iliiliiipiliiiiiiiiii'iiii;!:^^^ 10 7 -^^>-/^t^ f ft ^^-_> 4cAr*^^ - ^f -3 ^ INDEX MAP TO THE ATLAS OF SCOTLAND. The Numbers on the Maps refer to the Routes. dlDWOMT ^ AYRSHIRE & GALLOWAY. AYRSHIRE & QALL.OWAY. ^\ ^^wS\^^?^ f^r^^fe .s T^nr ^m^' '"IfT^ -^.t .; Sti-atliavo^? ■K^c^^V^ L?v.. 100 /'. fa, ill / £ 7 •> LM n sS.^e'y^iHb^.^i^jjtrft. > i„.' -■nv fcf^ ""XT- Ma xlUfllt ^■m 186 New Abbe I73 \ Mlrkhea I'oi/uii:Ti J f^^-^/\. -..V ; . 7^-1_ > ^ .<,u<^^"' t> Jiu/TOwBraJ i '\ -SfefceyiT^ % J^ BORDER COUNTIES. ■'r^^M BORDER COUNTIES. ^^77vnam«. KJO feil^I Tl?estru ■ / ^^ ^^3 ^ \28 (eW 37i '■Av/i^ , Earlstoii ^3rtti/i* '}Iiosv^ff 45, fcittiCfA %^ ^aa. ^g^, ^ 1 ^LS\i^^^" fl^i^^^^HAW ^^^^ ^. ^X^i^"' / ' 7 iLSo^T^a^^d^?*^ ^fto/U I "^j^ I"^^^ { jF MiUj VVti'^Mi /-/' Jb^"^^ k^ \ ■■ -t/ J ^1 y_> ^ J^ 1^' ^oiA^aori? i?^.^ y'y' 1 j^ Ve ii/> 1 l^^^^~? V V ^jf /%ert% t^j" )h&-'\!. ^'^' \^ T\/ 4 /4i f i ■mm- J iUr. ^^^'m^^ > f IsLu^ ^2^1" "*?%) 1! 1 'kTm '^^ P Kl^'SHOUt ^ _.' \ S^ j^ ^^"^ ^iSiii <■ jT ^ ^* ^ 3jjfe,ond|(&< TO, ^^ ^fe»t >*^^ M"^; .„J&1^ ^■^^ALiTj^ /Al|i7Z( jit^^r^J^ "CABI. ARGYLESHIRE & OI.A8GOW. Mifl of Oa ARCYLESHIRE & Ql^SOOW. CENTRAL SCOTLAND. 8 strotlier \IsU of' Mar , Buss Rock i^f^'. 26^ >r I 33? ire*"'-** ^3 (g' "'^'> /"^ZS A^' '^ '' I N VE R N ESS-8H I R E. Cyrigfti.) Uniform -with this Volum e. Tiie 'Contour' Road Book of England. By Harry R. G. Inglis. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Nortlierii Division. — Covering the Coun- ties of Northumberland, Durham, Yorkshire, Cum- berland, Westmorland, Lancashire and Cheshire. Soutli-East TDivisioii. — (London Section) Covering the Country East of Derby, Coventry, and Southampton, including the Counties of Derb}', Nottingham, and Lincoln. "Western Uivisioii. — In preparation. preface. The " Contour " Road Books — of which this is the nrst — form an entirelj' new departure in Mapping. There are numerous Road Maps in existence, but everyone has felt that even the best of these do not convey much more than a general idea of the course of a road, whUe the Road Books, however detailed they may be, can onh- give a very vague indication of the profile. The Diagrams in this book were begun eight years ago, but the extensive and laborious work involved has prevented earlier publication. Neither time nor expense have been spared in the execution of details, and most of the Diagrams have been drawn out independently a second time, many three times, to minimise the chance of error. The "Description" in this book has been drawn largely from personal observation, but we must express our indebtedness to a large circle of friends for assistance at various stages, to the Advocates' Library, Edinburgh, for permission to refer to numerous Maps and works of reference ; and to man}' of the Road Survej'ors. Sdinburgh, r 'fhe "Safety" JVIap of ^cotlaiid Is a companion volume to this work, and by consulting it the Tourist can see at a glance the qualities of the Roads in any district. The Roads are indicated by dis- :;rictive colouring and marks, according to their quality. P-ice 1/-; on Cloth 1/6. CONTENTS. 7:c' Routes are arranged Geog^-aphically from centres^ so that the toads in each district are kept together. As n ^eru'-i! rule, t/te Route is/roin the larger p'uice to the smaller. RoHt,. EDINBURGH, &c. Route. 46. Galashiels to Kelso. I. Edinburgh to N. Berwick. | 7. „ Edinr. or Hawick. 2. II Drem. 47- Peebles to Galashiels. 3- 11 Berwick. 48. 49. ,, Tushielaw. «• ti Coldstream. Kelso. ,, Symington. S- II 8. ,, Edinburgh. 6. ,1 Jedburgh. 123- ,, Glasgow. 7. Hawick. 30. Lasswade. DUMFRIESSHIRE. 8. 11 Peebles. so. Abington to Stirling. 9- II MoflFat. 51- ,, Carlisle. 10. ,, Abington. 52- Thornhill. II- 12. ,, Lanark. 68. Sanquhar. '3- ,, Strathavon. 53- Thornhill to N'ton Stewart. 14- ,, Hamilton. 9- Moffat to Edinburgh. (24. II Glasgow. 45- „ Selkirk. IS- ,, Stirling. 60. Langholm to Eskdalemuir. 16 ., Crieff. 61. ,, Lockerbie. 17- '1 Perth. 41. ,, Hawick or Carl. 18. 1] Dundee. 57- Annan to Lockerbie. 19. 21. ,, .'-it. Andrews. Linlithgow to Queensfei ry. 58. 64. „ Longtown. ,, Moffat. 22. Bo'ness to Bathgate. 62. Dumfries to Carlisle. 26. Tranent to Oifford. 63. 59- . Annan 27. Aberlady to GifFord. „ Lockerbie. BORDER COUNTIES, &c. 65- 66. „ Moffat. ,, Penpont, &c. 28. Duns to Coldstream. 67. ,, New Cumnock. 33- Berwick to Lauder, &c. 69. ,, Moniaive. 34- Duns. 2. II Edinburgh. GALLOWAY. 35- Eyemouth to Greenlaw. 70. „ N'ton Stewart. 29. Kelso to Yetholm. 71- „ New Galloway. 30. II Hounani. 72. „ Kirkcudbright. 46. ,, Galashiels. 73- „ New Abbey, &c. SI- II Earlston. 74- Dalbeattie 10 Kirkcudbright. S' II Edinburgh. 78. ,, Corsock. 32. II Cornhill. 75- Castle Douglas to Dairy. 36- 37- ». Berwick. 76. ,, Lochenbreck. 38. Hawick to Kelso. 79- ,, Auchencairn. 39- f 1 Carter. 80. ,, Kirkcudbright. 40. 1* Newcastleton. 77- Kirkcudb'ht to N. Galloway. 41 t) Carlisle. 81. ,, Dundrennan. 42 It St. Mary's Loch. 82. „ Gatehouse. 7 Edinburgh. 83. Wigtown to Kirkcowan. 43 Jedburgh to Annan. T- N'wton Stewart to Dumfries. 6 Selkui^ Edinburgh. 84. ,, Whithorn. 44 to Ettrick. 85- Port William. 45 11 Moffat. 86. ,, Stranraer, 7 II P^dinr. or Hawick. 91- 92. ,, Girvan. 54 II St. Boswells. 53- ,, Thornhill. 55 II -Melrose. 87. Isle of Whithorn to Glenluce. 56 II Walkerburn. 88. Stranraer to Drummore. 879^1 I CONTENTS. 89, 90, gi- 94- 97' 98. 99. 100. lOI. 119, 102, 103. 104. 109. no. 119. 119. 108, III. 112. "3- 105. 106. 107. 114. lis- 116. 117. 118. 119. 133- I30. 134- 121. 122. 123- 135- 124. 126. 127. 129. 130. 131- 128. 136. 132- 140. 131- 167. 131- 137. 139- 141. 142. '43- AYRSHIRE. Girvan to Port Patrick. ,, Ballantrae. ■92. „ Newton Stewart. ,, Dalmellington. •5-6. Ayr to Girvan. ,, Newton Stewart. ,, New Galloway. ,, Carstairs. „ Muirkirk. „ Hamilton. „ Glasgow. ,, Dairy (Ayrshire). Cumnock to Gaiston. Kilmarnock to N. Cumnock. ,, Troon. „ Lugton. „ Glasgow. „ Ayr. Irvine to Gaiston. Auchentiber to Ardrossan. Dairy to West Kilbride. Paisley to East Kilbride. „ Greenock. Hamilton to Fenwick. Greenock to Irvine. Barrhead to Renfrew. GLASGOW, &c. Glasgow to Greenock. „ Dairy. „ Largs. „ Irvine. » Ayr. „ Eaglesham. „ Strathavon. ,, Hamilton. ,, Abington. ,, Lanark. „ Peebles. „ Holytown. ,, Edinburgh. „ Stirling. „ Kilsyth. ,, Kippen. „ Aberfoyle. ,, Drymen. „ Arrochar. Kilsyth to Buchlyvie. Dennyloanh'd to Kincardine. Tarbet to Killin. Dumbarton to Arrochar. „ Tarbet. „ Stirling. „ Glasgow. Garelochhead to Kilcreggan. ARGYLESHIRE. Inveraray to Lochgoilhead. „ Arrochar. „ Tighnabruaich. „ Rothesay. 144. Inveraray to Tarbert. 153- ,. Dalmally. 145. Dunoon to Otter. 146. ,, Inveraray. 147- II Ardentinny, &c. 138. ,, Toward. 148. Campbeltown to Tarbert. 149. „ to ditto by E. Coast. 160. „ Southend. 150. Tarbert to Kilberry. 151. Ardrishaig to Kilberry. 152. „ Keills. 154. Oban to Easdale. 155. ,, Ardrishaig. 157- i> Crianlarich. 158. „ Ballachulish. 159. Round Benderloch. 161. Port Appin to Glen Creran. 162. Taynuilt to Cladich. 163. Lochetiveh'd to Kingshouse. 164. Dalmally to Bridge of Orchy. 166. Tyndrum to Fort William. 359. Corran to Morvern. 360. ,, Moidart. STIRLING & FIFE. 15. Stirling to Edinburgh. 125. ,, Glasgow. 169. „ Polmont. 50- II Abington. 167. „ Dumbarton. 168. ,, Inversnaid. 170. „ Killin. 177. „ Doune. 172. „ Crieff. 173- ,, Perth. 174. ,, St. Andrews. i7S"6- 1; Dunfermline. 23. Falkirk to Bo'ness. 15. ,, Edinburgh. 126. ,, Kilsyth. 23. „ Denny. 25. „ Alloa. i8i. Alloa to Dollar. 175-6. „ Stirling. i75"6- 11 Dunfermline. 183. „ Kinross. 182. Dunfermline to Dollar. 16. „ Edinr. or Crieff. '75"6' II Stirling. 191. I, Kirkcaldy. 190. Burntisland to Culross. 18. Kirkcaldy to Edin. or D'ndee 183. „ Auchtertool. 191. I, Dunfermline. 192. „ St. Andrews, ig. ,, Crail. 184. ,, Bein Inn. 185. ,, Newburgh. 195. „ Tayport. 194. Milnathort to Largo. 17. Kinross to Edinr. or Perth. COS TESTS. 186. Cupar to Largo. 18. „ Edinr. or Dundee. 174. „ Stirling or St. Ands. 196. ,, Perth. [74. St. Andrews to Stirling. ig. ,, Crail or Tayport. 187. „ Anstruther. 188. ,, Largo. 192. ,, Kirkcaldy. PERTHSHIRE. 171. Callander to Inversnaid. 178. „ Port Menteith. 179. „ Kippen. 180. „ Doune. 170. ,, Stirling or Killin. 170. Killin to Stirling. 132-157. Tyndrum. 212-3. >i Aberfeldy. 197. Crieff to Dalnacardoch. 190. „ Perth or Comrie. 16. „ Edinburgh. 172. ,, Stirling. 206 Comrie to Braco. 196. Perth to Cupar. „ Edinburgh. „ Dunning, &c. „ Stirling. ,, Lochearnhead. ,, Kingussie. „ Caputh. ,, Braemar. „ Stonehaven. „ Dundee. Methven to Buchanty. Dunkeld to Aberfeldy. „ Araulree. „ Blairgowrie. „ Perth or Kingussie Aberfeldy to Killin. ,, Glenlyon. „ Ballinluig. Pitlochry to Blairgowrie. „ Rannoch. ,, Perth or Kingussie. Struan to Rannoch. Rannoch to Aberfeldy. 227. Blairgowrie to Pitlochrj'. 228. II Kirriemuir. aoS. II Dunkeld. 201. I, Perth or Braemar. 221. „ Dundee. 229. Coupar Angus to Dunkeld. FORFAR & KINCARDINE. t8. Dundee to Edinburgh. 17- 198. '73- 199. 200. 204. 201. 202. 203. 205. 210. 207. 208. 200. 212-3 214. iog. 227. 211. 200 21 S 216. 230. 231- 228. 232. 233. 202. 202-: 234- 235- 225. 225. 236. 202. 219. 202. 217. 218. 237- 2ig. 220. 238. 225. 239. 252. 225. 202. 221;. 203. 221. 232. 223. 224. 225. 226. Perth. Blairgowrie. Alyih. Kirriemuir. Forfar, &c. Aberdeen. Brechin. 225. 240. 241. 242. 243- 244. 245. 246. 247. 249. 250. 24S. 255- 251. 253- 254- 256. 259- 258. 249. 249. 260. 261. 262. 263. 257- 264. 265. 266. 267. 268. 269. 245- Kirriemuir to Glenisla. ,, Clova. ,, Blairgowrie. Forfar to Montrose. ,, Carnoustie. ,, Perth. 224. ,, Brechin Arbroath to Brechin. ,, Kirriemuir. ,, Aberdeen. ,, Dundee. Brechin to Lochlee. ,, Stonehaven. ,, Montrose. ,, Perth. Glamis to Newtyle. Fettercairn to Drumlithie. Edzell to Banchory. Montrose to Brechin. ., Fettercairn. ,, Fordoun. ,, Aberdeen. Stonehaven to Banchory. ,, Mill Inn. ,, Dundee. ,, Perth. ,, Aberdeen. ABERDEENSHIRE. Aberdeen to Dundee. ,, Banchory. ,, Braemar. ,, Lumphanan. ,, Tarland. ,, Strathdon. Elgin. ,, Banff. ,, Methlick. ,, Peterhead. ,, Fraserburgh. Newburgh to Culsalmond. Inverurie to Tillyfourie. ,, Forgue. Ballater to Balmoral. Braemar to Inverey. Ellon to Methlick. ,, Newbyth. Peterhead to Elgin. ,, Aberdeen. ,, Fraserburgh. Fraserburgh to Methlick. Turriff. Banff. Turriff to Mintlaw. ,, Bogniebrae. ,, Keith. Huntly to Banff. ,, Portsoy. ,, Craigellachie. „ Inverurie. „ Aboyne. ,, Aberdeen or Elgin CONTENTS. BANFF, ELGIN, & NAIRN. 1:62. Banff to Fraserburgh. 258. „ Peterhead. 246. ,, Aberdeen. 265. „ Huntly. 258. „ Elgin. 270. Keith to Cullen. 271. „ Banff. 272. „ Glenlivat. 279. ,, Craigellachie. 277. Fochabers to Knockando. 278. BalHndalloch to Tomintoul. 281. Elgin to Garmouth. 258. ,, Peterhead. 245. „ Aberdeen. 286. „ Keith. 287. „ Aberlour. 282. „ Dallas. 288-294. „ Forres. 283. ,, Burghhead. 284. Forres to Burghhead. 289. „ Dalnashaugh. 290. ,, Grantown. 291. „ Duthil. 273. Grantown to Aberlour. 274-5- n Aviemore. 280. „ Carrbridge. 290. ,. Forres. 292. „ Nairn. 292. Nairn to Dava. 293. „ Daviot. 285. ,, Fortrose. 294. „ Elgin or Inverness. 295. ,, CuUoden. INVERNESS. 276. Kingussie to Aviemore. 200. „ Perth. 358. ,, Fort William. 296. ,, Inverness. 307. Inverness to Fort George. 294. ,, Elgin. 295. „ CuUoden, &c. 296. „ Kingussie. 297. „ Inverfarigaig. 298. ,, Fort Augustus. 299. „ Whitebridge. 300. „ Fort William. 301. „ Clunie Inn. 302. ,, Dornoch. 303. „ Invercannich. 304. „ Invergordon. 305. „ Cromarty. 308. Drumnadrochitto Invercan'ch 309. Invercannich to Affric. 314. Struy to Monar. 356. Fort-William to Arisaig. 3S7- » Loch Arkaig. 300. „ Inverness. 358. ,, Kingussie. 166. „ Tyndrum. SUTHERL'D & CAITHN'S. 318. Dornoch to Lairg. 3J3- II Golspie. 302. ,, Bonar Bridge. 319. Helmsdale to Melvich. 320. Wick to John o' Groats. 321. ,, Thurso. 317- .1 Tain. 322. Thurso to John o' Groats. 323- 11 Latheron. 324- II Durness. 325- II Westerdale. 326. ., Reay. 327. Buiiar Bridge to Craigs. 328. „ „ Rosehall. 329- II .. Lairg. 333- II ,, Mound. 334- 11 II Tongue. 302. „ Dornoch or Inverness. 331. Durness to Cape Wrath. 332. ,, Laxford Bridge. 335. Aultnaharra to Bettyhill. 336- II Ereboll. 337. Lairg to Scourie. 338. ,, Lochinver. ROSS-SHIRE 310. Dingwall to Kessock. 339- .1 Kyle Akin. 302. ,, Inverness. 302. „ Dornoch. 306. Conon to Cromarty. 315. Muir of Ord to Strathconon. 316. Alness to Bonar Bridge. 311. Tain to Cromarty. 312. „ Tarbat Ness. 302 & 313. Dornoch. 317. „ Wick. 302. „ Inverness. 340. Garve to Ullapool. 341. Ullapool to Scourie. 342. ,, Lochinver. 343. Braemore to Dundonnell. 344. Auchnasheen to Gairloch, &c. 345. Gairloch to Ullapool. 346. Strathcarron to Shieldag. 330. Tomapress to Applecross. 347. Invergarry to Balmacara. 348. Shiel Inn to Broadford. 349. Tomdoun to Kinlochhourn. ISLANDS. 350. Portree to Kyle Akin. 353- 11 Dunvegan. 354- II the Quirnng. 351. Broadford to Armadale. 352. Sligachan to Dunvegan. 355- Uig to Duntulm, &c. 361. Tobermory to Salen. 363. ,, Kinloch Inn. 362. Salen to lona. 364 & 365. Arran. COrTTOVR ROAD BOOK OP SCOTLAND. ix. General Notes. The favourite districts of the Country for Tourists are : — Edin- burgh, Stirling, Perthshire, The Clyde, Oban and Western High- lands, Inverness-shire, and Braemar. In some parts accommoda- tion in the Se.ison is difficult to obtain, and is apt to be at what are often considered pretty high rates. The South of Scotland, Skye, Ross-shire, and the districts adjoining those parts already named, also present considerable attractions to the Tourist. In the Highlands, beyond the roads that are named in this book there are almost no others, and none should be reckoned on that are not marked on the " Safety " Map of Scotland. It may be well to state here, that Glenone is the Cyclist's " Bfite Noir," the road generally being in a dreadful state, and that the Hotel-less 20 miles from Struan to Dalwhinnie, on the Perth and Inverness road, is best done by train. In the Lowlands there are many other roads between the numerous towns and villages— they are mostly hilly, but very well kept. Travelling in the Coal and Iron District, of which Airdrie is the centre, is not very pleasant owing to the smoke- laden atmosjjhere. A glance at the "Safety" Map will show the different qualities of the roads in the various parts of the country. Ferries. — The length is given in Brackets after the name. For the shorter distances the fare is usually 3d. for one passenger — double fare if starting between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m., but Taixiff Boards are generally posted ui>, and should be consulted. The charge for a bicycle is usually 6d. Railway Ferries ply between Granton and Burntisland, Hawes Inn and N. Queensferry, Tayport and Droughty Ferry, and there is also a steam ferry from Newport to Dundee. On the Clyde, below the Broomielaw, there are large steam ferry boats crossing the river at various points, and there are large boats at Renfrew and Erskine Ferry. Further down, the Steamer Service is conducted with the frequency and regularity of trains from nearly every watering-j>lace. The rest of the ferries are relegated to small boats, and are conducted in a free and easy manner. Where the ferryhouse is on the other side, a smoke or the hoisting of a Hag are the usual signals, and a long wait may be necessary. On the following Fresh-water lochs, there are steamers, viz. :— Lochs Lomond, Katrine, Tay, Awe, Eck, Maree ; also on the Caledonian and Crinan Canals. Tourist Approachies from England,— Scotland is usually entered either from Berwick, Coldstream, or Carlisle, and from these towns there are excellent roads, that via Carter being very rough. Good steamers run to the principal ports from London, Hull, Newcastle, Liverpool, Bristol, &c. Tourist Approaclies from Ireland.