NEWTON-OF-BELLTREES, a hamlet, in the parish of Lochwinnoch, Upper ward of the county of Renfrew, 3 miles (N. E. by N.) from Beith; containing 58 inhabitants. It is a small place, situated in the southeast portion of the parish, and on the east of Castle- Seniple loch. There is a preaching station at Belltrees, containing 200 sittings; also a school, the master of which is paid £.5 per annum bv the parochial master.