BALFOUR PAUL Ian (Gatehouse of Fleet) Peacefully, in Dumfries Infirmary, on June 16, 2010, Ian, aged 94, dearly loved brother, uncle, family member, friend and cherished school master at Merchiston Castle School for 51 years.

Funeral at Gatehouse Parish Church, on Thursday, June 24, at 12 noon, followed by burial at Anwoth, to which all family and friends are warmly invited. Family flowers only please, but any donations in memory of Ian may be made to the Scottish Ornithologist's Club at the funeral or c/o Osborn, 41 Castle Street, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4JD.