— The ports of arrival of the Irisli steamers are :— Stranraer, Ayr, Ardrossan, Gourock, Greenock, and Glasgow, but Tourists are advised that the journey from Greenock to Glasgow, up the River, is very tedious. From Stranraer a fine coast road leads to Glasgow, and a very fair one leads eastward to Dumfries. From Ayr there are fine roads, but those ea:ilward8 are hilly. From Ardrossan there is a favourite coast road to Greenock, where the Tourist should ferry across to Helensburgh, and so avoid the manufacturing part of the country. Tonriste landing at Greenock should note this. CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. Explanation of Diagrams. The line bordering the shaded portion of each diagram is a facsimile of the profile of the Route, and is divided by vertic&l lines into miles, and by horizontal lines into contours of 100 feet, 80 that distances and heights are ascertained quickly. The blocks show the positions of the Villages and houses, while the signs (for explanation see page 3 ) are the road directions. The directions for the forward journey are above the road line, those of the reverse below, except in a few instances where lack of room has caused them all to be above the line. The vertical scale has neceeearily been enlarged out of strict pro- portion, as otherwise the ordinary Gradients would almost have been imperceptible. Explanation of Letterpress. The diagram should be consulted first, as the letterpress is appended to it. Places named in brackets are off the road. The Description states the quality of the road, and it should be observed that the "Class" refers solely to the construction of the road, and not to its surface. Class I. is a superior, broad, and finely made road. Class II. is the ordinary main road. Class III. is of inferior construction, usually narrow, hilly, or rocky surface. Roads of this class are usually very old, or have been constructed in an inferior manner. Gradients, — l in 25; t.;., l foot of rise in 25, is a fairly easy hill, 1 in 20 is stiff, 1 in 15 is steep. Cyclists usually walk up a hill of 1 in 17. A descent does not generally become dangerous till it is 1 in 15 and then only with a sharp turn, but with anything steeper the danger increases. A little experience of one or two hills will be a permanent guide. On nearly every hill the gradient varies every few yards. Those given here represent approximately the general slope, and in most cases the maximum is given. Milestones. — As a general rule each county has its own set of milestones measured from its own centre ; therefore in a routs, when only one starting point is named, it may generally be con- cluded that the milestones are all measured from that jjoint, but where there are two points, those near the county boundaries or in the centre are usually incorrect, the route having been measured from both ends. Measurements. — The tabular form gives the distance from any one point to another, the number below the one name and opposite the other being the distance required. For clearness the furlongs have been put in the tables as Jths. Places named in brackets, or in italics, are off the route. Principal Objects of Interest.— These are only notes- details can be found in almost any guide book. Hotels or Inns. — Those named in this heading are nearly all of 3 satisfactory kind, but it has been found diflBcult in many cases to decide whether certain small houses should be mentioned or not. The tourist, therefore, should not expect much of some of them, as they are the only accommodation available. CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. "'■ Ibistorical IRotes. After long-continued w,irs with England, the crowns of tlie two countriea were united in 1G03, when James VI. of Scotland succeeded to the throne of England as James I. The parliaments of England and Scotland were united in 1707. Scotland sends seventy-two members to the Ilouse of Commons : and fifteen peers to the House of Lords, elected by their brother peers of Scotland. JBattletlel56. A.D. 1263. — Largs, Ayrshire: Alexander II. defeated Haco, king of Norway. 1296.-- Dunbar: Edward I. defeated John Baliol. 1297.— Stirling Bridge : Wallace defeated the English. 1298,— Falkirk: Edward I. defeated Wallace. 1314.— BannOCkburn, near Stirling: Bruce defeated Edward II., and secured the independence of Scotland. 1333.- Halidon Hill, Berwickshire: Edward III. defeated the Soots. 1411.— Harlaw, near Inverury, Aberdeen: the Earl of JIar defeated Donald, Lord of the Isles. 1488.— Sauchieburn, near Bannockburn: James IIL defeated by his nobles, and afterwards slain. 1 547. — Pinkie, near Musselburgh : the English defeated the Scots. 1568.— Langside, south of Glasgow: the Regent Murray de- feated Q\ieen Mary. 1645.— Philiphaugh, noar Selkirk: the Covenanters under General Leslie defeated the Marquis of Montrose. 1646. — Kilsyth, twelve miles west of Falkirk: Montroge de- feated the Covenantei-s. 1650.— Dunbar, on the east coast of Haddington: Cromwell defeated the Covenahters under Leslie. 1679.— Drumclog, six miles suuth-west of Strathavon : the Covenanters defeated Viscount Dundee (Claverhouse). 1 679. — Bothwell Bridge, nine miles south-east of Glasgow : the troops of diaries II. defeated the Covenanters. 1689. — Killiecrankie Pass, thirty miles north-west of Perth : Viscount Dundee defeated the troops of William III., but was himself slain. 171 5.— SherilTmuir, near Dunblane, Perthshire : Royalists under Argyle defeated the Jacobites under the Earl of Mar. 1745.— Prestonpans, eight miles east of Edinburgh : Prince Charles Edward defeated the Royalists under Sir John Cope. 1 746.— Falkirk : Prince Charles Edward defeated the Royalists 1748.— Culloden Moor, six miles north-east of Inverness: the Duke of Cumberland finally defeated Prince Charles Edward. xii. CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. Butiquities, In various parts of Scotland many relics of ancient times are to be found. It is probable that they had their origin in different periods, and were the workmanship of different races ; as, Picts, Scots, Scandinavians, &c. Such are — The "Standing Stones" of Stennis, near Kirkwall, generally supposed to be the remains of a Celtic Druidioal temple. The stones are of great size, and arranged in two circles. Similar re- mains are also found in the islands of Lewis and Arran, and elsewhere. The " Picts' Houses " found in Orkney, Caithness, and Suther- land. These are curious circular buildings ; some of them are underground, and are called Earth-houses. Cave-dwellings are found in Shetland and other pai-ts. The Round Towers of Brechin, Forfarshire, and of Abernethy, near Perth ; these resemble the round towers of Ireland. Nothing is known with certainty of their origin. Vitrified Forts are fovind in most of the northern counties. Tliuy are supposed to have been used for defensive purposes. The stones of which they are composed are partially fused by the burning of wood-fires. Many remains of Circular Camps are to be seen in various parts of the country ; they are probably of native origin. Imple- ments of flint, stone, and bronze have been found in great numbers in many places ; also ornaments of bronze, gold, and silver. Eemains of the Great Roman Wall of Antoninus still exist near Falkirk and other places. It was constructed by the Romans between the Firths of Forth and Clyde, as a defence against the attacks of the Scots and Picts. The most perfect remains of a Roman Camp to be found in Great Britain are at Ardoch, near Dunblane, Perthshire. Other Roman Camps are found in Peebles- shire and Dumfriesshire ; they were always built in the form of a square. Ruins of Abbeys, Cathedrals, &c. The most ancient ecclesi- astical ruins are in lona, where Colamba is said to have planted Christianity about 670 a.d. Elgin, Dunkeld, and St. Andrews have ruined Cathedrals ; those of Glasgow ; St. Giles, Edinburgh ; Kirkwall, Brechin, Dunfermline, and Dunblane have been restored. There are beautiful ruined Abbeys at Jedburgh, Melrose, Dry- burgh, Kelso, Coldingham, and Dundrennan. Scotland abounds in ruined Castles, many of them exceedingly picturesque, but smaller than those of England. The most famous are — Dunnottar, near Stonehaven; Dunstaffnage, near Oban; Doune (which has been restored to its original appearance) ; Turn- berry, near Maybole. The castles of Edinburgh, Stirling, and Dumbarton are in good preservation, and used as barracks for soldiers. The royal palaces of Linlithgow ; Scone, near Perth ; and Falk- land, in Fife, are ruined. Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh, is still maintained as a royal residence. CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. XUL Ibeiobts of tbe principal /IDouiitains. The heights of the more imporUint hills will be found also on the small maps at the beginning of the volume. The number before each name is the orJer of height, in this list. o,-< Ur. Same. Feet. Order. Name. Feet. 13. Ben AUler . . . . 3757 44. Castel Abhail, Arran 2S17 41. .\rthur , 2S91 52. Cheviot 2676 22. Attow . . . . . 3383 41. Cobbler 2891 8. Avon . . . 8843 73. Crirtel 1866 34. „ Clibreck . . . (3154) 27. Cuchullin Hills 3234 37. Chonzie . 3048 51. Dollarlaw 26S0 f.2. Cleuch . . . . . 23C2 SO. Bildon Hills . . . . 1385 15. Cruachan . . . 3689 69. Ettrick Pen . . . . 2269 IS. Douran . 3523 55. Farragon 2559 21. Eay . . . . . 3309 20. Glasmeal 3502 39. Hope . . . . . 3040 43. Goatfell 2866 24. Ime . . . . . 3318 53. Hartfell 2651 57. Loyal . . . . . 2504 72. King's Seat (Campsie e. Lawers . 3984 Fells) 1894 42. Ledi . 2875 79. Knock 1409 31. Lomond . 3192 84. Knockdolian 869 14. Lui . . . . . 370S S3. Largo Law 965 9. More (Perth) . 3843 11. Lochnagar 3786 32. More (Mull) . 316y 76. Lomond Hills, Fife. . 1713 26. }) More Assynt . 3273 59. Lowther 2403 2. Macdhui . 4290 75. LammermuiiB . . . . 1733 1. Nevis . . . 4406 ■J" Mam Soul (3877) 46. 1) Resipol . 2774 OS. Mealfourvonie . . 2284 49. Kinnies . 2755 47. Merrick 2764 30. Screel .. .. . 3196 74. M inch moor 1856 29. )} Slioch .. .. . 3217 85. Mormond 769 61. Venue .. . 2393 m. Morven 2313 28. Vorlich . 3221 35. Monadhliath M'ts. .. 3087 48. Vrackie . 2757 56. Mount Battock . . . . 2555 21. )i Wyvis .. .. . 3429 58. „ Blair .. .. 2441 16. YGloe.. .. . 3671 36. ,, Keen . . . . 3077 77. Bennachie . . . . . 1698 86. North Berwick Law 612 12. Bi, Kilmalcolm ,, Kingussie ,, Kirkcudbright „ Meikleour ,, Milngavie ,, LochwinnocU ,, Moniaive „ Monzie n MuthUl ,, Montreathmont „ Row I) Rutherglen ,. St. Niniana i, Salen » Strachan n Strathavon „ Sanquhar ,, Stinoher i, Tighnabrualch „ as Foggylone. Auch. Aylith. Balling-ary. Balwhidder. Canislang. Coburnspath. Coollin Hills. Cooross. Disdeer, Edjell. Fenick. Freekem. Glaams. Grantully. Kinneuchar. Killmacomb. King-ussie. Kirkoobri. Meeklour. Millguy. Loclianeuch. Minny-ive. Monee. Muth-ill. Monrummont Roo. Ruglen. St. liingans. Saalen. Strawan. Stravon. Sanchar. Stinsher. Tinny bruach. XT be Contour IRoaJ) Book of Scotlanb. The Principal Objects of Interest in most of the follow- ing towns do not appear in tlie letterpress ; — Edinburgh.— Castle, Holyrood Palace, St. Giles' Cathe- dral, Parliament House, University, M'Ewan Hall, Scott Monument, Burns' Monument, ISIuseums, National Por- trait Gallery, Free Libiary. Glasgow. — Cathedral, University, Municipal Buildings, George Square, Broomielaw. In vicinity : Langside. Aberdeen. — Marischal College, King's College, Duthie Park, Brig o' Balgownie, Brig o' Dee. kyv.See Route 119. Dumfries.— Burns' Monument, Globe Inn, Bridge, Ob- servator}'. Mid-steeple, Lincluden Abbey. Dundee. — Town Church, Albert Institute, Royal Arch, Dimdee Law, Tay Bridge. Hawick.- Mote Hill, Tower Hotel. Inveraray.— Castle, Duniquoich Hill, Falls of Aray. Inverness.— Castle, Islands, Tom-na-hurich. Oban.— DunoUie Castle, Pulpit Hill, &c. Perth.— S'ee Route 17. Selkirk.— Scott's Statue, Miingo Park's Statue, The Haining, Philiphaugh Battlefield, Ettrick, and Yarrow. Stirling.— 5'ee Route 15. Leith. Measurements.— From Leith Com Exchange. l|m. Edinburgh, G.P.O. 6im. Cramond Bridge. 9im. Queensferry, Hawes Inn. Ijm. Newhaven Inn. 2im. Granton Pier. 2im. Portobcllo, Town Hall. ^ B 2 contour road book of scotland. 1 Edinburgh to North Berwick, &c. Description.— Class II. Between Edinburgh and Mussel- burgh only fair, on account of suburban traffic. The next three miles are very rough, but thereafter the road is very good and level. Good but hilly road to Dunbar. Class III. Gradients. — At 20 m., 1 in 26 ; to N. Berwick 1 in 18 ; at 23m., 1 in 23 ; at 28 Jm., 1 in 22 ; at 29^m., 1 in 20 ; at 29|m., Iinl4. Milestones. — Measured from Old Post Office, Edinburgh. After N. Berwick the M.S. follow a very steep but more direct road to Whitekirk. Measurements. Edinburgh,* G.P.O. 3J Portobello,* Town Hall. selburgh * Bridge. Prestonpans.* 6J Aberlady.* Ill 4J Dirleton Inn. 14J 7f 21 N. Berwick,* Town Hall. 191 121 8 5i Whitekirk. 261 193 15 12i 7 Dunbar,* High St. Objects of Interest. — Musselburgh; Old Bridge ; Pinkie House and Battlefield 1547. 8|m., to S., Preston Tower ; Battlefield, 1745. 14m., Gosford House. 20im., Dirleton Castle and Gardens. North Berwick; Priory. 25Jm., Canty Bay, Bass Rock. 25im., Tantallon Cas. 25im., Whitekirk Ch. 29|m., Tynninghame House. Hotels or Inns at places marked* and at Levenhall, Cockenzie, and Gullane. 5t 21 Mu 81 5i 31 15i 12 9S 20* 163 14J 223 191 I7i m 241 22i 35i 313 29i Principal 2 Edinburgh to Drem, &c. Description.— Class II. To bej-ond Musselburgh, as above. Thence a fairly level road the whole way, l)ut with medium surface. Gradients.— At 7im. Iin24, thereafter nothing steep. Milestones.— Measured from Old G. P. O. travel via Ravensheugh (Route 1), up a very steep hill, and join this Road at 8m., — only tolerablj^ correct. Measurements. Edinburgh,* G.P.O. 51 Musselburgh * Bridge. 9 31 Preston. 121 7i 31 Longniddry P.O. 17S 12 8f 41 Drem P.O. 201 15 111 73 3 Dirleton Inn. Principal Objects of Interest — To 6m. as above. 9m. Preston Tower. 9|m., Battlefield, 1745. Hotels or Inns at places marked* and at Portobello and LevenhalL ■^ ^'• M ^: ri 2 t « ^ / 2 St :r s .2 ►J .: EC 4 contour road book of scotland. 3 Edinburgh to Berwick. Description. — Class I. Magnificent highway throughout. The surface between Edinburgh and Musselburgh is onlj fair, on account of suburban traffic ; the next mile and a half to Levenhall past the Race Course very rough indeed, but after Tranent the road is very fine right on to Cock- burnspath, though a little rough about Dunbar. Be careful entering East Linton from both sides, as the road is narrow at the turn. The remaining section to Berwick is good. The direct road, Beltonf ord to Broxburn, avoiding Dunbar, is very variable, usually rough. The old-fashioned paving in Haddington is simply execrable. Gradients. — Very favourable on the whole, except the ascent from Levenhall, 1 in 24 ; ascent at Cockburnspath 1 in 15, and the highly dangerous Tower Bridge, descent on both sides 1 in 13. Milestones.— Measured from New Waverley Hotel, Edin- burgh (Old G.P.O.), and from Berwick Town Hall, only fairly accurate. Between Cockburnspath and Burmnouth they are unreliable. Measurements- Edinburgh,* G. P.O. 3i Portobello,* Town Hall. 51 21 Musselburgh * Bridge. 91 6i 4ir Tranent,* P.O. 16S 131 11 Ql Haddington,* Town Hall. 22i 19 165 12J 5S East Linton* 1 '.ridge. 271 24i 22J IS 11 J 5i Dunbar,* High St. 36i 321 301 26i 191 13J 8i Cockburnspath. 491 461 44 391 33 271 213 131 Ay ton.* 571 54i 52J 48 4U 35J 30 21i 8i Berwick, *Town Hall. Principal Objects of Interest. — Ifm., Piershill Barracks. SJm., Musselburgh ; Old Bridge, Pinkie House and Battle- field, 1547. 6m., Race Course. 9m., To N., Preston Tower ; Battle, 1745. 16im., Fergusson's Monument. Hadding- ton ; Abbey ; monument on hill to N. is the Hopetoun Monument. Dunbar ; Castle ruins. 29Jm., Battlefield. 36im., to N., Pease Bridge and Fast Castle, 46im., to N., Coldingham Priory. 51 Jm., Burnraouth at bottom of cliffs; Berwick ; Walls ; and Bridge, built in 1624. Hotels or Inns at places marked* and at Levenhall, Grant's House, and Houndwood. i^f! CO I t 5 K 'h s .11 1-1 ^ ■a -l-!5i-- -i IT r- i ^ J IV ■ i t * i4 — '■^■'- 2 i ^ ^ 1 JL - s —1 o C "5 + U4 "z; T! CJ m t: Ci 0) V H o t. «? 6 CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. Af Edinburgh to Coldstream. Description. — Class I. The first 4 miles are rather rough and steep, but thereafter the road, with the exception of some loose parts about the summit, is of exceedingly good surface to Carfraemill Inn. The next section is very hilly and rough, until the road from Lauder joins in, when the surface improves, and continues very good on to Coldstream. Gradients.— Little France Hill 1 in 14-20 ; Dalkeith Bri. descent 1 in 25 ; ascent 1 in 16 ; long ascent 1 in 24-26. Path- head Hill 1 in 19. Soutra Hill 1 in 19-23 ; descent 1 in 21-25. From Carfraemill to Whitebum, grades of 1 in 15-23-25-21, from thence Roweston Hill 1 in 16, and at 46m. 1 in 17. Milestones. — Measured from Crosscauseway, Edinburgh, correct to Soutra, then only a few till near Coldstream. Measurements. Edinburgh,* G. P.O. 61 Dalkeith,* High St. 11 J 5i Pathhead,*P,0. 15i 8i 31 Blackshiels Inn. 22J 151 101 7i Carfraemill Inn. 373 31i 26 22f 151 Greenlaw, * County Ho. 48 41i 36i 321 25* lOJ Coldstream,* Market PI. Principal Objects of Interest.— 3Jm., Craigmillar Castle ruins. 6|m. , Dalkeith Palace. 