspapers and also in some of the farming papers. There was some response, in particular a leading article in ‘The Glasgow Herald’ and some correspondence in ‘The Scotsman.’ 

As a result of this letter attention was drawn by residents in East Lothian to a report which appeared in the Haddingtonshire Courier’ of 27th July to the effect that the Roads Committee of the County Council had decided to remove the trees which are a feature of the roadside between North Berwick and Dirleton on the ground that they are a potential danger to motorists. The matter was immediately taken up with the County Clerk requesting that this decision should not be put into effect until the A.P.R.S. could obtain more information, and the Chairman offered to meet representatives of the County Council on the spot. The Council were glad to learn subsequently that the Roads Committee had decided not to cut down the trees in question and that this decision had been confirmed by the County Council. 

The Council have continued to discuss this problem at recent meetings. It is a difficult one because it is far from easy to influence or persuade those in whose hands lies the fate of the hedgerows. The Council intend to take the matter farther with the County Councils, the Scottish Land Owners’ Federation and the National Farmers’ Union of Scotland and inform St Andrew’s House of what they are doing. 

Development Plans – Areas of Great Landscape Value and Tourist Development Proposals

On 1st June 1962 the Scottish Development Department issued an important circular – No. 2/1962 – in which it is stated that the Secretary of State has had under consideration two questions which he considers to be of major importance to the local planning authorities in all districts where there are outstanding areas or localities of scenic attraction which require special consideration under the Planning Acts. 

Scotland has a remarkable number of areas of outstanding scenic interest which have so far remained relatively unspoiled and comparatively undeveloped in the modern sense. On the other hand, their potential in terms of what can be done both to attract the tourist industry to such areas and to provide a stimulus to the economy of the districts in which they lie has not yet been fully realised. This is particularly true of the Highlands and the Borders, which have such a large share of Scotland’s national heritage of scenic beauty and historical association, yet are in need of economic stimulus as evidenced by the continued depopulation of these areas. This means that local authorities have a positive duty to look ahead and to consider what must be done, both to safeguard the most outstanding beauty spots and at the same time, by proper survey and by proper definition of areas of growth and centres of tourist development, to stimulate and encourage the provision of facilities for the increasing number of people who are coming to see for themselves the beauties of our countryside and sea coast. 

The Planning Acts and the Development Plan provide the machinery whereby local government can play its part in relation to both these functions and the circular sets out the general lines on which local planning authorities are advised to consider these matters and to take the necessary action. Having carried out the necessary assessment local authorities are invited to put forward as amendments to existing Development Plans their proposed definitions of areas of great landscape value where special measures of control will be necessary. Complementary to the action which local authorities are asked to take in surveying and defining in their Development Plans those areas of great landscape value is the responsibility to review the physical potentialities and requirements of the tourist industry in their district, and in particular to specify in their Development Plans the facilities which in their view will be required and the provisions which should be made to meet tourist demand over the years ahead. The circular recommends that in preparing their proposals local authorities should consult both nationally and locally with interested organisations, including among others the A.P.R.S. 

The Council noted the issue of this circular with great interest, and they were particularly pleased to receive from the Joint County Council of the Combined County of Perth and Kinross 

as local planning authority their proposals for amendments to the County Development Plan in respect of areas of great landscape value in terms of the above circular. A survey relating to tourist development proposals throughout the Counties of Perth and Kinross will be carried out in the near future and the A.P.R.S. will have a further opportunity of considering these proposals. The Council hope that they will also be given the opportunity of considering proposals put forward by other local planning authorities in Scotland. 

East Lothian Water Board-Proposed New Reservoir

The Council made inquiries of the Clerk to the East Lothian Water Board asking for information about a new reservoir which they were led to understand the Board intended to construct on the Whiteadder Water. A letter was received from the Clerk to the Board stating that while the Board had approved in principle the construction of a new reservoir, the final details had not yet been adjusted. From information available to the Council it appeared that this reservoir was really necessary and they decided that no action was required at that stage. 

