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Notes For A Tour To The Avest Highlands*
Newhaven at six , I think it ought to arrive at Stirling about two , which will leave time to see the castle , ancl to dine before the coach starts for Callander , which I think it does about six . The best inns in Stirling are the Saracen ' s Head ancl Golden Lion . From Stirling to Callander , twelve miles , pass the Moss of Blairdrummond , which from a swamp is fast becoming a rich and productive estate , having been drained and reclaimed bhuman enterprise . In approaching Callanderthe view is
y , particularl y fine : in front towers Benledi , and Stirling rock rises boldly behind , dividing as it were the valley of the Forth . Should the traveller be at Callander during the months of June or July , he will have light sufficient to enable him to visit the cascade at the Brig of Bracklin it is not more than a mile distant , and worth seeing . There is also the remains of a Roman camp . Next morning by six two cars start for Loch Katturinin which the travellerwith his limited supply of luggage ,
, , may be conveyed . He now enters the Troshochs . On the road he will get a peep of the Pass of Leng , which is a wild and richly wooded defile ; and if he has been accustomed to Irish driving , he will be the less alarmed at the rapidity with which the car-drivers dash down one steep ancl up another . A mile or two beyond Callander pass Cailantogle Ford , where there is now a stone bridge . This is the Ford celebrated as being the place of combat between Roderick Dhu and Fitz-James . The
place has a bare naked look , ancl one searches in vain for the underwood and cover where we are told Clanalpine ' s men lay concealed . Towards the Brig of Turk the appearance improves , and opens grandly at Glenfinlass . Breakfast at Ardchenacbrocan , where tolerable fare may be hacl . After breakfast embark on Loch Katturin . The boats
are rowed by Highlanders , and do not seem of the safest , considering that they are often sufficiently loaded with passengers and luggage . The little gulf at the eastern end of Loch Katturin is perhaps one of the most lonely and lovely corners one can well imagine . From the bosom of the lake Ben Venu ancl Benan are seen rising magnificently , and the beautiful Island of Helen , ( see Scott ' s "Lady of the Lake , ") now the property of Lord AVilloughby D'Eresby , and the Lion of the Troshochs
can hardly be surpassed . From the top of Lake Katturin to Inversnaid on Loch Lomond is five miles , and the only conveyances are carts , which do well enough to transport luggage , but I woulcl recommend the traveller to walk this distance , rather than undergo jolting over very rugged roads . At Inversnaid a steam-boat touches on its way up tbe Loch , so that one arrives at Rawardennan , at the top of the lake , about four o ' clock . If his time is limited to three clays , the traveller will not
land here , but return down with the same boat ; but if he can make it four days , then he will land at Rawardennan , ancl wait for the next clay ' s boat . If possible , I would strongly recommend spending a night here ; and if the evening is fine , ascending Ben Lomond , the highest mountain but one in the kingdoms . From the summit , on a clear day , the view is really superb . Towards the south , ancl immediately under youstretches the broad lake with its numerous islands ; to the eastward
, the vale of the Forth ; to the north the lakes and mountains , from those at your feet to Ben Nevis on the horizon ; while the view westward is bounded by the peaked summits of Cawal Arran , Jura , & c . Next clay about four , take the steamer for Dumbarton . 1 do not know if it will arrive in time to admit of reaching Glasgow the same evening , though 1 rather think it will , and the time from thence to Edinburgh is easily calculated .
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Notes For A Tour To The Avest Highlands*
Newhaven at six , I think it ought to arrive at Stirling about two , which will leave time to see the castle , ancl to dine before the coach starts for Callander , which I think it does about six . The best inns in Stirling are the Saracen ' s Head ancl Golden Lion . From Stirling to Callander , twelve miles , pass the Moss of Blairdrummond , which from a swamp is fast becoming a rich and productive estate , having been drained and reclaimed bhuman enterprise . In approaching Callanderthe view is
y , particularl y fine : in front towers Benledi , and Stirling rock rises boldly behind , dividing as it were the valley of the Forth . Should the traveller be at Callander during the months of June or July , he will have light sufficient to enable him to visit the cascade at the Brig of Bracklin it is not more than a mile distant , and worth seeing . There is also the remains of a Roman camp . Next morning by six two cars start for Loch Katturinin which the travellerwith his limited supply of luggage ,
, , may be conveyed . He now enters the Troshochs . On the road he will get a peep of the Pass of Leng , which is a wild and richly wooded defile ; and if he has been accustomed to Irish driving , he will be the less alarmed at the rapidity with which the car-drivers dash down one steep ancl up another . A mile or two beyond Callander pass Cailantogle Ford , where there is now a stone bridge . This is the Ford celebrated as being the place of combat between Roderick Dhu and Fitz-James . The
place has a bare naked look , ancl one searches in vain for the underwood and cover where we are told Clanalpine ' s men lay concealed . Towards the Brig of Turk the appearance improves , and opens grandly at Glenfinlass . Breakfast at Ardchenacbrocan , where tolerable fare may be hacl . After breakfast embark on Loch Katturin . The boats
are rowed by Highlanders , and do not seem of the safest , considering that they are often sufficiently loaded with passengers and luggage . The little gulf at the eastern end of Loch Katturin is perhaps one of the most lonely and lovely corners one can well imagine . From the bosom of the lake Ben Venu ancl Benan are seen rising magnificently , and the beautiful Island of Helen , ( see Scott ' s "Lady of the Lake , ") now the property of Lord AVilloughby D'Eresby , and the Lion of the Troshochs
can hardly be surpassed . From the top of Lake Katturin to Inversnaid on Loch Lomond is five miles , and the only conveyances are carts , which do well enough to transport luggage , but I woulcl recommend the traveller to walk this distance , rather than undergo jolting over very rugged roads . At Inversnaid a steam-boat touches on its way up tbe Loch , so that one arrives at Rawardennan , at the top of the lake , about four o ' clock . If his time is limited to three clays , the traveller will not
land here , but return down with the same boat ; but if he can make it four days , then he will land at Rawardennan , ancl wait for the next clay ' s boat . If possible , I would strongly recommend spending a night here ; and if the evening is fine , ascending Ben Lomond , the highest mountain but one in the kingdoms . From the summit , on a clear day , the view is really superb . Towards the south , ancl immediately under youstretches the broad lake with its numerous islands ; to the eastward
, the vale of the Forth ; to the north the lakes and mountains , from those at your feet to Ben Nevis on the horizon ; while the view westward is bounded by the peaked summits of Cawal Arran , Jura , & c . Next clay about four , take the steamer for Dumbarton . 1 do not know if it will arrive in time to admit of reaching Glasgow the same evening , though 1 rather think it will , and the time from thence to Edinburgh is easily calculated .