26|m., Thirlestane Castle ; Greenlaw ; County Hall. 40m., Roweston Chapel. Fine view of the Lothians from Soutra. Hotels or Inns at places marked * and at Whiteburn. S Edinburgh to Kelso. Description. — Class II. See above to Carfraemill. This Route to Whiteburn is very much better than the direct road. From thence the road is good but very hilly. Gradients. — See above to Carfraemill, thence descent to Leader Bridge 1 in 23 ; ascent 1 in 20-25. Thirlestane Mill 1 in 21. Deanbrae 1 in 17. Ascent at 37im. 1 in 19, at 38Jm. 1 in 20-22. Nenthorn Hill 1 in 16-23 ; at 41m. 1 in 24. Measurements. Edinburgh,* G. P.O. 61 Dalkeith,* High St. 22J 15J Carfraemill. 26i 19! 4 Lauder,* Town House. 351 29 13i 9i Gordon.* 44J 371 21S 17f 81 Kelso,* Square. Milestones. — Measured from Crosscauseway to Soutra, — [Continued next page.) 8 CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. {Route 5 continued.) correct ; then none till beyond Carfraemill, when they are measured from Kelso by a disused road from Wliiteburn. The milestones from Kelso are inaccurate. Principal Objects of Interest. — Dalkeith ; Palace. Newbattle Abbey. Lauder ; Castle, Church. Kelso ; Floors Castle, Abbey, Roxburgh Castle ruina. Hotels or Inns at places marked * and at Pathhead, Blackshiels, and "Whitebnrn. G Edinburgh to Jedburgh, &c. Description. — Class I. To Carfraemill Inn, Route 4. From thence on to Earlston the road is very smooth, with a few slight hills. The next section to near Jedburgh is very good but more hilly, from thence to Camptown is not quite so good, and the last part to the summit is very rough and stony. As a through road to Newcastle this Route is not recommended. (The more direct road from Lauder south- wards is very hilly, but has a good surface.) Gradients. — See Route 4 to Carfraemill. Descent to Drygrange 1 in 20-18. Ascent Lilliard's Edge 1 in 13 ; descent 1 in 17-23. From Jedburgh to Carter there are two ascents of 1 in 12, and one descent of 1 in 13, also Camptown Hill 1 in 14-16, and Carter Fell 1 in 16-18. By the Old Road south of Lauder in parts 1 in 13-16. Milestones.— Mea.sured from Crosscauseway, Edinr., cor- rect to Soutra, thence via Oxton and old road south of Lauder, irregular. Afterwards correct from Jedburgh, Measurements. Edinburgh,* G.P.O. 61 Dalkeith,* High St. 26i 191 Lauder,* To\vn House. 33^ 261 7 Earlston.* 38 31i lU 4i St. Boswells * Station. m 41 21 J 14i 91 Jedburgh,* jNIarket. 58J 511 32 25 20i lOj Carter Boundary. 73^ 661 47 40 Toh 251 15 Otterburn. 104i m 77? 701 m mh 451 sot Newcastle, Bigg Mark't. Principal ObJ ects of Interest — 3Jm. , Craigmillar Castle. 6|m., Dalkeith Palace. Earlston ; Rhymer's Tower. 41|m., Lilliard's Edge; Battle, 1545. Jedburgh ; Abbey. Hotels or Inns at places marked * and at Pathhead, Blackshiels, Carfraemill, and Ancrum, n o a!, ^ H u ^ >. (1> Pi i^^ O OS n t; U 4- '^r: 3 .^ .2, £ ■a .5? o S 10 CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. 7 Edinburgh to Hawick. Description.— The first 10 miles are rather lumpy in parts, but afterwards the road is very fine to summit, on which there are usually patches of stones. The descent along the Gala water is not quite so good — sometimes rather lumpy — to Galashiels. From thence to Selkuk is very fine ; but the section to Hawick, though of very good sur- face, is somewhat trying. Class I. Travellers up Ettrick and Yarrow keep to right at 38^m., and join the road from Selkirk f of a mile further on. Gradients.— At 6m., 1 in 21 ; 6im., 1 in 22; 8m., 1 in 25, thence easier to summit. Ascent at 38im., Iin24; past Selkirk, 1 in 23-19 ; at 43|m. and 44im., 1 in 19. The descent to Hawick is 1 in 24, followed by 1 in 16. Milestones. — Measured from Crosscauseway, Edinr., cor- rect to Galashiels, where those from Selkirk are met ; the milestones after Selkirk are from Edinr. via Clovenfords. Measurements. Edinburgh,* G.P.O. 4^ Gilmerton * Iim. el 2J Eskbank * Inn. 16i 12J lOi Heriot * Station. 25i 21 181 Sh Stow,* Town Hall. 33 281 26 j 16i 75 Galashiels,* Market PI. 39 341 32^ 22i 131 6 Selkirk,* Town Hall. 44i 40 37i 27i 19 Hi 5i Ashkirk Bridge. 501 46^ 44i 34 25i 171 111 6i Hawick, * Tn. Hall. Principal Objects of Interest.— 6m., Melville Castle. 6|m., to East, Newbattle Abbey. 9m., Dalhousie Castle to West. 12m., Borthwick Castle. 345m., Abbotsford, across Tweed. 39m., Selkirk. 50|m., Hawick. Hotels or Inns at places marked *. S Edinburgh to Peebles. Description.— Class II. A hilly road, of very good sur- face to Leadburn. The surface is loose about the summit and for a mile down, but thereafter it is very fine to Eddleston. The last few miles to Peebles are poor. Gradients.— From Liberton Dams, 1 in 16; Burdiehouse, 1 in 21 ; Penicuik, 1 in 20-27 ; at 14m. 1 in 21. Milestones.— Measured from Crosscauseway, — correct, but the first milestone from Peebles is 1|. {Continued next page.) 12 CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. {Route 8 continued.) Measurements. Edinburgh,* G. P.O. 5 Straiton * Inn. 8i 3i Glencorse. 10 5 II Penicuik,* Square. 13 8 4} 3 Leadburn * Inn. 18i 13i lOi Si 5i Eddleston. 223 Vli 141 12i 91 41 Peebles * Cross. Caledonian Sta., Edin., to Penicuik, via Fairmileliead, 9|m. Principal Objects of Interest.— 4|m.,Burdiehouse. 5m., Straiton Oil "Works. 6|m., Fork to Roslin. S^m., Glen- corse Barracks. 12|m., Wellington Reformatory. 23m., Peebles, Neidpath Castle, River Tweed, &c. Hotels or Inns at places marked * and at Loganlee. ^ Edinburgh to Moffat. Description.— Class II. Good surface, but billy, to Lead- burn, thence very good to Knock, poor into Broughton, good to Crook, and then gradually getting loose ; but the descent to IMoflat is good. The only bad part is at the summit, about a mile long. Some travellers prefer the road via Abington. Gradients. — See previous route to Leadburn, thence nothing difficult to Broughton, with the excejition of a very short hill at 18|m., 1 in 21, with a sharp turn at the top and bottom. The descent to Moffat is an average grade of 1 in 29 for the first half, 1 in 25 for the second, with a maximum of 1 in 20 for a short distance. Milestones. — To Leadburn as previous route, thence defi- cient until Romanno Bridge, after which the}' are correct. This sot, however, is measured from Grassmarket, Edinburgh, via Howgate. The 20th and onwards is 20g from G.P.O. Measurements. Edinburgh,* G.P.O. 5 Straiton * Inn. Penicuik,* Square. 3 Leadburn * Inn. 91 Q\ Romanno * Bridge. 18i 15i 8i Broughton.* 25i 22^ 151. 7 Crook* Inn. 42 39 32i 23 J 16i Moffat,* High St. Principal Objects of Interest.— To Leadburn, see Route 9. 30m., to East, Drummelzier Castle. 47m., Devil's Beef Tub (Punch Bowl), 500 ft. below road. 52m., MoFPAT ; Spa ; and many interesting places in neighbourhood. Hotels or Inns at places marked * and at Loganlee. 10 5 13 8 m 14! 2Si m 35* m 52 47 8^ St CO ^ , i 1 ; 1 Or- i a 3 - - s rt ^ w I in j=: "S •^ ilX- - 1^ - r J - 2 2 -ft al 4) .• ° '^U _4--- i'^ 3 ^ 0) 1 Mi. lO ---i- 1 cU • "= 'J o 1 4) s^ 1 , 1 J.* ^ "^ 01 o r ^C 11 " CO 3 O T3 --|--^ ^ ^ tfi f "-"i tt i I y J-f - . u , ^-^- -- cT 2 VI 5 ..-I. 'O /I > 3 -' -a-r I ^ P- J o " 111 ' ■ u z la-f f --T ;~iT A *2 5 111 i \ ' sf 111 y J ' 1 A £ i i ' § TD ■ c o> 1 .^., |L _.,. ..._.,.- ^ a U 2 / UJ ii ' 5 so 3 i O o i- - -J 2 O ^l -4- -' C .2 K - Ij ' T '*' '.II ^ 1^ 1 . i \ V ■ '.. \ t3 u - 1 _- ™ - K 2.- T = ^ T i 1: ttj ^ ^^1 V ^ ' j is H %• ,iii- . C--U - - - - -- m i i ! i Lj1:1E.. O o , 1 O o o . "i or o t *? o ^ |: S^ is 1 U CONTOUR ROAI) BOOK OF SCOTLAND. to Edinburgh to Abington. Description.— Class II. The better road to Carlops is via Glencorse (see Route 9), tlience the surface is good. Travellers from the "West End travel via Hillend, but this road has rather severe hills, although the surface is quite good. P'rom Carlops onwards is good ; through Dolphin- ton it is rather rough, but nearing Biggar the road improves, and on to Lamington is exceedingly smooth. From thence to Clyde Bridge is very rough in parts, but from this point to Abington is exceedingly good. Gradients. — Glencorse road, see Route 9. Via Hillend, from Morningside Station 1 in 26. Descent from Fairmile- head 1 in 19. Ascent from Hillend 1 in 22. Ascent from Flotterstane Bridge 1 in 14-29-14. No further difiacult hills. Milestones. — Measured from Tollcross, via Hillend, irregularly placed. Those to Penicuik are raeasvtred from Crosscausewaj-. Measurements. Edinburgh,* G.P.O. 5 Straiton* Inn. 9J 4J Penicuik * (Shottstown). Carlops.* 2f "West Linton.* 7 4f Dolphinton.* 14 111 7 Biggar.* 26i 23i m 12i Abington.* Edinburgh,* Caledonian Station. 4i Hillend. 131 9i Carlops.* 271 23i 14 Biggar.* 393 351 26i \2\ Abington.* From Edinr., Caledonian Station, via Penicuik, 40Jm. Principal Objects of Interest.— Fm Glencorse, Route 9. Fia Hillend,— 7 Jm.,Rullion Green Battlefield. ISJm., Habbie's Howe (Dell). BiGGAK ; Church ; Mote. 35m., Lamington Tower. Tinto Hill is very prominent near Biggar, Hotels or Inns at places marked * and at Loganlee or Nine Mile Bum. 15 10 5J 171 m 8J 22 17 12i 29 24 19i 4U m 311 16 contour road book of scotland. 1 1 Edinburgh to Lanark. Description. — Class III. This is a most trying and mono- tonous journe}'. Tlia newer road, via IMidcalder, see below, is much better. Q'he first eight miles are very undula- ting, but quite good, then the road gets narrow and steep for a short distance, improving again until the branch to Kirknewton joins, after which it degenerates, and again becomes steep and loose — indeed it is a very bad road — until nearing Carnwath, when it again becomes good. Gradients.— From Slateford, 1 in 28-16 ; at 8m., 1 in 13; at 12in., 1 in 13 ; and other short hills of 1 in 17-19-23. Descent to Lanark 1 in 20. Milestones.— Measured from Tron Church, Edinburgh,— correctly placed. Measurements. Edinburgh,* G.P.O. 6 J Currie.* 7§ If Balerno * Station. 14 71 61 Cairns Castle. 251 19i 18i 111 Carnwath.* 321 201 25 181 63 Lanark, * Cross. Principal Objects of Interest. — Dreary moorland road. Lanark ; Falls of Clyde, Cartland Crags. Hotels or Inns at places marked * and at Carstairs Junction. 12 Edinburgh to Lanark. Description. — Good road, but lumpy, to Midcalder, there- after good to West Calder. It then deteriorates consider- ably, and becomes loose about the summit, but improves again near Wilsontown, and from thence to Lanark is very good. Gradients. — The principal gradients are Forth HiU 1 in 23, and at Cleghorn Station 1 in 18. Measurements. Edinburgh,* G.P.O. 12i Midcalder.* I7i 4i West Calder.* 241 lli 7J Wilsontown. 33g 20J 16i 9 Lanark* Cross. Milestones.— Measured from West Port, Edinburgh, and from Lanark Municipal Boundary, — correctly placed. {Continued next page.) k.\ SC 8-^ ^ 2 w UJ "■ -J 5 in CO ■ -J s o CO ■ CO ^i 2' 1 • ° Z o S ^ § i ■ ,f llf^fS E t U i n 1 ^ f» i 1 UJ - ^ W^^^ ^ L> 1 ' ^ : ; i TJ O ■C X i ! "til c o 5E « ^^ 3° J— 1 „.*-!- 5 n i 111 f--^ O i 1 1=-- 1 ' It r i K V 1 \; ^ -1 t- t i- t = fi — i -j 4-4; 1 1 j V^ ^t h h §^ i (■ 18 CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. (Route 12 continued. ) Principal Objects of Interest — 7im., Dalmahoy House. Midcalder; Cakler House. Wilsontown; Ironworks. Lanakk, as Route 11. Hotels or Inns at places marked* and at East Calder and Forth. 13 Edinburgh to Strathavon. Description.— Class II. This is a good road to Midcalder, though rather lumjiy, and continues good until a few miles after West Cakler, when it becomes very stony and loose, through disuse. Nearing Newmains the surface improves, and is quite good on to Strathavon. Gradients — Descent and ascent at Midcalder 1 in 26 ; maximum to summit, 1 in 29. Descent at Overton 1 in 22-14-17 ; ascent from Garrion Bridge 1 in 17-20. Milestones — Measured from West Port, Edinburgh,— tolerably correct. Measurements. Edinburgh,* G.P.O. 12* Midcalder.* 17i 4S West Calder.* 301 18i 13i Newmains.* 381 26i 211 7i Stonehouse.* 42i 30 25i 11 J 3J Strathavon,* Green. Principal Objects of Interest.— 7|m., Dalmahoy House. Midcalder ; Calder House ; through moorland to New- mains in coal and iron district. Strathavon ; Castle ruins ; Falls. Hotels or Inns at places marked * and at East Calder. 14- Edinburgh to Hamilton. Description.— Class I. A fairly good road throughout. The first few miles are good but lumpy, thereafter to Mid- calder is better ; very smooth to AVhitburn ; not so good about Shotts ; and from thence to Hamilton, a good road. This is reallj' the Old Glasgow Road, Imt is seldom used for through traffic. Gradients — The steepest are 1 in 25 at Salsburgh and Newarthill, and 1 in 21 descending to the Clyde. Milestones. — Are generally correctly placed. They are measured from Edinburgh, West Port, and from Glasgow Suburbs in T;anarkshire. Those to Hamilton are measured from the Glasgow set. {Continued, next page.) 20 CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. (Route 14 continued. ) Measurements, Edinburgh *G. P.O. 12^ Midcalder.* I7i 4 J West Calder.* 18} 6i U Blackburn.* 2H 81 35 21 Whitburn.* 30i 18i 13* 12 91 Newhouse. 34i 22 I7i 15 131 3J Motherwell. 37i 24f m 181 l(j 61 21 Hamilton.* Principal Objects of Interest.— 7fm. Dalmahoy House. MiDOALDER ; Calder House. Hamilton ; Palace ; Cadzow Castle ruins. Hotels or Inns at places marked * and at East Calder, Livingstone, Harthill, and Shotts. « IS Edinburgh to Stirling. Description. ^Class I. A very fine road to Kirkliston, then not quite so good as far as Linlithgow. From thence to Larbert and Plean is exceedingly good, but from this point the road is much poorer into Stirling. The road is paved, anil rough, through Linlithgow and Falkirk. Gradients. — Descent to Linlithgow lin23; short dip at Laurieston 1 in 12, and 1 in 14. Milestones. — Measured from Caledoi^ian Station, Edin- hurgh, to near Plean, where they are reckoned from Stirling Uurgh Hall. Measurements. Edinburgh,* G.P.O. 9 Kirkliston.* Winchburgh. 51 Linlithgow,* Cross. 13i 7h Falkirk,* Town Clock. 155 lOi 2J Larbert.* 24i 181 lU 81 Stu-ling,*KingSt. Principal Objects of Interest.— 4m., Convalescent Home. 11m., Niddry Castle. Linlithgow ; Palace and Church. 233m., Roman Wall. 25Jm., Carron Iron Works. 33m., Bannockburn, Battlefield, 1314 ; Sauchieburn, Battlefield, 1488. St. Ninians ; Church Steeple. Stirling ; Castle, Cemetery, King's Park, Wallace Monument, Cambus- konneth Abbey. Hotels or Inns at places marked * and at Corstorphine, Laurieston, Polmont, Plean, and Bannockburn. lU 2i 165 75 m 151 m 18J 351 26i 22 contour road book of scotland. 10 Edinburgh to Crieff. Description.— Class I. & II. The section to Queensferry is very good, but cut up with coaching traffic. The descent to Hawes Inn, with the abrujit turn at the foot, is rather dangerous. Ferr3' to North Queensferry. From there to Dunfermline the road is hilly but quite good, it then be- comes much looser over the hills through drearj' country to near Rumbling Bridge, where it is very rough. From this point it improves, and is a good road up Glendevon, and right on to Crieff. Gradients.— Hags Hill 1 in 20 ; Hawes Brae 1 in 13 ; North Queensf errj' Hill 1 in 26, descent 1 in 22 ; at lljm. 1 in 11, descent 1 in 23 ; ascent near St. Margaret's Stone 1 in 15 ; ascent past Dunfermline 1 in 19 ; Gateside Hill 1 in 15 ; DunduflE Hill 1 in 23 ; descent to Hillend 1 in 22 descent and ascent at Mossendgreen 1 in 20 and 1 in 14 ascent to Rumbling Bridge Hotel 1 in 21, to Yetts 1 in 19 descent Gleneagles 1 in 22-27; at 41fra., descent lin22, ascent 1 in 24 ; short descent beyond Muthill 1 in 21 ; Crieff 1 in 12. Milestones.— Only a few after Dunfermline. To Queens- ferr}' thej' are measured from Caledonian Station, Edin- burgh, and thereafter from North Queensferry Inn as far as Dunfermline. Those between Yetts and Bishop's Bridge are measvired from Crieff Biidge, thereafter measured from Stirling. Measurements. Edinburgh,* G. P.O. 81 Hawes Inn,* Queensferry. 91 1 North Queensferry.* Dunfermline,* Town Hall. Rumbling Bridge.* Ih Yetts of Muckhart. 91 81 Loaninghead. 161 15i 6J Muthill.* 20i 181 lOi 31 Crieff, * James Sq. Principal Objects of Interest.— 3tm., Cramond on R. 5Vm., Dalmeny House. Queensferry; Forth Bridge. 13Jm. , Queen Margaret's Stone. Dunfermline ; Abbey. 26jm., Rumbling Bridge and Cauldron Linn. 42ra., Culdees Castle. 44m. , Drummond Castle. Crieff ; Falls of Barvick, Turret ; Ochtertyre. The scenery at Rumbling Bridge and in Glendevon is very picturesque. Hotels or Inns at places marked * and at Cramond Bridge and Glendevon. 16J n 6J Du 26J 17J 16J 10 28 19i I8i lU 361 27S 26t 195 43i 34^ 33h 26J 461 371 36J 30J tn <02 444- H + -Hi L H 6 o ^ + :: •o s 24 CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. 