Summary: Archibald Menzies was from near Aberfeldy in Perthshire. He was born in 1754. He spoke Gaelic. Archibald’s father was a gardener. He was working in Castle Menzies. Archibald was also interested in gardening. Accompanying text in both English and Gaelic can be found at http://www.bbc.co.uk/litirbheag.