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Hello again

I meant to reply to response sooner - apologies. I was interested that your husband's work led to the Duncan painting appearing in the impressionist exhibition in Edinburgh last summer. I am also based in Edinburgh and enjoyed that exhibition very much. I noticed the reference to Duncan of Benmore - was it the paintings of the Bay of Naples??

Are you able to tell me whether there are any descendant of Duncan that you have been in touch with? Do you know if there is any material relating to the family or the house in any of the national archives or libraries?

We are hoping to film at Benmore on the 21st April. The RBGE are clearing some trees around the fernery. The renovation work continues a pace with ferns about to be transported from Edinburgh to Benmore.

with best wishes

I am very interested in your research on James Duncan of Benmore. I am currently producing a short educational film for the Royal Botanic Gardens who manage the garden at Benmore. We are looking for any photographs of the Fernery at Benmore when it was still in use ( around 1880's - 1890's) I would be very grateful if you could give me any tips on where to look or who to contact. do you know of any familieis that might have visited and who might still have family albums??

kind regards