17 Edinburgh to Perth. Description. — Class I. Ferry Granton to Burntisland. Very fine road, with splendid stretches of level. The surface throughout is very good, except in the upper part of Glenfarg. Via North Quccnsferi-y see previous Route to that place, thence very good road. Ferry at Queensferry. Gradients — Burntisland Hill 1 in 22-14 ; 11m., 1 in 19- 25 ; ascent Moncreiffe Hill 1 in lG-22 ; descent 1 in 25. On Queensferry Road, at 13m., 1 in 22-25. Milestones. — On the Burntisland and Cowdenbeath sec- tion, irregular. At Cowdenbeath the regular milestones, measured from N. Queensferry, are met, and continue cor- rect to Perth (the last M.S. is IJ miles from Perth Crosa). Measurements. Edinburgh,* G.P.O. 3 Granton,* Pier. 8 5 Burntisland,* Pier. 141 11 J 61 Cowdenbeath.* 221 191 141 8 Kinross,* P.O. 2'li 21J 16i 91 II Milnathort.* 36i 33i 28i 21i 13^ 111 Bridge of Earn.* 40i 37i m 25i m 151 4 Perth,* Cross. via Queensferry. lOJ Inverkeithing.* 26 15i Kinross.* Principal Objects of Interest — 20im., Gairney Bridge Memorial. Kinross ; Loch Leven and Castle ; St. Serf's Island. Milnathort; Burleigh Castle ruins. 33 Jm., Rock- ing Stone. 36im., Old Bridge. 30 Jm., Moncreiffe House. Perth ; North Inch ; St. John's Church ; County Buildings ; Glover's Cottage ; Kinnoull Hill ; Scone Palace. Hotels or Inns at places marked * and at Stewart's Arms, Blairadam, Glenfarg, Bein, and Aberargie. And at Cramond Bridge, N. & S. Queensferry, &c. , via Queensferry. IS Edinburgh to Dundee. Description. — Class I. A very fine but undulating road nearlj- all the way. The surface is rather rougli through the paved "Lang Toun" — for three miles — and after New Inn. Ferries: Granton to Burntisland, Newport to Dundee. Gradients — Pathhead Hill 1 in 12-18 ; past New Inn 1 in 18; Newport mill in 13. Milestones.— Measured from Burntisland Pier, practically correct. The 1st M.S. from Newport is |m. from the pier. (Continued next page.) 2 O CM "2 jMi' ^ 1 ! > •''- ! H^ A Ij 2 ■■' ' L U -^ r 1 o \ ^ i. - -L '] X „ J 3 o d ^ — Z 'i S 4 -- "4 ?^ U 1" O S lO -f f 26 CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. {Route 18 continued.) Measurements. Edinburgh,* G.P.O. 3 Granton,* Pier. 8 5 Burntisland,* Pier. Kinghorn.* 3 Kiikcaldy,* Town Hall. 12 9 New Inn.* 201 171 81 Cupar,* Town Hall. 3li 28J 19i Hi Newport,* Pier. 331 301 211 13 li Dundee,* Town Ho. Principal Objects of Interest — 9Jm. King Alexander's Cliff. Kinghorn ; Tower. 12iin. Seafield Castle ruins. Kirkcaldy ; Church Tower, Burgh School, Balwearie Tower. 29Jm. to N. , Sjiringfield Asylum, Crawford Priory. Copar ; Duncan Institute, Parish Kirk. 34m. to S. , Dura Den. 34|m. Dairsie Church, and Castle. Newport ; Mars Training Ship. Hotels or Inns at places marked * and at St. Michaels. 11 8 3 14 11 6 23 20 15 311 281 231 m 39i 343 441 411 361 to Fife Coast Route. Description.— Class II. With the exception of the bad part through Pathhead, the road is exceedingly good the whole waj'. If travelling via Elie, add 1 mile. Gradients — Pathhead Hill 1 in 12 ; 2m., 1 in 19 ; 23im., Iin20; 31fm., Iin22; 35m., 1 in 21-25. Milestones. — Measured from Burntisland Pier, correct to Crail. Thence measured from St. Andrews old Town Hall, and on to Leuchars. Measurements. Kirkcaldy,* Town Hall. 2 Dysart.* 9 7 Leven.* Ill 91 21 Largo,* (Lundin Mill Bridge). 22i 20i 1.3i lOj Anstruther * Bridge. 26i 24J m 141 4i Crail.* 361 341 271 241 144 91 St. Andrews.* 42i m 33J 301 191 151 51 Leuchars * Church. 471 45! 381 36 25i 21i 111 51 Tayport,* Pier. 18 16 9 6i 5i 9i 191 25J 29} Elie.* Principal Objects of Interest.— Ini. Ravenscraig Castle ruins. 5|ra. Macduffs Castle. lljm. Standing Stones ; Largo; " Robinson Crusoe's " Birthplace. Crail ; Town Hall. St. Andrews ; Castle, University, Cathedral, Links. 39|m. Guard Bridge. Leuchars ; Church. Hotels or Inns at places marked * and at Colinsburgh and St. Michaels. 28 CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. 20 1000 ElDINBURGH TO LASSWADE. Smiles 10 miles r^^^^fc^r^sr::.!^ Description, — Class III. A very hilly road, but of good surface. There is a very dangerous turn on the hill de- scending to Lasswade from Eonnyrigg. Gradients.— At 2im. 1 in 11-14 ; 4m. 1 in 14 ; G.lm.l in 13 ; 8Jm. 1 in 12. Milestones. — Measured from Edinr., Buccleuch Church. Measurements.— Edinburgh,* G.P.O. GJ Lasswade * Bridge. 7 I ]>onnyrigg.* 9i 3i- 2i Newtonloan. Principal Objects of Interest.— Sim. Dalhousie Castle. 21 Linlithgow to Queensferry. •l Mil F=; 10 MILES Description. — '. lass II. 'J'he surface throughout is good. There are a number of curious and very confusing turns. Gradients.— At 9m. 1 in IS. Measurements,— Linlithgow,* Cross. 9g Queensferry,* Town Hall. 9s h Hawes Inn. Principal Objects of Interest.— Hopetoiin House. 22 BO'NESS to BATHGATE. 5 MILES 10 MILES Description.— Class IIL A very hilly road with several dangerous hills. The surface, however, is fair. Gradients — At Jm.linlO; lim.linlZ; 2m.linl7; 4|m. Iinl4; 71m.linll. Milestones,— Measured from Linlithgow, West Port. Measurements.— Bo'ness,* Town Hall. 31 Linlithgow,* Cross. 7j 41 Torphichen. lOi 1i 21 Bathgate,* Station.. Principal Objects of Interest.— Linlithgow; Palace. CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. 2& FALKIRK TO DENNY, &C. 23 5 MILES 10 MiLES Description.— Class II. Smooth and level to Denny ; thereafter steep, but with fair surface. Gradients.— At 7m.linl9; Tim.linlS. Measurements Falkirk,* Town Clock. 5i Dennj-,* Church. 101 51 Carronbridge P.O. Falkirk to Alloa. 24 fi MILF5_ kS.°i Description. — Class II. A good and fairly level road after Carron Ironworks. Ferry to Alloa (^m.). Measurements.— Falkirk,* Town Clock. 2 Carron T.O. 9i 7i Alloa,* P.O. 25 Falkirk to BO'ness, &c. in WILES Description. — Class II. A very good and level road, but the continuation towards Queensferry, after Bo'ness, is steep. Gradients — At 10m. 1 in 11-20. Measurements. Falkirk,* Town Clock. 3 Grangemouth.* 8i 5i Bo'ness,* Town Hall, isi 15} lOJ Queensferry,* Town Hall. Tranent to Gifford. 20 5 MILES 10 MILES f:: Description.— Class III. A fair road, undulating but good surface. Hotels or Inns at places marked*. 30 CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. Gradients.— At 5im. 1 in 17 ; SJm. and 9Jm. 1 in 20. Measurements. — Tranent,* P.O. 5} East Salton. 9J 4 Giflford,* P.O. Principal Objects of Interest.— 4im. Salton Hall. GifTord ; Castle. 27 Aberlady to Gifford. 5 MILE9 10 MILES Description. — Class III. Good siuface, but very billy. Gradients.— At 3m. 1 in 18; 4im.linl5; G^m.linlG; 6|m. Iinl4; 7:lm.linl5; 9m.linl8, I\Ieasurements. — Aberlady.* 5J Haddington,* Town Hall. 9i 4i Gifford,'' P.O. Principal Objects of Interest. — Haddington ; Abbey. Gifford ; Castle. 28 Duns to Coldstream. 5 MILES IOmiles Description.— Class III. The surface is fair; there are a number of abrupt tvirns. Gradients.— ilm. 1 in 15; 3im. 1 in 17. Measurements.— Duns,* Town Hall. 6i Swintonmill. 101 4i Coldstream,* Market. 29 Kelso to Yetholm. 5 miles 10 MILES Description.— Class 11. A hilly road, but of fair surface. Gradients.— At Am. and SJm. 1 in 15 ; 4im. 1 in 23 ; 5Jm. 1 in 21. Milestones. — Measured from Kelso Square, — correct Measurements — Kelso,* Square. 7J Yetholm,* P.O. Principal Objects of Interest.— Kirk Yetholm is occupied by the descendants of the gypsies. CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. 31 Kelso to Hounam, &c. 30 1000 Smiles 10 miles Description.— Class II. The surface is fair, but the road has some stiff hills. Gradients — At ^m. 1 in 15; 3im.l in 21; 4m.l in 19; 6Jm. liulG; 8,'m.linlG; lOm.linlS. Milestones. — jMeasured from Kelso Square, — correct. Measurements — Kelso,* Square. 71 (Morebattle.*) llf . . . Hounam. Kelso to Earlston. 31 5 MILES 10 MILES Description.— Class III. A very hill\- road, but with fair surface throughout. Gradients — At 3m. 1 in 19; 43m. 1 in 21; G^u. linlS; 10 ;m. 1 in 18. Milestones. — Measured from Kelso Square, — correct. Measurements.— Kelso,* Square. 6 Smailholm. 12 6 Earlston.* Principal Objects of Interest.— l^m. Floors Castle. Smailholm ; Tower. Earlstox ; Rhj-mers Tower. Kelso to Cornhill. 32 600 5 MILES 10 MILES Kfi rtTA ■wil^t" lU'^ rvi-nJ^'" !!^~S---%4^ yyrr''^ ^^TT-Tff^MrmrUTTj^ 1 i U:„ Description.— Class II. After tlie steep hill at Ma.xwell- heugli the road is good, but somewhat undulating. Gradients.— At im. 1 in 15. Milestones.— Measured from Slaxwellheugh, — correct. Measurements.— Kelso,* Square. 2? Sproust'.n. n 5 Wark. lOi 71 23 Coinhill.* Principal Objects of Interest — ^yark ; Castle and Battlefield. Hotels or Inns at places marked *. s2 contour road book of scotland. 33 Berwick to Lauder, &c. Description.— Class II. A good road as far as Gaviaton, tlience very hilly and somewhat rough to Westruther, after which the surface improves. From Lauder to Stow is a rough and very steep road. For Duns keep to R. at 13|m. , and join this road at 17 Jm. — im. longer. Gradients.— At 18|m. lin 22; 29.im. 1 in 21 ; 32im. 1 in 25-20 ; 34m. 1 in 22, 1 in 15 ; 38m. 1 in 27-13, 9-12. Milestones. — Measured from Duns, except near Berwick. Measurements. Berwick,* Town Hall. 5 Pax ton.* (15i lOi Duns* Town Hall). 251 20J lOi Westruther Church. 33i 28i 17J 71 Lauder,* Town House. m 33i ?3l 121 5i Stow,* Town Hall. Principal Objects of Interest — 4Jm., Paxton House. Duns ; Castle, Spa, Duns Law. Moorland Road to West- ruther. Lauder ; Thirlestaue Castle. Hotels OP Inns at places marked * and at Whiteburn. 34 Berwick to Duns. Description. — Class II. A very fair but hilly road all the way. This joins the previous Route at IS^m. Gradients.— lim.1/20; 2im.l/24 ; 13|m. 1/22; 14im.l/24. Milestones.— Measured from Duns, except near Berwick. Measurements. Berwick,* To%vn Hall. 81 Chirnside * Church. 15i 6i Duns,* Town Hall. Principal Objects of Intepest.—2Jm., Battlefield, 1333. CHiRNSinE ; Ninewells Old Tree. 12m., Wedderburn Castle. Duns ; as above. Hotels or Inns at places marked *. 35 Eyemouth to Greenlaw. Description. — Class III. On the whole the surface is fair, but the hills are very stiff. Gradients.— At 2lm. 1 in 14 ; 7im. 1 in 14-17 ; 17|m. 1 \v 15-25 ; 20|m. 1 in 17-22, 10-12. Milestones. — Measured from Duns Town Hall. Measurements. Eyemouth.* 2f Ay ton.* 7^ 41 Chirnside.* 13S Hi 61 Duns,* Town Hall. 21i 181 13J 71 Greenlaw,* County Hall. Principal Objects of Interest.— Ayton; Red Hall. Cuirn- SIDE and Duns as above. Hotel or Inns at places marked *. ^■\ s .^1 r-> « ^ 1 — - > C "i V,^ j^l A\ ■ uff ' 2ll^ lOfii., _ *" / \ ' »s M? CO jh z 'f 3 y Q ; . ■: ^ o •5-?. 1- m - a Ui M o _J ■ J, si, i tc ^ ^ / m s 03 J^ !- y^r^ ^ ' CO — — u r- 1- 3 ■-^ O tc ^ -1 ;; !5S i i SI .r-.U ia -«i: ^ -J"f c, ' -UU-,^ i 4s --f ~l 1 ^ i4--l ^ s 1 it 3i CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. 3G Kelso to Berwick. Description Class I. A very fine smooth road, with easy undulations. This is the best road. Gradients.— At 6Jm. 1 in 24 (Turn) ; 8Jra. 1 in 20. Milestones. — Measured from Kelso, and Berwick Bridge. Measurements. Kelso,* Square. 8J Coldstream.* 131 41 Twizell Bridge. 23 14i 91 Tweedmouth.* 23i 14 J 10 J i Berwick,* Town Hall. Principal Objects of Interest. — Henderside Park. Twi- zell Bridge and Castle. 16im., Norhara Castle. Berwick ; Bridge and ancient "Walls. The scenery- is very pretty. Hotels or Inns at places marked * and at Comhill. 37 Kelso to Berwick. Description.— Class II. The road has a good surface, but is hilly. Special attention to the proper road will need to be taken at the turns. Gradients.— 4im. 1 in 23 ; 20^m. 1 in 25. Milestones. — Measured from Kelso Square, and Berwick Town Hall,— not very correct. Measurements. Kelso,* Square. 51 Eccles. 8i 2i Leitholm. Ill 6 3i Swinton.* 231 17i 151 11^ Berwick,* Town Hall. Principal Objects of Interest.— Ednam ; Thomson's Birthplace. Hotels or Inns at places marked *. 33 Hawick to Kelso. Description. — Class I. A very fine but undulating road all the way. Care shoiild be taken at turn descending through INIaxwellheugh. Gradients.— Short hills of 1 in 17-25 to Kalemouth, thence at 16im. and ISm. 1 in 19 ; 20.im. 1 in 15 (dangerous). Measurements, Hawick,* Town Hall. 5 Denholm.* 12i 7i Jedfoot Bridge Station. 14 9 ll Crailing. 21 16 81 7 Kelso,* Square. 131 8! 2i 4j Hi Jedburgh,* Market. Milestones-— Measured from Hawick, fork of EdinbuEgh Road, and from Maxwellheugh. Those in centre are from Jedburgh Market. 1 2 ^°! in "M aT'" ^2 5^ -!?^- 1 .1 to -J^ l ■H Sijil - - 5 ! ft o y. cs 5 I J nr li L -V ■ - 5^ c 1 cc '1 3:3 \r (f> •■ -i :^-^^ - i£ 5 - n •^ _i_ .- - -1 S i K U u fiQ o *S : t- o [S^=1 J -" ^ u ^ r ^ O ft' ^ ■--!- CO III 4 1 t- 'f ' 3 1 3k o ■' tSjs tf « '*r' -J iC' s ^ N1 'ilil '•if f 1: c. • it « in CJ £ ' !i3 CO .^ if s» m O i =. 1- in __-ii - 4. ji j/t. -J .^ U i 5f : I- o _ .,. O " - ;v{ " ^ t V ' .r y-'l in— --|-4- ' 1 « 2 36 CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. [Route 38 continued. ) Principal Objects of Interest Denliolm ; Minto House. lOfm., Mounteviot House and Waterloo Monument. 12ira., Roman Road. Kelso ; Abbey, kc. Hotels or Inns at places marked *. SO Hawick to Carter, &c. Description. — Class II. The first few miles are good, but thereafter it is a steep and hilly road, very stony on the higher parts. The hills into Bonchester are dangerous. Gradients. — The first ascent is, in parts, between 1 in 14 and 1 in 19. The descent to Bonchester is 1 in 16, ending 1 in 11, rising again 1 in 14-20, and falling again 1 in 15, thence at 12im. 1 in 19 ; 14im. 1 in 17. Milestones. — Measured from fork of Edinbm-gh road in Hawick, — fairly correct. Measurements. Hawick,* Town HaU. 71 Bonchester Bridge. lOi 2i Chesters. 151 81 5J Carter Boundary. 301 23i 20i 15 Otterbourne.* 61i 54i 51i 45J 301 Newcastle,* Bigg Market. Principal Objects of Interest — After Chesters the road is very bleak. Hotels or Inns at places marked*. 4-0 Hawick to Newcastleton. Description. — Class III. For the first 4 miles the road is very good, but thereafter, as far as Hermitage, it is rough and loose, especially on the steeper parts. There- after the road is fair, but undulating, to Newcastleton. Gradients.— At 5ra. 1 in 12 to 1 in IS ; 9im. 1 in lS-13-20. Descent past "Whitterhope mostly 1 in 22-27. Milestones. — Measured from Edin. 50th milestone, correct, and from Jedburgh-Canobie milestones near Newcastleton. Measurements. Hawick,* Town Hall. 7i Shankend Station. 15i 8 Hermitage School. 201 12J 5i Newcastleton,* Square. Principal Objects of Interest — 4im. Stobs Castle. 9Jm. Catrail. 9im. Robert's Linn. 14Jm. Hermitage Castle. Newcastleton ; Cross. Rather monotonous scenerj-. Hotels or Inns at places marked*. None on road. 38 contour road book of scotland. 41 Hawick to Carlisle. Description. — Class I. A magnificent road the whole way to Carlisle. Leaving Hawick, the road is a little rough, but thereafter it is very smooth with easy hills right up to the summit. The descent is gradual, with several slight undu- lations to Langholm, after which the road is very good till near Carlisle, when it becomes lumpy through heavy traffic. Gradients. — 1 in 25 is the maximum grade to Langholm, then at 2A\m. 1 in 19 ; and 24im. 1 in 24. Stanwix Hill is about 1 in 16. Milestones. — Measured from Edinr., Crosscauseway, via Clovenfords, — correct to Scots Dyke ; thence measured from Carlisle Market. Measurements. Hawick,* Town Hall. 9 Teviothead. 23 14 Langholm,* Town Hall. 29 20 6 Canobie.* 35 26 12 6 Longtown.* 43i 34i 20i 14i 8i Carlisle,* iNIarket Place. Principal Objects of Interest. — Sim.Branxholm Tower, 9m., Caerlanrig Chapel. 27|m., Gilnockie Tower. 31fm., Scots Dyke. Carlisle ; Cathedral, Prison. Pretty sceneiy between Langholm and Canobie. Hotels or Inns at places marked*; none at Mosspaul. 42 Hawick to St. Mary's Loch. Description. — Class III. For the first 5 miles the road is fair, but thereafter as far as Tushielaw it is a very hilly, soft, and bad road. Thence the road is a very loose one, specially rough on the steep descent to Tibbie Shiels. Gradients. — At2Sm. Iinl8. Ascent past Greenbank 1 in 16 - 19 - 13 - 18 - 12. Descent 1 in 19-22 ; 13m. 1 in 18-20. The dangerous descent to St. Mary's Loch commences 1 in 25, and is 1 in 10 at the steepest part. Milestones. — Measured from the 50th Edinburgh milestone in Hawick, — correct. Measurements. Hawick,* Town Hall. 161 Tushielaw * Inn. 2li 6 St. Mary's Loch ; Tibbie Shiels.* Principal Objects of Interest.— 3Jm. Harden Castle, to N. 16m., Tushielaw Tower. The road winds among the hills and is rather monotonous. Hotels or Inns at places marked *. z Ol ■ Ui LJ -1 o Ol • u -1 2 en ■J J O U < I s -J ■ s 52 u 1- 3 O UJ -J lO o 1 C^ s It 2- "i S T' "T 'I f'r ^ ' ^11 «> ^^ g UI n § nl H 'V- ^ \ T;| i 5 u \ ._ 'i; 4 o 11 {?