Government Review of Long-term Forestry Policy

On 1st August 1962 the Minister of Agriculture announced in the House of Commons that in accordance with earlier decisions Ministers had decided to review the Forestry Commission’s planting programme for the years after 1968. As a first step a working party of officials had been asked to examine this matter and the A.P.R.S. were invited by the Scottish Development Department to submit their views on the amenity aspect of forestry policy. The Department was informed that the Council were strongly of the opinion that more planting of broad-leafed trees or hardwoods should be undertaken by the Forestry Commission. The Council also stressed the desirability from the amenity aspect of the planting of roundels, mainly of hardwoods, in suitable places. The Council also asked the Forestry Commission to bear in mind that when carrying out new planting schemes plenty of space should be left for popular viewpoints. In addition, the opportunity was taken of expressing the concern of the Council at the gradual disappearance from the countryside of hedgerow timber and, while the matter might not be within the terms of the remit of the working party, the Council urged that attention should be drawn to the importance of replanting hedgerow timber and that the Government should be asked to provide grants. 

Haddington Street Improvement Scheme

Haddington is the first town in Scotland to complete a street improvement scheme sponsored by the Civic Trust. The Secretary of State for Scotland, The Right Honourable Michael Noble, M.P., performed the opening ceremony on Monday, 22nd October 1962, in the presence of representatives of local authorities and amenity societies from the whole of Scotland. The A.P.R.S. was represented on this occasion by the Chairman, Commander H. C. Courtney Clarke, and Captain E. W. Hardy, R.N., a member of Council. 

The proceedings started with lunch at the Corn Exchange, followed by appropriate speeches. The guests then walked in procession down the High Street led by the Secretary of State who formally cut a tape across the High Street. Carlyle House was formally opened and after visiting other parts of the Burgh the guests had tea at the Corn Exchange. Before proceeding down the High Street Mr and Mrs Michael Noble planted the third of three forty-foot trees in front of the Corn Exchange and County Council Offices. The trees had been transported from Lennoxlove with their roots intact using a new method adopted by the Civic Trust, which was most interesting. 

Haddington has set a great example to the rest of Scotland in carrying out the first street improvement scheme in conjunction with the Civic Trust. Prior to this special project, however, a great deal had been done in Haddington. In 1954, when the Burgh changed over from gas to electricity, fluorescent lighting on buildings replaced the old street columns and electric cables were put underground. The Town House, which was severely affected with dry-rot, was rebuilt and other old buildings dealt with included the Old Grammar School, Kinloch House and the old Bank House. In conjunction with the present scheme Carlyle House, which was considered almost beyond restoration, was splendidly restored. 

The Council have conveyed their congratulations, both to the Provost of Haddington and the Civic Trust. 

The Isle of Seil, Argyll

Letters were received from members saying that there was another threat to Telford’s famous bridge at Clachan in the form of a proposal to erect a petrol station at the Tighantruish Hotel. The matter was taken up with the County Council, and the information was received that planning permission for the resiting of the petrol filling station at the hotel had been granted in April 1962. The damage having been done, all that the Council could do was to express the view that less harm would have been done if the pumps had been erected on the other side of the road, which appeared to be quite practicable. The opportunity was taken of taking up with the County Council other possible threats to the landscape and character of the island and the Council were glad to receive the assurance that it is not the policy of the County Council to encourage new developments on narrow strips of land between the road and the shore south of Clachan Bridge. 

Crofting Townships in Sutherland

The County Development Officer of the County Council of Sutherland forwarded to the Council particulars of a proposal that a large force of volunteers should be employed in an attempt to reinvigorate crofting townships in Sutherland in various ways. These would include the demolition of derelict buildings and the removal of rubbish as part of a plan to clean up the townships and make them more attractive to fishermen and other visitors. The A.P.R.S. were asked if they would support the scheme by making a financial contribution. The Council felt that as this request came from a Highland county they would like to make a positive contribution and undertook that if the scheme is proceeded with they will contribute a minimum of £10. 

Proposed Caravan Site near Balerno

The Council were given an opportunity by Midlothian County Council of commenting on an application for permission to develop a caravan site with erection of sanitary units and shop and, eventually, recreational facilities on a site at ground adjacent to Marchbanks Hotel, near Balerno. 

