The first in a series of newspaper cutting volumes. This one starts in 1909 with an article written by Thomas Gillespie for The Scotsman, May 18, 1909. The title of the article is 'Science and Nature: Snakes as Pets'.
This volume is not arranged in chronological order so the dates jump around.
Includes articles on the first breeding pair of penguins, stories written by Thomas Gillespie about animals at the zoo, a 90th anniversary of the RZSS facts card (1999), new arrivals at the zoo, a story about the Loch Ness Monster, Thomas Gillespie's retirement, notices and responses to Thomas Gillespie's publications, and letters on animal welfare of captive wild animals.
Care should be taken when consulting this record due to loose cuttings and delicate paper.