* '= 1 Liii / p ^ '1 1 1 f^ 1 2 li: 4p;- . .1 Ul \[ O o -:, 3 1 5 - •-' - 1 ) i ,,• ._ n r| *°' \ t _i„ ^ -- ^ ^ S ■J"' s !■ ^- -. ^ ^ i = -J -• "1 s n| "T.'t I 51 ^j' 11- "ilL o. ^ o" r^ 1^ P i^ 4 40 contour road book of scotland. 43 Jedburgh to Annan. Description .—Class III. For the first 10 miles the surface Is fair, although the road is somewhat steep, but thereafter it is very rough and stony as far as Saughtreo Station. Thence the road, though of good surface, is undulating with short steep hills, improving about Canobie. Gradients.— At 2m. 1 in 16-24; 4im. Iin23; 5|m.linl3; lljm.l in 11-16-22-16; 13im,linl6; IGm. 1 in 10-14. Then numerous short hills, and care should be taken descending 30Jtm.linl9; Slim. 1 in 19-16 ; 31|m.linl5; 34im.linl2; 36m. 1 in 12 (dangerous). 45im. 1 in 21. Milestones. — Measured from Jedburgh, — fairly correct to Canobie. Measurements. Jedburgh,* Market. 7t Bonchester. I7i 9f Saughtree Station. 26i 181 9 Newcastleton,* Square. 36i 281 19 10 Canobie,* Church. 45i m 28i 19i 9i Kirkpatrick. 511 44 J 34 J 25 J 15* 6 J Annan,* Cross. Principal Objects of Interest.— A very monotonous jour- ney over moorland to Newcastleton. Hotels or Inns at places marked *. 44 Selkirk to Ettrick, &c. Description. — Class II. A good road on the whole, but undulating. The surface to Ramseycleuch is very fair, but thereafter it is rough to the County Boundary. The road past Ettrick Church is good for about 6 miles up from Ramseycleuch, then degenerates into a cart track. Gradients.— At *m. 1 in 15 ; descent 1 in 23-18. There- after a number of short hills between 1 in IS and 1 in 23. Milestones. — Measured from Selkirk Town Hall, — correct to Tushielaw ; thence to County Boundary measured from Peebles. Measurements. Selkirk,* Town Hall. 7 Ettrick Bridge. 15 8 Tushielaw* Inn. 17} 101 21 Ramseycleuch. 43i 36J 28i 25i Langholm,* Town HaU. Ettrick Church is fm. beyond Ramseycleuch. Principal Objects of Interest. — 4|m. Oakwood Tower. Tushielaw, Tower ; 17m. Tliirlestane Castle. A very pretty road up the Ettrick "Water. Hotels or Inns at places marked *. 42 contour road book of scotland. 45 Selkirk to IVSoffat. Description. — Class II. & III. After the steep descent at Selkirk, the road is good and undulating to Tibbie Shiels, thereafter becoming loose and soft. The descent past Birk- hill is at first very rough and dangerous, but the road gradually improves in quality, though very hilly, and latterly becomes fairly good, to Moffat. On the whole the road is a heavy one, especially on the Dumfriesshire side. Gradients.— The ascent at 22|m. is mostly lin26. The descent begins 1 in 11 (dangerous) to 1 in 17. At 26|m. 1 in 15 ; 31im. 1 in 20 ; 31}m. and 32im. 1 in 18 ; 33m. 1 in 15. Milestones.— Measured from Selkirk Town Hall, — toler- ably correct ; and from Moffat, High Street, — correct. Measurements. Selkirk,* Town Hall. 8i Yarrow Church. 121 4 Gordon Arms * Inn. 18 9i 5i Rodono * Hotel. 19 lOi 6i 1 Tibbie Shiels * Inn. 23 14i lOi 5 4 Birkhill.* 34i 251 211 16i 15i Hi Moffat,* High St. Principal Objects of Interest. — 2m. Philiphaugh Battle- field, 1645. 4m. Newark Castle, ruins. 19m, Hogg's Monu- ment. 24Jm. Grey Mare's Tail Fall, and Loch Skene. 28Jm. Bodesbeck. At first the road is well wooded, but afterwards is rather bleak in parts. The scenery along St. Mary's Loch is charming. Hotels or Inns at places marked *. 40 Galashiels to Kelso. Description.— Class II. A verj' fine road to Melrose, thence cmJv fair to St. Boswells (with rough and dangerous hiUs at jpgleburn) ; after which it is good and undulating all the \ra,y to Kelso. Gradients. — At 4|m. 1 in 22 ; descent to Bogleburn 1 in 12, both sides (dangerous). At 6im. 1 in 14 ; 8fm. 1 in 15-18. Milestones.— Measured from Edinburgh, Crosscauseway, to St. Boswells, thereafter measured from Kelso Square, — fairly correct. Measurements. Galashiels,* Market. 4 Melrose,* Cross. 61 2i St. Boswells* Station. VII 133 IIJ Kelso,* Square. Hotels or Inns at places marked *. 44 CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. {Route 4^ continued. ) Principal Objects of Interest.— Melrose ; Abbey, Eil- don Hills. St. Boswells ; Dryburgh Abbey. 16im. Site Roxburgh Castle. Kelso ; Abbey, Floors Castle. 47 Peebles to Galashiels. Description.— Class II. With the exception of several stiff hills, the road is very fine but, undulating, all the way. Gradients.— At 13m. 1 in 20-15 ; 14im. 1 in 20 ; 16m. 1 in 24 ; 17m. 1 in 22. Milestones. — Measured from Peebles Cross, and from Victoria Buildings, Galashiels. Measurements. Peebles,* Cross. 6J Innerleithen,* Bridge. 8i If Walkerbum. 18i 111 10 Galashiels,* Market. Principal Objects of Interest.— 2ira. Horsburgh Castle, ruins. 14m. (across Tweed) Ashiestiel. Hotels or Inns at places marked * and at Clovenfords. 4o Peebles to Tushielaw. Description. — Class II. A very fine undulating road down Tweedside to Traquair, thence steep and rough to Gordon Arms. Thereafter it is of poor surface and stony, to Tushielaw. There is a road from Peebles to Traquair alon^ the south bank of the Tweed, Class III., Jm. shorter, — a fair road, but not so easy as that on the north bank. Gradients. — From Traquair the ruling gradient is 1 in 24, with 1 in 17 near summit. The descent is easy, with 1 in 18- 24 at 14|m. At 20m. 1 in 21. Milestones.— Measured from Peebles Cross,— correct. Measurements, Peebles,* Cross. 7t Traquair Village. 141 7i Gordon Arms * Iim. 21i 13f 6J Tushielaw * Inn. Principal Objects of Interest.- 2im. Horsburgh Castle, ruins. 7|m. Traquair House. 14|m. Gordon Arms Imi After Gordon Arms the road is rather dreary. Hotels or Inns at places marked * and at Innerleithen. I- ^ a s ^ -J in lij i in -5 ' - -^■^ — i 1] ° 11 --- -^- '/- ^^._. s (T CO - - J li - - f. - -J- r/I """ tr I ''"t' A± „._jiL.. 52 CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. 54 Selkirk to St. Boswells. 5 MILES ^Sf^ T0tn-SatrS^' -m -,msh ^lui/t 1 n MILES ^/////////////////////////////A'//////////y/////////. — ...,.^, ,- _ y////////////////////////////////yMffM///////////yy//////////////////^^^^^ '/////////,y//////////////tmmi^ ■ > w//'//////////m/////////////////m'///A '///> w/.v///fyy/////////////////////////////n TW r-e^ SCO Description. — Class II. Fair surface, but long hills. Gradients.-At Im. 1 ir. 22-27. Measurements. — Selkirk,* Town Hall. 8J St. Boswells Green. 10 li St. Boswells* Station. 55 Selkirk to Melrose. 5 MILES 10 MILES Description. — Class III. After the steep descent from Selkirk, the road is fair but undulating. Gradients.— At im. 1 in 22-24. Measurements. — Selkirk,* Town Hall. 7s Melrose,* Cross. Principal Objects of Interest.— 4im. Abbotsford. Mel- rose ; Abbe}-. Eildon Hills. 56 Selkirk to Walkerburn, &c. 5 MILES 10 MILES Description Class II. Good surface, but hilly at first. Gradients.-At im.l in 13-18. Milestones. — Pleasured at first from Edinburgh via Clovenfords ; afterwards from Peebles Cross. Measurements, — Selkirk,* Town Hall. 121 "Walkerburn. 20 J Si Peebles,* Cross. Principal Objects of Interest. — 24m. Stuiderland Hall. Ggin. Ashiestiel (across Tweed). Hotels or Inns at places marked *. CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. Annan to Lockerbie. o7 5 MILES 10 MILES k^ ^ X^o^,h>j^ j.^^'l : :^ • SckeUbie »tsmtyAr,mr///////M///:'//////////v///M'//. Description.— Class II. A good road but slightly hilly. Gradients.— At 2im.l in 24; 4m.l in 22. Milestones. — ^Measured from Annan Bridge, fairly correct. Measurements. — Annan,* Cross. 45 Hoddani Bridge. 10s GJ Lockerbie,* Town Hall. Principal Objects of Interest. — 41m. Hoddam Castle ami "Repentance" Tower. Annan to Longtcwn. 5 MILES 10 MILES Description.— Class II. The road has a very fine surface. Gradients.— At OJm. 1 in 19. Milestones.— At first, as Eoute G2. After Gretna, measured from Carlisle via Longtown. Measurements — Annan,* Cross. 85 Gretna* Green. 121 4 J Longtown.* Principal Objects of Interest. — Gretna Green; Inn, ToUliousc, &c. • Dumfries to Lockerbie. 0% 5 MILES 1" MILPC 500 m ^ ^ B i c s ^ '^^;7'?';jt^^ ^^^ L.ji^^ ^ ^^ ^^^^j Description.— Class II. The surface generally is good, except on the Torthorwald Hills. Gradients.— At S^m.l in 14; 4im.lin23; G:m.lin24. Milestones.— :Measured from Dumfries, Kings Arms Hotel, — correct. Measurements. — Dumfries, * ]\Iid-steeple. •I't Torthorwald. 81 4* Lochmaben,* Town Hall. 12J Sh a Lockerbie,* Town Hall. Principal Objects of Interest.— Torthorwald Castle. LocilMAiiEN ; Castle. Hotels or Inns at places marked *. 54 CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. OO Langholm to Eskdalemuir. Description.— Class III. The surface of the road as far as Bentpath is good, but thereafter rather poor, besides being rough on the steep hills over to Eskdalemuir. After that there are no bad hills, but the road is rather loose. Gradients.— At |m. 1 in 20 ; Ifm. 1 in 17 ; 2\m. 1 in 24 ; 9m. 1 in 15-17 ; Him. 1 in 10. Milestones. — Measured from Langholm Town Hall to County Boundary, — correct. Measurements. Langholm,* Town Hall. 5f Bentpath.* 13i 71 Eskdalemuir Church. 251 20 12i Ramseycleuch. Principal Objects of Interest.— Ifm. Peden's Well. 5|m. Telford's Birthplace. ISjm. Eskdalemuir Camp. The road up the Esk is a very prettj^ one at first, but rather uninteresting beyond Eskdalemuir. Hotels or Inns at places marked.* ^1 Langholm to Lockerbie. Description.— Class III. This road is a very steep and hilly one, with loose surface, nearly the whole way. On account of the adverse gradients the road is avoided as much as possible. The best road to Langholm from the West is round by Canobie. Gradients.— Care should be taken on most of the hills although they are not absolutely dangerous. At |m. 1 in 16 2m. 1 in 18 ; 3Jm. 1 in 17 ; SJm. 1 in 16-23 ; 7im. 1 in 17-21 7Jm. Iinl9; 8|m. Iin21; lOJm. Iin23; llfm. 1 in 18-21 12|m. 1 in 14-16-12 ; 13im. 1 in 22 ; 13im. 1 in 18 ; 14m. 1 in 21-15-20-18 ; 14!m. 1 in 20 ; 151m. 1 in 22 ; 15Jm. 1 in 13-15 ; 16im. 1 in 19 ; 17im. 1 in 19-16. Measurements. Langholm,* Town Hall. 71 Fallford. 13i 6J Bankshill. 18 lOi 4i Lockerbie,* Town Hall. Principal Objects of Interest — Im. Wauchope Castle. Until near Tundergarth the road is a monotonous one. 15m. to S., Birrenswark Camps. Hotels or Inns at places marked *, and Callisterhall. 56 CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. S2 Dumfries to Carlisle. Description. — Class I. The surface of the road is very fine almost the whole way to Carlisle, and the gradients are remarkablj' easy. Nearing Carlisle the road becomes very lumpy with the heavy traffic over it, and the descent at Stanwix is rather steep. The next route to Annan, though shorter and a good road, is not quite so easy as this. Gradients.— Stanwix Hill is about 1 m 16. Milestones.— Measured from Greyfriars Church Dumfries, to Collin ; thereafter to the Border (where the milestones measured from Glasgow are met), they are seemingly measured from Carlisle, Market Place. Measurements. Dumfries,* Mid-steeple. 31 Collin. 91 6i Clarencefield.* 13i 91 31 Cummertrces. 161 13 J 61 3i Annan,* Cross. 23 191 m 9i 6i Rigg. 34i 30^ 24i 201 17| 11 J Carlisle,* Market Place. Principal Objects of Interest.— 9hn. Comlongan Castle. lOfm. Ruthwell Cross. (25m. Gretna Green). 25im. Sark Bridge, the boundary Scotland and England. Carlisle ; Cathedral, Prison. Hotels or Inns at places marked *. 03 Dumfries to Annan. Description. — Class II. This road has a good surface, but is more hilly than t4i« previous Route. It is however more direct. Gradients. — Ruling gradient 1 in 28, but at 6|m. 1 in 22. Milestones.— To Collin measured from Dumfries, Grey- friars Church ; thereafter seemingly from Carlisle, Market. Measurements. Dumfries,* Mid-steeple. 31 Collin. 9 51 Carrutherstown. 15i 11? Ql Annan,* Cross. 323 29? 23J 171 Carlisle,* Market Place. Hotels or Inns at places marked *. 04 Annan to Moffat. Description.— Class III. The road is of good surface, but hilly, as far as Lochmaben ; thereafter it is rather loose to Beattock. The better road is by Lockerbie. ■* CO 111 -1 A CO ^ /.I H HI J i CO " 1. ■?] ■•%•' tO| ■' V o 1- •c m q; O I/) ^*- > 13 o 3 A - V 68 CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. Gradients.— At ISfm. 1 in 23. Milestones. — Seeminglj' measured from Carlisle, Market. Measurements. Annan, * Cross. 7 Dalton. 121 51 Lochmaben * Town Hall. 15i 8i 21 Templand. 25J 18.1 12J lOi Beattock Station. 271 201 14i m \i Moffat,* High Street. Principal Objeetsof Interest.— 4m. "Eepentance Tower." Lochmaben ; Castle. 2Gim. Lochhouse Tower. Hotels or Inns at places marked *. 05 Dumfries to Moffat. Description.— Class I. This is a fine road of very good surface almost the whole way, but there are some stiff hills to be faced. Near Dumfries the road is rather lumpy, and abotit St. Anns it is apt to be loose. Gradients.— The rise from Amisfield is 1 in 26-27 ; descent to Ae Bridge 1 in 17-22. Thereafter the only steep part is beyond St. Anns Bridge 1 in 22. Milestones. — INIeasured from Edinburgh, — correct; (the first is IJm. from Mid-steeple). Measurements. Dumfries,* Mid-steeple. 4i Amisfield. 81 4i Parkgate. 13i 8S 4i St. Ann's. 19i 14f 101 5J Beattock Station. 21 m 12i 71 II Moffat,* High Street. Principal Objects of Interest. — Locharbriggs ; Quarries. Amisfield, Tower. 19|m. Lochhouse Tower. Moffat; Spa,&c. Hotels OP Inns at places marked*; none at Beattock. 00 Dumfries to Penpont, &c. Description. — Class I-III. The first 5 miles are very smooth to Isle Toll, but thereafter the road is hilly almost the whole waj' to Penpont. The ascent then becomes more regular, but rather steep, past Drumlanrig on to the Nith, where the main Dumfries-Sanquhar road is joined, which, though undulating at this part, is very smooth. Gradients. — At 5m. 1 in 24 ; oim. 1 in 20 ; 7Jm. 1 in 17 ; 9Jm. 1 in 19-21. After Penpont the gradient is 1 in 22, then 1 in 15 followed by lin 18 ; the descent 1 in 18 and 23; ISJm. tin 21 ; descent to bridge over the Nith 1 in 24. Milestones. — Measured from Dumfries, Mid-steeple, — correct. 60 CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. Measurements. Dumfries,* Mid -steeple. 14 J Penpont.* 271 12i Sanquhar,* Town Hall. Principal Objects of Interest — IJm. Lincluden ^bbey. 6m. Ellisland. 6im. Friar's Carse. lljm. Barjarg Tower. 20m. Drumlanrig Castle. 24m. Elliock House. The road is very prett3'. Hotels OP Inns at places marked *. 07 Dumfries to New Cumnock. Description.— Class I. A maguificent broad smooth road with easy hills to Enterkinf oot ; thence the road is somewhat undulating but of very fine surface to Kirkconnel. From there to New Cumnock is a succession of short and steep hills exceedingly wearisome and trying. This part is Class III. Gradients.— At 5m. 1 in 24 ; 5im. 1 in 20 ; beyond Carron- bridge 1 in IG. From Kirkconnel the ascent begins with 1 in 26, and onwards there are grades from 1 in 14 to 23 ; the de- scent to Afton is 1 in 23. Milestones.— Measured from Dumfries, Mid-steeple, cor- rect to the county boundary, after which they are measured from Ayr. Measurements. Dumfries,* Mid-steeple. 8 Auldgirth Bridge.* 141 61 Thornhill.* 16 8 If Carronbridge.* 261 181 12i lot Sanquhar,* Towi Hall. 30 22 151 14 31 Kirkconnel,* Station. 38 30 231 22 llf 8 New Cumnock,* Church. Principal Objects of Interest — IJm. Lincluden Abbey. 6m. Ellisland. 64m. Friar's Carse. 12m. Closeburn Castle. Thoknhill ; site of Tibbers Castle. 17|m. Drumlanrig Cas. 24|m. Elliock House. Sanquhar ; Castle ruin, Monument. The scenery on the route is remarkably fine. Hotels or Inns at places marked *. OO Abington to Sanquhar. Description.— Class II. A fair road but with deep ruts as far as the Smeltmg Mill, thence better to the summit. The descent is abrupt and very steep, and towards the foot of the hill is very rough. The rest of the road is good, but undulating. Gradients.— Past the Mill, 1 in 18-19. After Leadhills to summit, 1 in 21-15-22-20 ; the descent begins abruptly 1 in 15 and continues with varying grades till at lOJm.— the steep and dangerous part— 1 in 12, after which the road is easy. The descent at 14im. is 1 in 15. 62 CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. Measurements. Abington. * 6i Leadhills,* Hotel. 16J 10^ Sanquhar,* Town Hall. Principal Objects of Interest.— Leaclhills ; Smelting Mill'; Enterkin Pass, to S.E. "Wanlockhead the highest village in Britain. Hotels or Inns at places marked *. OO Dumfries to Moniaive. Description. — Class I and II. The first 5 miles are very smooth, thereafter it is a fair but hilly road all the way. Gradients.— At 5m. Iin24; 5im. Iin20; 9m. Iin21. Milestones.