The proposed site is located in a pleasant upland area at present not affected by any development. It lies on a beautiful approach to the Pentland Hills which is used by hill walkers, bird watchers, fishers, etc. It is near Threipmuir Reservoir, which is a favourite area for family motorists and picnickers. The area is unspoiled and provides an example of fairly wild country within easy reach of a large centre of population. In the opinion of the Council this amenity would be spoiled by the presence of a large residential caravan site with all it implies. They accordingly intimated that they were opposed to the development on this ground and also because the proposed site is in an area which they consider should be designated as an area of great landscape value – i.e., the whole Pentland Hills district. They submitted that this type of commercial development should not be allowed in the area and in any event the development envisaged was too large. 

Planning permission was refused by the County Council on the ground that the site is in an area of high scenic value and that the development thereof as a residential caravan site would be equivalent to establishing a village of about 400 persons and would therefore be contrary to the Secretary of State’s policy and to the terms of the agreement between him and the Planning Authorities concerned, of whom Midlothian County Council is one, whereby development in the rural areas outwith Green Belts must be strictly controlled to prevent undue encroachment on the countryside and new development should take place at existing towns and villages and not be of a sporadic nature or on inconvenient sites in the countryside.

A.P.R.S. Christmas Card

In 1962 the Council again produced an A.P.R.S. Christmas Card with the kind co-operation of Mr W. M. Glass, R.S.A., who again made available prints of one of his paintings, this time of Ben Eighe in Wester Ross. However, owing to the rather disappointing lack of interest shown, the Council have decided not to produce a Christmas Card for 1963. 

Miscellaneous 

Various other amenity matters were dealt with by the Council, including Blackness, West Lothian, Crovie Village, Banffshire, landscaping of motor roads, etc. 

Finance

A Statement of Accounts for the year to 31st December 1962 is annexed to this Report. 

While the income of the Association has not greatly changed since the previous year, there was an excess of expenditure during the year over income amounting to £11, 13s. 11d. As in the previous year the Council anticipate heavier expenditure during 1963, in particular a new annual charge for the facilities at 15 Rutland Square. It is therefore more important than ever to find new members and to encourage the continuance of donations. 

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

The following subscriptions were paid by Constituent Bodies during 1962:

AFFILIATED SOCIETIES: 

Chairman’s Remarks

LITTER

The general policy and drive from so many quarters appears to be to secure the largest possible invasion of Scotland by visitors of all sorts-tourists, motorists, campers, caravaners, &c. – but the idea is far too prevalent that these “invaders might be offended if they are asked to be “litter minded.” 

Apathy about the litter menace will be dealt with more fully at the Annual General Meeting. 

HEDGES

There are some comments about hedgerow timber in the Report, but I would like to add my personal view that the steady disappearance of the hedges themselves to be replaced entirely by posts and wire is a great loss to the amenity and appearance of the countryside. It is appreciated that keeping up hedges is expensive, but it is hoped that wherever possible this will continue to be done. 

The question of how much hedgerow timber and hedges help to prevent roads being blocked by snow and blocked again after the initial clearing might well be considered after the long spell of wintry weather. 

FINANCE

The work of the A.P.R.S. has increased very considerably during the last ten years or so and, in consequence, the annual overhead expenses of a permanent nature have increased by a little over £200 per annum. In 1963 there will be an additional £50 each year to be added. Owing to an oversight, the routine letter to County Councils regarding their donations was not sent out until December 1962, with the result that a number of donations were received too late to be included in the 1962 financial year. 

H. C. COURTNEY CLARKE, 

Chairman of Council. 

STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS for the year to 31st December 1962 

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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. 

* Denotes covenant 

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 Arbuckle, Sir William, K.B.E., C.B., 1 Murrayfield Gardens, Edinburgh. 

1962 Atholl, His Grace The Duke of, Blair Castle, Blair Atholl. 

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

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. 