— Measured from Dumfries, Mid-steeple ; after Dunscore, measured via Corschcad, — correct. Measurements. Dumfries,* Mid-steeple. 10 Dunscore.* 171 71 Moniaive,* Bridge. Principal Objects of Interest — -IJm. Lincluden Abbey. 6m. Ellisland. MoNiAiVE ; Renwick's Monument, Hotels or Inns at places marked *. 70 Dumfries to Newton Stewart. Description. — Class I. A very fine, smooth, and beauti- full}- engineered road the whole way. It is, however, somewhat hilly. Gradients.— To Castle Douglas, none above 1 in 25. Castle Douglas to Newton Stewart ; Tyrebank Hill 1 in 23, at 12m. Iin23 ; descent to Gatehouse, 1 in 20-17. At 27m. Iin25. Milestones. — Correctlj' placed, but not measured from a particular point, though at one time no doubt measured from Carlisle. The first M.S. is jm. from Dumfries Bridge. Measurements. Dumfries,* Mid-steeple. 91 Crocketford.* 18i 81 Castle Douglas,* To^m Clock. 24i 14^ 51 Ringford.* 33 231 14 J 8 J Gatehouse,* P.O.. 45 351 261 20S 12 Creetown.* 51* 415 33i 271 18i Qh Newton Stewart,* Town Hall. Principal Objects of Interest. — Castle Douglas ; Threave Castle, Carlingwark Loch. Gatehotjsk ; Cally House, Anwoth Kirk. ISm. Cardoness Castle. 21Jm. Dirk Hatteraick's Cave. 23jm. Carsluith Castle. Crektown ; Granite Quarries. 32^m. Battlefield. Newton Stewart ; Academ}', Earl of Galloway's Monument. Hotels or Inns at places marked *, and at Springholm. z ^1 ^ ■Si 2 i!| c. 1 CN _L^ I " T f\ > "^ all ^ *■ ■ V IT ^ > -^ 1 . -- -i _ J to IT _ U - . i f/ ^ > < Mi" % CO E L. - - 1 Route 69. Dumfries to Mom 5 MILES 10 MILES r 1] i 1 ' ^ - -Ii -If-,- Z "f" ^; 1 3M s 1 = 1 Ul " 1 ' - -^ ' i ■ i ■- 2 \ ' J o i^ i ^i 1 i "% V 1 !ii CO 1, S - ^ 3- ^ > \ L ' IM "^ eft 1 1 /.. A- - P ^•1 ''^ 1 r ^^^j'^ c o o t4 "7 4 = 1® , 8'. .f 8 * ^ ^ ^' ^ 64 CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. 71 Dumfries to New Galloway. Description.— Class I & II. A very fir.e smoofcli road to Crocketford, tlien undulating but fair to New Galloway. Gradients.— Nothing above lin25 to Crocketford, then at 14im. 1 in 24, and at 23m. 1 in 25. Milestones.— To Crocketford as Route 70. Thereafter correctly placed, but the 10th M.S. is 11m. from Dumfries. Measurements. Dumfries,* Mid-steeple. 9f Crocketford.* 15 51 Corsock Bridge.* 241 14i 91 Ken Bridge. 25i 151 lOi i New Galloway,* Town Hall. PrincipalObjectsof Interest.— The road is very pretty near Dumfries, at Corsock Bridge, and nearing N. Galloway. Hotels or Inns at places marked *. 72 Dumfries to Kirkcudbright. Description.— Class II. This is a beautiful road of fine surface as far as Dalbeattie, but thereafter it is hilly and has only tolerable surface. The usual road is via Castle Douglas. Gradients.- Two slightly dangerous hills,— at 3^m. Iinl6, and 14im. 1 in 18. The gradient at IGJm. is 1 in 20 ; 18Jm. 1 in 24 ; 19m. 1 in 20 ; 21im. 1 in 25 ; and fjial descent 1 in 25, increasing to 1 in 20. Milestones.— Measured from Dumfries Bridge,— correct. Measurements. Dumfries,* Mid-steeple. 131 Dalbeattie,* Town Hall. 27i 131 Kirkcudbright,* Town Hall. Principal Objects of Interest.— Dalbeattie ; Quarries. Hotels or Inns at places marked *. 73 Dumfries to New Abbey & Dalbeattie. Description. -Class III. A fair road on the whole, but the first part is decidedly the best. Gradients.— At 4im. 1 in 12-15 (dangerous); 7m. and 7Jm. Iin20; IGim. Iin23'; ITJia. 1 in 13 ; 18m. Iin21; 19m. lin 17; 20|m. lin 23; 22|m. lin 21. Milestones.— Measured from Dumfiies, Mid-steeple,— fairly correct. Measurements. Dumfries," Mid-steeple. 7J New Abbey. » 16 81 Caulkerbush. 25i 18i 9^ Dalbeattie,* Town Hall. Principal Objects of Interest — 7im. Sweetheart Abbey, Waterloo Monument. Hotels or Inns at places marked.* 'fi ["^ - 1> ■ffl 55' pi - E^!^ CM t< i u i,S jjj - li 1 -J u ^ r -^ PiC 1 H c =^ < .: "" 1<^ iV-^ z ^^' < ^pj « J : '-! >■ i O u ic--i-! < --i £ -M '11 s l-f 3 ,2 I w '.--f hi t C III ES-5-^ = |S^i ^ -A cM I'i^ fc i f^ kr '!- = -iiz 66 CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. 74- Dalbeattie to Kirkcudbright fMaCoasi;. Description.— Class III. A ver^y fair road as far aa Auchencairn, thereafter more or less hilly all the way. Gradients.— At Auchencairn 1 in 17 ; 9m. 1 in 22 ; 9im. 1 in 25 ; 15m. 1 in 20. (Short cut to Kirkcudbright 1 in 14). Milestones.— Continue those from Dumfries,— correct. Measurements. Dalbeattie,* Town Hall. ! 3i Paluackie.* I 7f 4i Auchencairn.* 181 15i 11 Kirkcudbright,* Town Hall. A short cut at 15|m. leads to Kirkcudbright, l^m, 75 Castle Douglas to Dalry. Description Class II. A good but hilly road. Gradients.-Gm. 1/24; 9m. 1/20; 12im. 1/24; 12im. 1/23. Milestones.— Pleasured from Castle Douglas Town Clock. • Measurements. j Castle Douglas,* Town Clock. ' 6i Parton. 13i GJ Ken Bridge. 16' 9i 2^ Dairy * (St John's Town of). Principal Objects of Interest.— A very pretty road. 70 Castle Douglas to Lochenbreck. &c_ Description.— Class II. The road has a good surface to Laurieston, but poor to Lochenbreck. Thereafter it is very rough and stony till near Gatehouse. Gradients.— 3m. 1/21 ; 7m. 1/17-20; 12|m. 1/16-20-24-15. Measurements. Castle Douglas,* Town Clock. 6i Laurieston.* 8| 2i Lochenbreck.* 16 91 1\ Gatehouse,* P.O. Principal Objects of Interest.— 2|m. Glenlochar Abbey. 8|m. Lochenbreck Spa. This road first traverses cultivated country, but after Lochenbreck lies through wild moorland. 77 Kirkcudbright to New Galloway. Description.— Class III. Hilly road, but fair surface. Gradients.— Short hiUs about 1 in 15 ; at 15m. 1 in 17. Measurements. Kirkcudbright,* Town Hall. 41 llingford.* 91 4| Laurieston.' 181 14 9i New Galloway.* 191 143 10 3 Ken Bridge. Principal Objects of Interest.— Moorland road generally, but pretty scenerj' along Loch Ken. Hotels or Inns at places marked* eS cos i OUR ROAD HOOK OF SCOTLAND. YS DALBEATTIE TO CORSOCK. 5 MILES 10 MILES Daseinptioii. — Class III. The road has a fair surface, but i i somewhat hilly. C.^adients.— At Sim. 1 in 19. Milestones.— IMeasured from Dalbeattie Qua}-, — correct. Measurements. — Dalbeattie,* To-wn Hall. 31 Haiigh of Urr. llj 8J Corsock Bridge.* Principal Objects of Interest. — 2im. ]\Iote of Urr. Pretty scenery at Corsock Bridge. T0 Qastle Douglas to Auchencai RN. 5 WILES 10 MILES Description, — Class II. A fairly level road of very good surface. Milestones. — Measured from Palnackie, — correct. Measurements. — Castle Douglas,* Town Clock. 8i Auchencairn.* SO Castle Douglas to Kirkcudbright. 5 MILES 10 MILES Description.— Class II. The road has a very fine surface, but is undulating between Bridge of Dee and Tongueland. Milestones.— Continuation of those from Dumfries. Measurements. — Castle Douglas,* Town Clock. 7t Tongueland. 91 2i Kirkcudbright," Town Hall. Principal Objects of Interest.— 2^m. Old Bridge of Dee. GJm. Queen Mary's Bridge. Tongueland; Abbey, Bridge. Kirkcudbright; St. Mary's Isle. Pretty scenery near Tongueland. Hotels or Inns at places marked *. COSTOUR liOAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. (0 KiRKCUDBRSGHT TO DUNDRENNAN, &C. S* ^ MILF^ 10 MILE'? ^iSgs ■tr-r Description. — Class III. The roaJ is good for 2 miles, but then becomes- rough, with somo stiff hills, joining Eouto 74, 1 mile beyond Dundrennan. Gradients At 2!m. Iinl5; 43m. 1 in 22; 5lm.lhil9; o|m.lin20; 7m.linl6-lS. Measurements. — Kirkcudbright, '"" Town Hall. Gl Dundrennan.* 11 4} Auchencairn.* Principal Objects of Interest. — ^m. St. ^Mary's Isle. Dundrennan: Aljbev. "Port^Iarv." Kirkcudbright to Gatehouse. 82 10 MILES '=mMity;^^S(}SxSM^m^ ^* ,»&£• Description. — Class II. The road has a fine surface, but the hills arc long ; there is a steep descent to Gatehouse. Gradients. — Not above 1 in 25, till 8Jm.l in 20-17. Measurements. — Kirkcudbright,* Town Hall. 8J Gatehouse,* P.O. Principal Objects of Interest.— Gatkholsk ; House, Anwoth Kirk. WIGTOWN TO KIRKCOWAN, &C. Cally 83 5 MILES 10 MILES Description. -Class III. A hilly road to Spittal ; thence easier to Kirkcowan. Gradients.— At im. 1 in 14 (dangerous). Measurements — "Wigtown, County Building.s. 5| Spittal. 81 25 Kirkcowan, ' P.O. 17'3 12 9i Glenlucc* Hotels or Inns at places maiked*. 70 CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. 34 NEWTOrj Stewart to Whithorn. Description. — Class II. The road has a fair surface all the way, but is very hilly. Gradients.-- At 3^m. 1 in 21 ; 6|m. 1 in 17 ; 7^m. 1 in 20 ; 10|m. 1 in 18-25. Through Whithorn 1 in 21 ; 18m. 1 in 23. Milestones.— Measured f rom AVigtown, County Buildings. Measurements. Newton Stewart,* Town Hall. 7 Wigtown,* County Buildings. I7i 10 J Whithorn,* Town Hall. 21f 141 3! Isle of Whithorn.* Principal Objects of Interest. — Wigtown ; Martyr's Monument. 13im. Sorbie Tower. Whithorn ; Priory Ch. S3 Newton Stewart to Port William. Description.— Class II. Fair surface, but undulating. Gradients — At 13^m. 1 in 22 ; 13Jm. 1 in 23 ; 17m. 1 in 16, Measurements. Newton Stewart,* Town Hall. 101 Whauphill Station. I7i 61 Port William.* SG Newton Stewart to Stranraer. Description.— Class I. The surface is rather poor. Gradients. — At Im. 1 in 24 ; through Glenluce 1 in 18. Milestones. — Continuation of those from Dumfries. Measurements. Newton Stewart,* Town Hall. 15i Glenluce.* 25i 91 Stranraer,* Court House. Principal Objects of Interest.— Glenluce ; Abbey. 22m. Castle Kennedy and Inch Castle. 37 Isle of Whithorn to Glenluce. Description. — Class III. For the most part the surface is very good, but apt to be soft. Gradients.-Sra. 1/10; 17im. 1/13; 23.^m. l/22;24im. 1/18. Measurements. Isle of Whithorn.* 10! Port William.* 21i 131 Glenluce.* Principal Objects of Interest.— 2|m. to St. Ninian's Cave. 33 Stranraer to Drummore. Description. — Class II. This is a good undulating road all the wa3'. To the Mull of Galloway is fair but hilly. Gradients. — No hills of any length above lin22. Milestones.— Continue those from Girvaii to Saudmill Bridge, where those from Glenluce are joined — correct. Hotels or Inns at places marked.* At Kirkinner on Routes 84 & 85; and Kirkcowan (off road) on Route 86. (N X i*Jr. <- «f '"'?§ r r * £. i = ^ s| UJ 1? (■"« i '^^1 ° -iiU m U O ( 3 z M 3 '4 a "^ ^ o ^ h s lO z - K O "fe- I ^ K- ..|1 I '^T-^1 o ^ — &I 5 1 U o. .. J .- ^i W ^F^ ■ 1S OO " "^^^ u h 3 O u + ■3 A i Ul ;^ <1 R' '^ U 5 ] 5 ' u f\ 4i ° u 1^ / 3 o 1 .2 i'] ? ' !u 1 / T T %f %v O i - « 1 - - C3 ! 2 S o 3 \ B s f J^J-- g U C\ V s r ■ i^i'i o V '■ * I - o ^\ E -I 3 y ;. - - y < i 3 b Ul; •■4- S ■& It IO-- 1 5{- « ■^ ?^ 1 -ii a el ^ * ; i2 .2 ,1=/ ""^<^; J vj 1 1 "^ / 1 bi 1 m i '4 i^ 5| 1 ^ ^ 8^ ^ 4l 104 CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. Measurements. Glasgow*, Jamaica Street. 3 Mary hill.* 5* 24 Bearsden.* 17 j 14i 12i Dry men.* Principal Objects of Interest. — 3m. Forth and Clyde Canal. 5im. Roman Wall. Drymen ; Buchanan Castle. 131 Glasgow to Arrochar. Description.— Class I k II. After clearing the suburbs the road is very smooth with a fine surface all the way, specially good along Loch 1 .omond. Gradients.— All very easy, none steep. Milestones.— Measured from Glasgow, Royal Exchange ; after Dumbarton from Dumbarton Cross. Measurements. Glasgow,* Jamaica Street. 6i Clydebank.* 9 J 2i Old Kilpatrick.* 148 1i 43 Dumbarton,* Cross. 171 103 8i 3i Alexandria.* 268 191 I7i 12i 9 Luss.* 35 28i 25i 20f 171 81 Tarbet * Hotel. 36i 291 27 22i 181 93 li Arrochar * Hotel. Principal Objects of Interest.— Shipbuilding 3'ards along the Clyde to Clydebank, and at Dumbarton, llfm. Dun- glass Castle, ruin. Dumbarton ; Castle. 16im. Smollett's Monument. 29m. Inverbeg — Ferry to Rowardennan for Ben Lomond. Very pretty road along Loch Lomond. Hotels or Inns at places marked*, andatRenton, (Balloch), and Inverbeg. 132 Tarbet to Killin. Description. — Class II. This is a beautiful and perfectly smooth road to Inverarnan, but thereafter it is rather rough and steep through Glenfalloch to Crianlarich. Thence to Killin the road is soft and rather heavy travelling. Gradients. — 121m. and IGjm.l in 16; these are the steep- est parts, all the rest is about 1 in 24. Milestones.— Measured from Dumbarton Cross, and in Perthshire from Killin Church. Measurements. Tarbet,* Hotel. 8i Ardlui.* 16i 8i Crianlarich,* Hotel. 24i 16 74 Luib,* Hotel. 30S 22i 131 6J Killin,* P.O. Principal Objects of Interest.— 7m. Pulpit Rock. 12ini. Falls. Scenerj' monotonous along Glendochart. 30m. Falls of Dochart. KiUin ; Finlarig Castle, Glen Lochay. Hotels or Inns at places marked,* none at Inverarnan, 106 CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. 133 Glasgow to Eaglesham. 000 5 M1LE« 10 MrLF« /-• 1 T..1 ,n J , 1 J -I 1 ail"-' , 1-t'""' it"i'' f* — io""^ A'i,»'^'V^''> 'VT<'^-Wnt'"V^j>' '! 3 — 1 gd4^ r-i^i^^M'-^^-d S^- -••-=-^-^-^ 1 isu, ^„.<4fU«*23E^-J uut . ,, ^ Description.— Class II. A fine smooth road with com- paratively easy slopes, until just before Eaglesham. Gradients.— At 7m.l in 20; 8m.l in 14. Measurements — Glasgow,* Jamaica Street. 3i Cathcart. S| 5i 31 Eaglesham.* Principal Objects of Interest.— Cathcart ; Cas., Laugsicle. 134< Glasgow to Hamilton 500 5 Miles via Camhuslang. 10 MILES S^^ S Description. — Class I. A fine undulating road, but rather cut up with heav3- traffic at several points, and not so good as the road by Bothwell. Milestones.— Measured from Glasgow Cross, — correct. Measurements.- Glasgow,* Jamaica Street. 4f Cambuslang.* Hi (iV Hamilton.* Principal Objects of Interest.— Blantyre ; Livingstone's Birthplace. H.^MILTON ; Palace. Cadzow Castle. 135 Glasgow to Holytown, &c. 7 MM_F<5 1 9 M)LF<; Description. —Class I. The Old Edinburgh road via Shotts, but seldom used for through traffic. The surface is good but apt to be lumpy ; the hills are very easy. Milestones.— Pleasured from Glasgow Suburbs by Old road. Measurements.— Glasgow,* Jamaica Street. 6 Broomhouse. 91 3J Bellshill.* 12 6 2i Holytown.* 13? 11 il n Newhouse. Principal Objects of Interest.— Colleries, &c., about Holytown. Hotels or Inns at places marked *. coyrouR road book of Scotland. 107 Dennyloanhead to Kincardine, too 5 MILES 10 MILPS Description. — ( lass II. A fair road. Ferry to Kin- canline (jm.). Measurements. — Deimyloanhead '' ; 3jm. Larbert* ; 10m. Kincar " 1 t 1 1 1 1 1 111 % d. 1- 1 s, • 1 o -5- S : ^ k j"! ^ Hi 3 u < ' X 8 t^ 'M.I tt u -- 1% a ^ -. ^^ < 2, ^ '-'',— r o" i= ^\ H J ill Z if ^ ■iM H ' ' 1 u - 1 < -rt ^ a a J Sal, Q 2-; ^'j £| ii '^^ 6 ^ ^ r -n '-4. ■ III -9 H ^* SB. = i- J J o h 1 ! K I, e "-t- "- *M J 1 it s jl to " ' t-4 1 1 / V c. c H 1 n .?^ o . OS. JJ W 1 1 *< * -^ - ; H ! 5^a CO in i O ^ \ 1 w M @ 1; 'sr" " -Kf- -^ < IS fl OS =! ^J rfgf in ^ 'It -^r • i > "A 1 ' i < 1 'p' ce \ 1 < f' oe U o> \ 1 . »- T" \: «t i,i , \-i '■5 ^IB Ul * 'n ifl H ' r " ■ ts 3 y( 1 fi O t'' i tf Vi 0) • '- ul LJ J s 1 ^f ? " 3 * . 1 • fi ■S' fl ■li H > r;J 8 S • .~; I 'I 110 CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. Measurements. Inveraray,* Cross. 91 Cairndow,* Inn. /5f 6 St. Catherine's,* Pier. 201 lOS 41 Strachur,* Pier. 35i 25i 19J 15i Otter Ferry. 39i 29i 2.3i 181 3i Kilfinnan. 47} 38 32 271 I2i 8i Tighnabruaich,* P.O. Principal Objects of Interest. — Moorland after Otter. Powder "Works at Kames. Hotels OP Inns at places marked *. 143 Inveraray to Rothesay. Description.— Class II. Ferry to St. Catherines, Ifm. As far as Strachur the road is level and good, but thereafter the surface is wretched, and on the higher parts in a fearful state, to Glendaruel, when the surface improves. Ferry at Colintraive, im. Thence the road is good. Gradients.— At 9ira.lin 12-22; at 11m. mostly 1 in 15; steepest 1 in 10; at ISim.l in 15-13-11-18; 16m. lin 13-17-11; 27|m.linl2; 2Sim.linl7; 28Jm.linl5. Measurements. Inveraray,* Cross. If St. Catherines,* Pier. Strachur,* Pier. 14f Glendaruel,* Inn. 22 j 8J Colintraive,* Pier. 29i 141 6i Port Bannatyne,* Pier. 3U 161 81 2J Rothesay,* Pier. Principal Objects of Interest. — The scenery in Glen- daruel is very fine. Hotels or Inns at places marked *. 6S 4} 214 19J 29i 271 35} 34i 371 36i \AfAf Inveraray to Tarbert. Description. — Class II. This is a very fair but undulat- ing road to Lochgilphead ; thence a fine level road with rise over the shoulder of a hill near Tarbert. Gradients.— 3m. 1 in 22; 3im. 1 in 16; 4m. 1 in 20-25-16; 12im.lin20. Milestones. — Measured from Inveraray Pier to Lochgilp- head, thereafter from Campbeltown. Measurements. Inveraray,* Cross. 8 Furnace. Crarae,* Pier. 61 Lochgair,* Iim. 131 7f Lochgilphead,* IMarket. 151 9i 2i Ardrishaig,* Pier. 271 21 13S llj Tarbert * Hotel m 2S 17 9 24S m 26i 18i 38 30 Ill ^^ m ? I \^ 112 CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. Principal Objects of Interest.— 3jm., Old iJiidge. Crarae : Quarries. There are few object! of special in- terest, but the road is a pleasant one. Hotels OP Inns at places marked *. 14*5 Dunoon to Otter. Description.— Class III. As far as Clachaig the road is fair, but thereafter it is rough to Glendaruel, when it be- comes little better than a cart road OTer to Otter. Gradients.— At 5Jm.l in 11-13; lOim.l in 16-12; 12m.lin 11-9; 123m. 1 in 9; ISfm.l in 15-19-18. From 17m. mostly 1 in 8; and after 19^m.l in 9-8-15. Milestones. — Measured from Dunoon Pier, — correct. Measurements. Dunoon,* Pier. 6i Clachaig,* Inn. Hi 5i Craigandave. 16i lOi 4i Glendaruel Bridge. 22 15i lOi 5J Otter Ferrj. Principal Objects of Interest.— 5 Jm., Old Powder Works. 11m., Loch Striven ; fine scenery here, and at Glendaruel. Hotels or Inns at places marked ♦. 14 i ,ih s "1 h 0) bi H i o -;..±.i o -^■M O r C4 ^"^^ T" "' CI U4- > iirni • 1 4 > u Ik -"t z - - -1 - U -> 1- 5 1 « • J ^ in 4 isr'"" i w 10 :] 0- ■^ t 1 ?^ ■Li 2 M 2 - '1j Z O o z ^ 0) 3 lU Z CO Q c o ft w — ; 5 ^ - 1 ^ii. S o -a-- Qo.... y •r ' . 1 >- 'ij U 1- 1 11 "^ S ,5, ^.l O ■^ii in ' ■0 > 1 'si ! 3 O cc 0) Ui J i ' ' J en -if d \ 2 '' 3 .1 ■^ J I T M o n ^ 1= i^ ii s I lu contour road book of scotlanv. 143 Campbeltown to Tarbert. Description. — Class II. This is a fine undiilating road all the way, but at several points it leaves the coast line and becomes rather loose and steep. Gradients.— At 5im. and ll|m.ljn21; 12Jm.l in 17-21; ISJm.l in 27-17-22; 19m.linl5; 2-l|m.linl7; 25im.linl2; 25}m.lin23; 27m.linl0; 27^m.linlO; 28im.lin20; 30|m. Iinl9; 31im.linl3 (dangerous turn); 31im.linl9; 36m. lin 16; SGJm.lin 13-16 (dangerous turn). Milestones. — Measured from Campbeltown Cross, Measurements. Campbeltown,* Cross. 91 Bellochantuy.* 12J 2i Glenbarr.* 18J 9i 61 Tayinloaii,* Inn. 261 17i 141 8 Clachan. 311 22 19i 121 4J Whitehouse. 371 28J 25i 18i lOJ 6i Tarbert,* Hotel. Principal Objects of Interest.— 4Jm. Kilkenzie Kirk. Glenbarr ; "Abbey." The Island of Giglia is a prominent feature. The scenery is very varied. Hotels or Inns at places marked *. 140 Campbeltown to Tarbert {e. coast). Description.— Class III. The first few miles are fair, but the road soon degenerates, and even although in some parts the surface is good the hills are very steep and dangerous. Gradients. — Thefollowing are the more important, mostly with dangerous turns : — 4im.l/13; 8m. 1/10; 10m. 1/9; lOim. 1/10; ll|m.l/7; 125m. 1/9 (2 turns); 14m.l/12; 18|m.l/8; 19im.l/8; 215m.l/12; 29|m.l/14; 313m.l/14. Milestones.— Measuretl from Campbeltown Cross to Saddell, where there is an error ; thence correct. Measurements. Campbeltown,* Cross. 10 Saddell. 14i 4i Dippcn,* Bridge. 28i 18i 13J Claonaig,* Inn.'" 38i 281 24i lOi Tarbert,* Hotel. Carradale Pier is lim. distant at 14im. Principal Objects of Interest — Saddell : Castle, and Abbey. The road dips into several pretty glens, and there are fine views of Arran. Hotels or Inns at places marked *. ISO Tarbert to Kilberry. Description.— Class III. At first this is a fair road, but the surface soon becomes very soft and loose. Gradients. — Mostly about 1^17; but the following require caution:— 4im. 1/10; 5Jm.l/ll; 12im.l/13; 13m.l/16. s 5?. n. C'l i b n \' - t^ M- • ^. y ,i f - ';?;- u ■ - ■; >• i' \ tc ^- 1 ■ tt i U 2, 3 |i:< ■" 5 := f t; C O '; ^ :> ^ 1-5^ K5 ^ jJs CQ ^ i'"^ K ^ # < 1 5.,' • v^ in ^^. ill 0: 1- 3 . CCS - _l C i 2 ^1 M JT-^ V V- '^ ^V:- ^ 1 i -J t H"! 1 V, 1 V 1 V ^ fii □ t il 116 CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. Measurements. Tarbert,* Hotel. 91 Ardpatrick, P.O. 15 5S Kilberry. ISt Ardrishaig to Kilberry. Description. — Class III. As far as Inverneil the road is smooth and level, but thereafter it is rough. Gradients. — At 2im. 1 in 15-27; thence mostly 1 in 19. The descent is 1 in 22-17-15-20; 9m. 1 in 17; lUm.linl5; 14m.l in 15-17-22; 16|m.linl8; 17im.lin21. Milestones. — Measured from those at Ardrishaig. Measurements. Ardrishaig,* Pier. 7} Achahoish,* Inn. 12 4i Ormsary. 18 lOi 6 Kilberry. 1S2 Ardrishaig to Keills. Description. — Class II. & III. A fine road to Bellanoch ; thence rather poor to Tayvallich, and rough to Keills. Gradients.— At 7m.l in 13; 9im.l in 10-15-17; ISjm.l in 9-17; Um.linlO. Measurements. Ardrishaig,* Pier. 4 patrnbaan,* Inn. 7 3 Bellanoch (to OWnan* l}m.). 13i 9i 6i Tayvallich,* Church. 171 13} 10} 4i KeiUs, P.O. Principal Objects of Interest— The scenery at Loch Sween is very pretty. 1S3 Inveraray to Dalmally. Description.— Class II. & III. As far as Cladich the road is rather soft and loose, but with a comparatively easy grade on the Inveraray side ; thereafter it is a steep, loose, and very hilly road to Dalmally — very slow travelling. Gradients. — 1 in 22 out of Inveraray ; at Ifm.l in 25. Descending to Cladieh 1 in 24-17-14-10; at 9}m.l inl7; lOJm. 1 in 13-18; 12}m. 1 in 14; 13im. 1 in 12-25-11; Him. 1 in 22; 14im.linl8; 15im.lin22. Milestones.— Measured from Inveraray Cross, — correct. Measurements. Inveraray, » Cross. 91 Cladich. 15} 68 Dalmally,* Hotel, Pplncipal Objects of Interest.— The road is rerv pretty alongside the policies of Inveraray Castle ; thereafter it is somewhat dreary, with, however, many fine views. 118 contour road book of scotland. 104< Oban to Easdale. Description.— Class II. & III. The road is steep at first, but with a good surface to Kilninver ; thereafter it is soft with several dangerous hills. Gradients.— Out ef Oban 1 in 23; descending to Glen- feochan 1 in 21-14. Thence at Sim.l in 11; and 15Jm.l in 13 (both dangerous). Measurements. Oban,* Argyll Square. 8i Kilninver. 12 31 Clachan,* Inn. 16i 8 4i Easdale,* Pier. Principal Objects of Interest.— Fine views of Loch Linnhe. Easdale ; Slate Quarries. Hotels or Inns at places marked*, and at (Glenfeochan). IdS Oban to Ardrishaig. Description.— Class II. On the whole the surface is fair, but there are a number of long hills, and the level parts along the shore are not as smooth as could be desired. The best parts are from Oban to Kilninver, and from Kilmartin to Ardrishaig. The road is rough near Kintraw. Gradients.— Out of Oban 1 in 23; descending to Glen- feochan 1 in 21-14. At8Jm.linl9; llm.linlf; 14m. 1 in 21; ISim.l in 20-17; 21|m.l in 21 (dangerous turn); 22im. Iinl4; 24m.l in 18-10-14; 2oim.linl6; 26|m.lin21; 275m. 1 in 15. Milestones.— Measured from Oban, to Kilmelfort ; there- after from Campbeltown, but a deviation near Salachary causes a discrepancy. Measurements. Oban,* Argyll Square. 8i Kilninver. 15i 7i Kilmelfort.* 23f 15J 8i Kintraw. 291 2U 13J 5& Kilmartin.* 394 30i 23S 151 9i Ardrishaig,* Pier, Principal Objects of Interest.— 13|m. Pass of Melfor* ; the road passes through several pretty glens. Hotels or Lnns at places marked*, at (Glenfeochan), (Ford), (Glassary), and (Oairnbaan). 137 Oban to Crianlarioh. Description. -Class II. The first 8 miles of the road are good. It soon becomes soft and loose— especially in the Pass of Brander — but improves nearing Dalmally. Thence to Tyndrum is a fearful road — grass and loose stones — but the rest is good, though apt to be soft. o CI o c. 1 2 o n ¥ ii 120 CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. Gradients.— At 5m.l/13; 2m.;i/21; 8im.l/24-14; 9im. 1/19; llim., 133m., & 15im.l/18; 21|m.l/17; 28im.l/20-10- 17; 29im.l/16; 30im. &33im.l/17; 34in. 1/13-24; 38}m.l/17. Milestones.— In Argyllshire, measured from Inveraray Cross via Dalmally : in Perthshire, from Killin Church. Measurements. Oban,* Argyll Square. 5i Connel Ferry,* Station. 121 6i Taynuilt,* Hotel. 26 20i 136 Dalmally,* Hotel. 371 22i 251 Hi Tyndrum,* Hotel. 42i 37 30i m 4i Orianlarich,* Hotel. Principal Objects of Interest.— 3m. Dunataffnage Castle. 6m. Connel Falls. 15m. Battlefield. 18im. Falls of Crua- chan, and Pass of Brander. 21im. Loch Awe, and Kilchurn Castle. The scenery on this road is very fine. Hotels or Inns at places marked *, and Loch Awe Station. 158 Connel Ferry to Baluachulish. Description.— Class II. The road at first though com- paratively level, is very loose and stony. From near Appin to Ballachulish is more undulating, but with better surface. Ferries : — Connel im., Shian |m. Gradients.— lOi & 17im.l/21 ; and other short steep hiUs. Milestones.— From Oban Pier, omitting length of ferries. Measurements. Connel,* South Ferry Pier {5m. from Oban, Argyll Square). 8J Appin, P.O. {to Port Appin Pier 17i 84 Duror,* Inn. 22i 131 5 Ballachulish,* Ferry. Principal Objects of Interest.-There are fine views of the Morvern Hills. Ledaig ; " Beregonium," and Barcaldine Cas. Appin ; Castle Stalkar. Ballachulish ; Quarries. Hotels or Inns at places marked *, and at N. Connel, (Port Appin), and BallaohuHsh Pier. 150 Round Benderlooh. Description.— Class III. A soft, loose, and bad road, very bad between the two Lochs. GRADrKNTB.— At 7Jm. 1/17-11-21; lOJm.1/13-10. Mkasubbmknt3.— N. Connol Inn to :— Free Ch. (Loch Ororan), 4im.; Barcaldine Ho. Lodge, 6Jm. ; Ardohattan Oh., 14im. ; back to N. Connel Inn, 17im. To Appin P.O. via Oregan Ferry (|m.), llfm. To Appin P.O. via Oreran Bridge, 17im. To Taynuilt Hotel via Bonawo Ferry (im.), lOim. Prlnolpal OWoota of Interest,— Ledaig ; as Route 158. 7im. aien Salaoh, IQim, Ardohattan Priory, ruin. Very pretty scenery. 122 CONTOUR ROAP LOOK OF SCOTLAND. lOO Campbeltown to Southend. 500 Smiles 10 miles Description. — Class II. The road has a good surface and the hills are comparatively easy. Gradients.— At 3m. and 5m. 1 in 17. Milestones. — Measured from Campbeltown Cross, correct. Measurements — Campbeltown,* Cross. 9 J Southend Inn.* Principal Objects of Interest.— Fine coast scenery of the IMull of Kintyre. lot Port Appin to Glen Creran. 5 MILES .,^'- ^ -f rry ! 10 MILES -^ ■ff^ nWS^ ■am ^m 3t»r«/ Description — Class III. The road is hilly but has a fair surface as far as Creagan Ferry, when it becomes very poor. The road continues up Glen Creran for several miles beyond Creran Bridge. To Connel Ferry ; see Route 159. Gradients.— At 3m. 1 in 19; 5|m. 1 in 12; 6im. 1 in 12-18. There are other short steep hills of 1 in 18. Measurements — Port Appin * Pier. 21 Appin P.O. 71 51 Creran Bridge. 81 6 i Fasnacloich P.O. 162 TAYNUILT TO CLADICH. B MILES in MM FS Description.— Class III. A very bad road. The gradients are steep, and the surface is very rough and stony almost the whole way. Ferry at Port Sonachan (im.). Gradients.— At Jm. 1 in 17 (dangerous) ; l|m.l in 22; 3m. Iinl4: 4m.linl6; 4im.l inlo-21; 5^n.lin22; 6Jm.linl8; 7m.lin23; 9Jm.linl3; lOJm.l in 11-23. Milestones.— Measured from Inveraray, — correct. CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. 123 Measurements — Taynuilt,* Hotel. 7i Ta\xlireggan Hotel.* 8 J f Port Sonacliau Hotel.* lit 31 3i Cladicli r.O. Principal Objects of Interest.— Glen Xant is remarkably pretty. Loch Awe is crossed at Tayclireggan. LOCKETIVEHEAD TO KiNGSHOUSE. 1 03 5 MILES 10 MILES ... ^- The GUncoe road isjovicd Im. l«fore Kingshouse; so: Unule 1G6. Description. — Class III. A very rough bad road with loose surface and a great many short steep hills. Excepting the Coach in the Summer time, there is almost no traific. Gradients. — The steepest is 1 in 14. Measurements. — Lochetivehead Pier. 131 Kingshouse Inn.* Principal Objects of Interest.— The Glencoe Hills at the head of Loch Etive are very striking. A small steamer sails during the Summer from Achnacloich and Taynuilt to Lochetivehead Pier. Dalmally to Bridge of Orchy. 104 5 MILEC 10MILE3 Description — Class TIT. The road is soft and loose, and with some short sharp hills makes altogether a bad road. Gradients. — At 7m. 1 in 15. Milestones.— Measured from Inverlochy, — correct. Measurements. — Dalmally Hoteh * 121 Bridge of Orchy Station ; or, 151 Inveroran Hotel.* Principal Objects of Interest. — Fine views of Ben C'ruachan at first, then rather monotonous till near Bridge of Orchy. Hotels or Inns at places marked *. 124 CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. too Tyndrum to Fort William. Description — Class III. & II. This is a bad road. From Tyndrum to Inveroran the surface is poor — in fact, very stony— thereafter the road becomes much worse, and though it improves a little near Kingshouse it is very rough and stony down Glencoe, and has several very nasty turns at 24im. As the streams in heavy rains often sweep the road, it is sometimes in parts more like a river-bed. After Clachaig the road is good, though undulating to Ballachulish. Ferry (im.) at Ballachulish. Thence to Fort William, un- dulating at first, is a magnificent road. Ballachulish Pier is Im. west of the Ferry. Gradients.— im.lin 15-20; 2m.linl2; GJm.l in 16-25-12; 11m. lin 25-13-17-15-18; 13m.lin20; ISJm.l in 18-15; 15m. 1 in 13-18; 15}m. lin 15-12-17; 16im. Iinl8; 174m. lin 16; 18Jra.l in 17-14; 22m.l in 21; 23im.l in 20. The dangerous part is from 2-lm. to 25im. beginning 1 in 11; then at 24im. 1 in 10 with very dangerous turns, then 1 in 15-12-10-14, After this the grades are comparatively easy. Milestones.— In Perthshire, measured from Killin Ch. In Argyle, measured southwards from Ballachulish Ferry, Those to Fort William are measured from Spean Bridge. Measurements, Tyndrum,* Hotel, 6i Bridge of Orchy,* Station, Inveroran Hotel. * 9J Kingshouse,* Inn. 21 Hi Bridge of Coe. 25 151 4 Ballachulish,* Ferry. 37i 27J 16i 12i Fort William,* Pier. Principal Objects of Interest,— Of special objects there are few, but the scenery especially in Glencoe is wild and rugged. At 21im. the old road strikes up the hill, then down the "devil's staircase " leading to Fort William. The scene of the massacre of Glencoe is after Clachaig Inn, Ballachulish ; Quarries. Fokt William ; Fort ruins, luverloohy Castle, Ben Nevis, and Glen Nevis. Hotels or Inns at places marked *, and at Clachaig. 9i 3 19J 12t 30i 24 34J 28 47 40i w 126 contour road book of scotland. 107 Stirling to Dumbarton. Description. — Class I. For six miles this road is almost level, with magnificent surface, it then becomes undulating, but with fine svirface to Drj-men. After an easy descent the road is very fair, but hilly to Dumbarton. Gradients. — Until Drymen is reached there is no gradient above lin2S'; descent to Drymen Bridge lin21. Milestones.— The first ten are measured from Stirling, Port Street ; but the 11th to the 19th are measured as through Kippen. After Drymen, measured from Dum- barton Cross. Measurements. Stirling,* King Street. 81 Kippen Station. ~ hlyvie.* Glasgow-Aberfoyle Road. 31 Drymen.* 71 4i Gartocharn. 121 9 41 Bonhill,' Bridgend. 15t 121 8 3i Dumbarton,* Cross. Principal Objects of Interest.— |m. Kings Knott. 8|m. Ford of Frew. 8m. Boquhan. Drymen ; Buchanan Castle. Dumbarton ; Castle. Hotels or Inns at places marked * and at (Kippen). 14i 5J Bu m 91 3J 21J m 7i 26 171 Hi 301 224 16i 34 251 m 103 Stirling to Inversnaid. Description.— Class I. & III. Magnificent surface for 6m. when the road becomes undulating, but with good surface. From Thornhill it is very hilly, though with a few level parts at Aberfoyle, and along Loch Ard ; after Kinlochard the surface degenerates, and is very bad the rest of the way. The descent to Inversnaid is dangerous. Gradients. — Short hills of 1 in 18-22 to Kinlochard ; then at 24im. linlS; 2Gim.linl5; 28m. 1 in 20; 34m.linl2-9 (ver3' dangerous turn). Milestones. — Continue those from Edinburgh, — correct to Thornhill. Measurements. Stirling,* King Street. 91 Thornhill.* loi 5* Port of Menteith.* 19i 9 J 4i Aberfoyle,* Hotel. 34i 241 19i 15 Inversnaid,* HoteL Principal Objects of Interest.— lim. Site of old Bridge. 14m. Rednock Castle. 161m. Lake of Menteith and Inch- mahone Island. Aberfoyle; Bailies "Coulter." 20Jm, Pass of Aberfoyle, and Helen's Rock. Inversnaid ; Falls. Round Aberfoyle are many of the scenes in "Rob Roy." Hotels OP Inns at places marked *. 12S CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. lO^ Stirlinq to Polmont, &a Description.— Class II. Undulating road to S. Alloa Station ; thereafter lerel and smooth to BeanoroM, though rough about Airth. To Polmont good, but Bte«p. Gradients.— At 14m. 1 in 17. Measurements. Stirling,* King Street. 8i Airth. 12f 4i (Grangemouth).* 14i 6i 3i Pohnont,* P.O. 19i 11 8 4i Linlithgow,* Oro»9. Principal Objects of Interest.— 8im. Airth Castle. Hotels or Inns at places marked.* 170 Stirlinq to Killin. Description. — Class I. k II. After leaving Stirling the road has a magnificent surface — smooth and level — to Bridge of Teith ; thereafter it is undulating, but with fine surface past Callander, rough through the Pass of Leny, then level, followed by considerable undulations past Loch Lubnaig to KingshouBe. After Lochearnhead the road becomes stony up Glen Ogle, and is very rough on the descent to Lix. Gradients. — Ascent to Doune about 1 in 23; Pass of Leny 1 in 18, and 1 in 14 (short) ; at 26im. 1 in 19 ; 28im. 1 in 20; ascent Glen Ogle 1 in 23-18-21; descent to Lix 1 in 17-15-24- 19-14-18; 35im.lin23. Milestones.