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

1935 Buchanan, Colonel E. P., M.C., Touch, Stirling. 

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

1957 Cameron, Mrs E. M., Auchineden, Blanefield, by Glasgow. 

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

1944 Carruthers, Simon F., F.L.A.S., The Leuchold, South Queensferry. 

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

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

1939 Clarke, Commander H. C. Courtney, D.S.O., R.N., Clairinsh, Melrose. 

1958 Cormack, John B., Dryburgh Abbey, St Boswells. 

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, 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. 

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. 

1959 Forbes of Callendar, Lieut.-Colonel Wm., C.B.E., D.L., Callendar House, Falkirk. 

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, 

1961 Gatliff, Herbert, c/o Y.H.A. (London), 4 Playhouse Yard, London, E.C.4. 

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

1961 Gomme-Duncan, Colonel Sir Alan, M.C., Dunbarney, Bridge of Earn. 

1962 Gough, The Viscountess, Mansion House of Inshes, Inverness. 

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

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

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

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. 

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. 

1939 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. 

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 M., 38 Cluny Gardens, Edinburgh 10. 

1959 Kennedy, T. H., Blackwood, Auldgirth, Dumfriesshire. 

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

Kidston, Miss A., 21 Market Street, St Andrews. 

1953 Kidston, Miss M. H., 21 Market Street, 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, Dame Flora, D.B.E., Dunvegan Castle, Isle of Skye. 

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

1945 Mann, Major A. R. H., Greenacres, Dean, Bishop’s Waltham, near Southampton, Hants. 

1956 Martin, Colin D., Friarshall, Melrose. 

1962 Matheson, Commander Patrick, Ormiston, Hawick. 

1957 Menzies, John, Kames, Duns. 

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

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

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

1939 Richardson, Francis, Blairforkie, Bridge of Allan. 

Romanes, Miss M., 6B St Margaret’s Road, Edinburgh 9. 

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. 

1962 Steel, Major Sir F. W. Strang, Bt., Ravensheugh, Selkirk. 

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

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

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, Mrs Wm., Marchlea House, Coldstream. 

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

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

1939 Wilkie, Major A. H., Cantray House, Croy, Gollanfield, Inverness-shire. 

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

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

1939 Yuille, James, 27 Wellington Street, Kilmarnock. 

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. 

1961 Anderson, T. D., B.Sc., A.M.I.C.E., M.I.Mun.E., Southfield, Duns, Berwickshire. 

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. 

1961 Boult, Miss Olive, I. E., Lagafater, New Luce, Newton Stewart, Wigtownshire. 

1958 Brooke, Vice-Admiral B. C. B., C.B., C.B.E., Frome House, Frome St Quintin, Dorchester, Dorset. 

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

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

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

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

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

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, Clairinsh, Melrose. 

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

1960 Crabbie, Mrs G. E., 15 Belgrave Crescent, Edinburgh. 

1959 Curle, Miss Mary, Weirknowe, Weirhill Place, Melrose. 

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

1953 Dawson, Mrs Ramage, Balado House, Kinross. 

1939 *Debenham, Miss M. B., Manor House, Glanvilles, Wootten, Sher-borne, Dorset. 

1959 *Demuth, R. P., Watercombe House, Oakridge, Glos. 

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

1961 Doran, Mrs Elsie, Ballachuan House, Isle of Seil, Oban. 

1962 *Douglas, Lieut.-Colonel A. V. C., Laraich, Aberfoyle. 

Douglas, Mrs, 1 Dundas Street, Edinburgh 3. 

1960 Dundas, R. D. R., Keltie Castle, Dunning, Perthshire. 

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

1961 Ellesmere, The Countess of, Mertoun, St Boswells. 

1961 Elliot, Lieut.-Colonel H. H., C.I.E., M.C., Springbank, Melrose. 

1958 *Elliot, Mrs Magda, Maxpoffle, St Boswells. 

1954 Elliot, Mrs Marthe R., Broughton Place, Broughton, Peebleshire. 

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

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

1961 Fasham, D. R., A.M.I.C.E., A.M.I.W.E., County Offices, Dornoch, Sutherland, 

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. 

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. 

1961 Gracie, Miss K. Jean, 20 Braid Avenue, Edinburgh 10. 

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

Gray, Stewart, Ambarrow Farm, Sandhurst, Camberley. 

1959 Greig, Mrs Ethel M., Morton Lodge, Radlett, Herts. 

1959 Greig, Professor J., Morton Lodge, Radlett, Herts. 

1958 *Haddington, The Countess of, Tyninghame, Dunbar. 

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

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

1962 Hill, Colonel C. V., Greystones, Methven, near Perth. 

1962 Hodgkinson, N. J., F.R.I.C.S., West Links House, North Berwick. 

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

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

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

Howden, Mrs Eva, Clippens House, Johnstone. 

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

1961 Job, Lieut.-Commander P. Dalzel, R.C.N.(R.), Nead-an-Edin, by Plockton, Wester Ross. 

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

1962 Kilbrandon, The Hon. Lord, Balvicar, Argyll. 

1959 Killick, R. R., 39 Heriot Row, Edinburgh. 

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. 

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

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

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

1959 MacPhee, Miss Flora S., Dalfruin, 1 W. Montrose Street, Helensburgh. 

1960 Matheson, Captain A. F., R.N., Lower Kincraig, Invergordon. 

1939 Mears, Lady, 9 Lonsdale Terrace, Edinburgh. 

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

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. 

1960 Murchison, Malcolm F., 4 Carlton Street, Edinburgh. 

1960 Murray, Sheriff Charles de Bois, 6 Moray Place, Edinburgh. 

1960 Murray, Mrs Hope de Bois, 6 Moray Place, Edinburgh. 

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

1939 Nisbet, A. C. T., Caledonian United Services Club, Edinburgh. 

*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. 

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. 

1939 Robertson, Mrs A. E., 17 Cluny Gardens, Edinburgh 10. 

1956 *Robertson, Mrs Eleanor, 4 Saxe-Coburg Place, Edinburgh. 

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

1953 Rogers, F. C., L.D.S., F.R.P.S., 27 Abercorn Terrace, Edinburgh. 

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

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

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

1948 Smith, Miss Janet, Addiston, Ratho. 

1959 Stewart, R. H., 92 Morningside Drive, Edinburgh. 

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

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

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

1939 Thomson, H. M., 8 Belgrave Crescent, Edinburgh. 

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

1956 Trevelyan, Lady Mary, 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, Miss Jessie I. M., The Cottage, Carlops, West Linton. 

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

1961 Wykeham-Musgrave, Miss J., Inversnaid Lodge, Aberfoyle. 

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

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

3. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS 

1957 Brebner, Mrs L., 11 Sycamore Terrace, Edinburgh 12. 

Brown, Miss C. M., Green’s Hotel, Eglinton Crescent, Edinburgh. 

1959 Brown, Mrs May, 30 Oaktree Square, Kirkcaldy. 

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

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

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 Geddes, Miss L. B., 12 Moray Place, Edinburgh. 

1959 Greig, Dr Isabel C. A., Morton Lodge, Radlett, Herts. 

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

1961 Hogben, Miss Eleanor, Holmhead Corsock, Castle Douglas. 

1957 Hughes-Onslow, Commander Sir G. H., K.B.E., D.S.C., R.N., Albany, Barr, Ayrshire. 

1962 Loch, Colonel J. C., House of Narrow Gates, St Boswells. Alton 

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

1962 Marlow, Miss K. T., Avenel, Melrose. 

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. 

1939 Scrimgeour, Miss Helen M., Bay House, Newport-on-Tay. 

1953 Sharpe, Mrs Gladys, The Park, Earlston. 

Somervail, Miss M., Hoselaw, Kelso. 

1962 Southern, Miss E. M., Avenel, Melrose. 

1961 Stark, Miss Grace, 170 King’s Park Road, Glasgow, S.4. 

*Stirling, Mrs M., Sandyholes, Kippen Station. 

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

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

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 

1961 Bell, Gilbert T., 58 Bowfield Crescent, Penilee, Glasgow, S.W.2. 

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

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

1962 McLellan, David, c/o Peace News, 5 Caledonian Road, King’s Cross, London, N.1. 

1962 Milne, J. Stuart K., Alton, 8 Craigcrook Terrace, Edinburgh.