— Measured from Stirling, Burgh Hall, — cor- rect to Glenoglehead ; thereafter from Killin Church. Measurements. Stirling,* King Street. 8i Doune,* Woodside Hotel. 16 7 J Callander,* P.O. 24S 161 8S Strathyre,* Station. 29i 2U 13} 5t Lochearnhead * Hotel, 37i 28i 21i 12i 71 KiUin,* P.O. Principal Objects of Interest.— Doune ; Fine Castle. Callandib ; Camp, Crags, Tom-ma-Chessaig, Bracklinn Falls. ISim. Pass and Falls of Leny. 19im. St. Bride's Chapel. Strathyre ; Buclianan's Monument. 26}m. Kings- house ; 2m. to W., Balquhidder and Rob Roy's Grave. 29m. to Falls of Ample. Killin ; Falls of Dochart, Finlarig Cas., Glen Lochay. The road passes through fine scenery. Hotels or Inns at places marked *, and at Kingshouse. 171 Callander to Inversnaid. Description.- Class III. A fine road to Kilmahog ; there- after very hilly — short and steep hills — but with good surface to Trossachs Hotel, after which it is poor to Loch Katrine Pier. Steamer to Stronachlaoher, whence the road is rough and soft with a dangerous ''^acent and turn near Inveranaiil. Si c n $ h z o s .J o 0. o y- h 0} 0) (0 III H 3 o y K i 'A I- =3 *! S 2 I- 5 V H > o n CO n V o Pi ifl V n s a u o + Tt o 5 •o £ £ -J 2 -a 180 CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. Gradients — At lim.l in 17 ; 5im.l in 13; 5|m.l in 10-13; 6im.linl4; 8jm.linl3; IGim.linlS; 20Jm.lin9. Milestones.— Continuation of those from Stirling, correct. Measurements. CaUander,* P.O. 8i Trossachs,* Hotel. 9S If Trossachs Pier. i „ . 16 71 61 Stronachlacher,* Pier. I ^^eam^r. 21 121 111 5 Inversnaid,* Hotel. Principal Objects of Interest.— lim. "Samson's Putting Stone." 2m. Fort. 2Jm. Coilantogle Ford and Waterworks. Dfm. Trossachs. Inversnaid ; Falls. Very fine scenery. 172 Stirling to Crieff. Description. -Class I. To Bridge of Allan the road is rough with heavy traffic, then hiUy, but with a fine surface to Greenloaning, poor for some miles, and after passing MuthiU it is undulating but smooth into Crieff. Gradients.— SJm.l in 20; 7fm.l in 22; 14im.lin20; 19|m. L in 20. Through Crieflf about 1 in 12. Milestones.- Measured from Stirling, Burgh Hall,— cor- rect, except at Dunblane where the}- follow a short cut. Measurements. Stirling,* King Street. 3i Bridge of Allan,* P.O. 6 2 J Dunblane,* Bridge. 121 91 &k Braco.* 19i 16 13i 6 Muthill.* 22i 19i 16 J 9 3 CrieflF,* James Square. Principal Objects of Interest. — |m. Old Bridge. IJm. Wallace Monument. Bridge of Allan ; Spa. Dun- blane ; Cathedral. ISJm. Ardoch Roman Camp. 20m. Drummond Castle. Chieff ; as Route 16. 173 Stirling to Perth. Description. — Class I. As above to Greenloaning; there- after the road is undulating, with very fine surface and steadier gradients. Gradients.— S^m.l in 20; 73m.l in 22; then 15im.l in 19; ■JOm.l in 25; 27i and 29m. 1 in 22. Milestones.— As above to Greenloaning ; thereafter measured from Perth Cross, — correct. Measurements. Stirling,* King Street. Dunblane * Bridge. 5J Greenloaning. '' 9} 4i Blackford,* P.O. 14 81 4i Auchterarder,* Church. 28i 223 181 14i Perth,* Cross. Principal Objects of Interest — As above to Dimblane. 25Jm. Gask Ho. 27im. Dupplin Cas. Perth ; as Route 17. Hotels or Inns at places marked *. 6 21 Hi 8 15i 12i 20 16J 34i 30i IV M. .. -J. S o t ^1 ^ g in LO " -• Ol CO ^ if i ^ 1 "]\^ :> TP^ i \'. .'■■' / ~l lu V _i if. /_- n 'J ^ I 1 s 1 •- 'i ■ . lb \ lb C; \ '• U ;: ^ /^-- £; -ii V- 1 i 1 t, f ^4- h ': Z fiC t^T E --~''z £ k 1+ t -.- U . ^.. o _5^__ r-l H CO U win -l^j-- . - -- W Ul , ' 1/ ' f 1- 1- * 3 O t '^ r" . ^^ K - -|. |h- ■ - " -r; J s -V U III "^i Jr - -- 5 s* Oi ' = 1 K'o "'l i.-l L.. ^ :^^^1 ^^ ?, 1 l--^ t ■ „ i I ^ ? - i: --'i '- P ;.-. ft m ji .11 ic i .i o , c 9 2 TilJ m 5i 34 16 9 7 m 16f 14f 32? 251 231 414 344 324 50J 43i 414 132 CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. 174 Stirling to St. Andrews. Description.— Class II. Eough to Causewayhead, very good to Dollar, then rather poor to near Milnathort. There- after the road is better and in parts has a very fine surface. Gradients.— At lim.linlG; IGm.l in 16-17. Milestones.— Measured from Stirling, Burgh Hall, to Milnathort ; thereafter from Cupar Town Hall,— correct. Measurements. Stirling,* King Street. 7 Alva.* Tillycoultry.* Dollar.* 3J Yetts. 114 74 Milnathort,* Cross. 20i lOS 81 Auclitermuchty.* 29 25k 174 8i Cupar,* Town Housa. 38i 344 27i 184 9J St. Andrews,* Town Ch. Prinelpal Objects of Interest.— l|m, "Wallace Monument. Dollar ; Glen, and Castle Campbell. 364m. Melville Ho. Odpar ; as Route 18. 44m. Dairsie Church and Castle. 46|m. Guard Bridge. St. Andrews ; as Route 19. Hotels or Inns where marked *; Strathraiglo, & CoUessie. 175 & 170 Stirling to Dunfermline. Description. — Class I. The road is rough to Causeway- head ; thence good till near Alloa, where it becomes rough. Thereafter the "High" road (Class II.) to Dunfermline ia hilly, but with good surface ; the ' ' 1 ow " road (Class I. ) has a fine surface with comparatively easy hills. Gradients.— Highroad; at ISim.l inl8-21; 14m.lin20; 144m. 1 iu 24; 164m. 1 in 25 ; 18m. 1 in 24. Low road; 14im. maximumlin23; 18m.lin25; lOm.l in20-24; 224m.lml5. Milestones.— Measured from Stirling to New Mills Bridge via Tullibody ; thence from Dunfermline Crosswynd. Those on the "High" road, which branches otf at Kennet, are measured from Dunfermline. Measurements (Bigh Road). Stirling,* King Street. 74 Alloa,* P.O. 9i li Clackmannan,* Free Church. 18 104 8} Carnock Bridge. 21J 13i 12 34 Dunfermline,* Town Hall, Low Road. Stirling,* King Street. 74 AUoa,*P.O. I2I 51 Kincardine,* Cross. 19 114 64 Torr3burn. 234 15i 104 4i Dunfermline,* Town Hall. Principal Objects of Interest.— l|m. "Wallace Monument, 2in. Oambuskenneth Abbey. Alloa ; Tower. Claok- maiinan; Tower. Kincardine; TuUiallan Cattle. 16m., to S., CcLRoas ; see Route 190. Dunfermline ; Abbey. ^ i .a '-\ -Sr «,> rt % 'J- -.% H M M- o t St 2 ♦■» UT i -- mCk; ^ ^ J . ^•^^ ^ s ^^ ;:^ ^ o .i. ^ CJ Jf « f o I Ph 4j- -. r^ 1C|t <3i iL §, W ^. ^ u % „. - ^. - if i~- HI ,5-1 1 i tt. :4 1 o '§- H .^. 1^ i^^ in H -A h- M ^S U % H „ .1 3 uj ": -; ^ i ' X^X ' i^ ;► 1-! ? - "r "i J t) t- '■ c < /fi 5 O V 6 O M (0 U I- 3 m o =; Si 4: 134 CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. ill Stirling to doune. 5 MILES 10 MILES t:^"'±jt^a(^' SS^ Description. — Class II. This road is not so good as tliat by Drip, but is more hilly, as well as being lumpy to Bridge of Allan. Gradients.-At53m.liu23; 7m. Iin23; 7Jm.lin20. Measurements.— Stirling,* King Street. 3\ Bridge of Allan,* P.O. 8J 51 Doune * Cross ; or, 82 5i Doune,* Woodside Hotel. Principal Objects of Interest. — As Route 172 to Bridge of Allan. Doune; Castle, Old Bridge. ITS Callander to Port of Menteith. 10 MILES Description.— Class III. A good road for 2 miles, then very rough and had, with gates across, to Hammersmith. Gradients.— At 2Jm. 1 in 13; 4Jm. 1 in 11. Measurements. — Callander,* P.O. Gi Port of Menteith Inn." Principal Objects of Interest.— Port ; Rednock Castle, Inchmahone Priory. The Lake of Menteith is very pretty. 179 Callander to Kippen. 5 MILES 10 MILES ^ ^ l^ ,.^^::i P ^.^ ~J-^^^ Description.— Class III. A good road for 2 miles, then fair surface, but with several gates across ; very good after Thornhill. Gradients.— At 5m. 1 in 21; 10m. 1 in 18-14. Measurements. — Callander,* P.O. 5 J Thornhill.* 10 4i Kippen.* Principal Objects of Interest.— Moorland road at first. Hotels or Inns at places marked". CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. 133 Callander to Doune. 5 MILES __^___ ■"^"l'-F/8i!^i>%m-«ipS«««i?8(#''/»?i^«^^'-5;j Description. Ckis.. III. A fair road, but with very steep hills. Gradients.— At 11m. 1 in 15; 2im. linlo; SJm. Iinl5; 9im.linl."-17-2t; 1 Im.l in 22; 12m.linll. Milestones.— Measured from St. Andrews, Town Church, correct. Measurements — St. Andrews,* Town Church. Gi Largo ward. 12 6i Largo,* Pier. Principal Objects of Interest.— Largo ; sec Route 19. 13S CONTOOR ROAD BOOK OP SCOTLAND. lo9 Alloa to Kinross. Description. — Class III. A very fair but undulating road, rather soft in some parts near Crook and towards Kinross. Gradients — 3Jm.lin24; 9}m.linl4; lOm.l in 13-25. Measurements. Alloa,* r.O. 7i Blairingone. Ill 41 Crook* of Devon. 171 lOi 51 Kinross,* P.O. Principal Objects of Interest.— At 6jm. to Dollar. At lOJm. to Rumbling Bridge. Kinross ; Loch Leven and Castle. Hotels or Inns at places marked *. too Burntisland to Culross. Description.— Class II. Narrow Lane to Kirkton. There- after steep hills to Aberdour, when the road becomes more or less undulating all the way. Good surface throughout. Gradients.— Jm.l in 13; |m.linl5; 2Jra. about 1 in 11. Milestones. — Those from Kinghorn are joined at Kirkton and continue correct to Inverkeithing. Measurements. Burntisland,* Pier. 31 Aberdour,* Station. 73 4i Inverkeithing,' Cross. 16 121 8J Torryburn. 18i 15i lOi 2i Culross,* Town House. Principal Objectsof Interest.— Burntisland; Rossend Oastle. Aberdour ; Castle, Donibristle, Inchcolm. 9|m. Eosyth Castle. Culross ; Abbey, Dunnemarle Castle. Hotels or Inns at places marked *. I 191 Kirkcaldy to Dunfermline. Description. — Class II. A verj* good road with com- laratively easy grades all the way. The more direct road y Auchtertool is very hilly and steep. Gradients —At Im.l in 24; at llm.linlS; at 13m.lin24. Milestones. — Measured from Dunfermline Orosswynd via Auchtertool, to Kirkcaldy. Measurements. Kirkcaldy,' Town Hall. 7J Stewart's Arms.* 10 2J Crossgates,* P.O. 13i 6 3i Dunfermline,* Town Hall. Principal Objects of Interest.— Collieries after Don!- bristle. Hotels or Inns at places marked *. 140 CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. 102 Kirkcaldy to St. Andrews. Description.^Class II. After Gallatown this is a fine undulating road to Windygates ; tliereafter it is scarcely so good till nearing Ceres, when the surface becomes very much better. Gradients.-SJm.l in 19-25; lljm.lin 20-22; 14mi.lin24. Milestones — Measured f lom Burntisland Pier, correct to Pratis ; after Ceres from St. Andrews, West Port. Measurements. Kirkcaldy,* Town Hall. 71 "Windygates.* 8i If Kennoway. (18 103 9i Cupar,* Town House). 161 9 7S ... Ceres.' i 171 lOi 9J ... IJ Pitscottie. 231 16 Ul ... 7 5J St. Andrews,* Town Church. Principal Objects of Interest.— 15m. Scotstarvit Tower. 17^m. Dura Den. 21Jm. Magus Muir to S. St. Andrews ; as Route 19. i Hotels or Inns at places marked *. i 103 New Inn to Tayport. Description — Class II. This is a fine undulating road of very fair surface, a little rough, however, near Kilmany. , Gradients.— 12m. 1 in 18. J Measurements. New Inn.* 13J Kilmany. 19i 5h Newport,* Pier. 22i 8i 2i Tayport,* Pier. Hotels or Inns at places marked *. 104- Milnathort to Largo. Description. — Class III. The road, though of fine surface, is very hilly. Gradients 2im.l in 24-18; 3m.linl9; 4im.linl5; 61m. Iin23; 6im. 1 in lG-13; 12im. Iin22; 13m. 1 in 24; ISJm. Iinl3. Measurements. Milnathort,* Cross. 4 Kinnesswood. * 5 1 Scotlandwell. * 91 51 41 Leslie,* P.O. 121 83 71 3 Markinch,* P.O. 16 12 11 6f 3S Windygates.* (18S 14i 131 9i 6i 21 Leven,* Quay). 201 161 151 11 8 41 ... Largo, Lundin Mill. Principal Objects of Interest. — |m. Burleigh Castle. 6m. Scotland "Well." 14Jm. Balgonie Castle. 14im. Balfour. Hotels or Inns at places marked*, and Auchmoorbridge. 142 CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. l^w Perth to Cupar. DescPiption. — Class II. Good surface over MoncrieflFe Hill, then a magnificent road to Aberargie, almost level. To Lindores is very fair but undulating ; thereafter hilly at first, but improving to Cupar. Gradients. — Moncrieflfe Hill, ascent I in 25; descent lin 22; at 12Jm.lin22; 18im.lin23; 20m.lin24. Milestones.— To Aberargie, as Route 17; thereafter in Fife, measured from Cupar Town House, — correct. Measurements. Perth,* Cross. 4 Bridge of Earn * Hotel. 8i 4 J Abernethy." Hi l\ 3 Newburgh,* Town House. 22 18 13i 10^ Cupar,* Town House. Principal Objects of Interest.— To Aberargie, as Koute 17. Abernethy ; Round Tower. Newbukgh ; Macduff's Cross, Lindores Abbey, Cupae ; as Route 19. Hotels or Inns at places marked,* and at Aberargie. 1^7 Crieff to Aberfeldy, &c. Description.— Class II. The surface is good to the Sma' Glen, rough to Amulree, good up to near the summit, where it is soft, then very rough on the descent to Aberfeldy. Thereafter the road is good to Coshieville, but speedily degenerates in quality and becomes very loose and stony, with dangerous turn past Foss. To Dalnacardoch, except a short piece at Trinafour, is a fearful road with dangerous turns, almost unfit for traffic. Gradients.— At 2Jm. 1 in 18-20-17-22-17; 8|m. 1 in 17-25- 22; 20i & 23m. 1 in 14-13-17-13-21; 29 Jm. 1 in 14; 31i & 34m. Iinl3;38m.linl3; 40Jm.linll; 42m.linll; 44im.linl6. Milestones. — Measured from Crieff, James Sq., to Aber- feldy — tolerably correct ; thereafter from the Inverness milestones at Dalnacardoch. Measurements. Crieff,* James Square. 12i Amixlree. « 23i 101 Aberfeldy,* Crossroads. 28i 16i 51 CoshieviUe.* m\ 24i 131 8 Tummel Bridge.* 41i 29i 181 13 5 Trinafoui-. 46i 34 23i 171 9i 41 Dalnacardoch Ppineipal Objects of Interest.— 3m. Monzie Castle. 7m. Sma' Glen and "Ossians Grave." 23m. Falls of Moness. 23im. Wade's Bridge, 1733. 24im. Menzies Castle. 27|m. Taymouth Castle to S. 28m. Comrie Castle (ruins). Hotels OP Inns at places marked *, and at "Whitebridge. 144 CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. 103 AUCHTERARDER TO BRIDGE OF EARN. Descpiption. — Class III. A very hilly road, but of good surface to Dunning ; thereafter easier to Bridge of Earn. Gradients.— im. 1 in 13; 11m. 1 in 17. Measurements. Auchterarder,* Church. 5 Dunning,* Square, 12 7 Pitkeathly. 13i 8i IJ Bridge of Earn * Hotel. I7i 12J 5J 4 Perth,* Cross. Principal Objects of Interest. — 4|m. Duncrub. 7im. Invermay, Forteviot fm. distant. 12m. Spa. Hotels OP Inns at places marked *. 100 Perth to Lochearnhead. Descpiption.— Class II. As far as Crieff the road is of very fine surface with easy undulations. Thereafter to St. Fillans is usuallj' very smooth, and along Loch Earn level and generally very fine. Gradients.— Mostly not above lin27; except at 19}m. Iin21. Milestones. — Measured from Crieff Cross to Perth, and from Crieff, James Square, westwards to Comrie ; there- after a little irregular. Measupements. Perth,* Cross. 6i Methven * Bridge. m 11 Crieff,* Jamea Square. 24 I7i 6i Comrie.* 29i 23 12 5J St. FUlans,* P.O. 36i 30J 191 12S 74 Lochearnhead • Hotel. 38i 31i 20i 14i 81 If Lochearnhead Station. Ppincipal Objects of Intepest— 23m. Himtingtower. 6im. Methven Castle and Battlefield. 11m. Inchaffray Abbey. Crieff ; Cross, Falls of Turret and Barvick. IBJm. Ochtertyre. 24Jm. Melville Monument. 26im. Dunira. A beautiful road passing through varied scenery, Lochearnhead ; Glenogle, Balquhidder, &c. Hotels OP Inns at places marked*. z Si CM tr • lu 2 i ' <^ 1 la- 6 ■?• •»■ -^ ^ i F a -^ = -<- "J -J 1. 2 ^ ^ fM - - : P: GO ": : 5r*' -^% a:i i Ti So _. i D T- T tt Li < i ee s' Ul 1 H » Z f o \ D -, f < eo v. o> . 1- u' i ! ■. l^i £ D - ' oe ^i ^ J-"^ I \r i " H ' J ( ; % 1 ^^ .', j2 'J^iS' 8t to I' I ! •^ \V-^ o c ►J u 3 O 4- •o u ? > «} ,C ji o A St 146 contour road book of scotland. 200 Perth to Kingussie. Description. — Class I. to Dunkeld, II. to Kingussie. The surface is very fine to Strathord Station ; tliereafter to Dunkeld is good but hilly. To Pitlochry the road is un- dulating at first, but becomes easier after Dowally, though of poorer surface. Through the Pass of Killiecrankie is steep, but after passing Aldclune the road is level and very good as far as Bruar, where the long ascent of the Grampians commences. From this point the surface gets gradually worse until in some parts it is little else than a loose mass of stones, in others, overgrown with grass. This continues till near Dalwhinnie when the surface improves and shortly after becomes a fine but undulating road to Kingussie. Gradients.-At 5im. Iin24; lljm. Iin21; 151m. Iinl9; 30m. 1 in 18-15 : 30im. 1 in 20 ; 31m. 1 in 19-14. There are many rough hills after Struan. With the above exceptions the gradients seldom exceed 1 in 27. Milestones.— Measured from Perth Cross, but not per- fectly equidistant, on account of deviations of the road at various points, as far as Perth county boundary. In Inverness-shire they are measured from Inverness. Measurements. Perth,* Cross. 81 Bankfoot.* 141 6 Dunkelc ,* High Street. m 13J 71 Ballinluig Station. 27i 18i 12i 4i Pitlochry,* Fountain. 34i 25^ 19^ 111 7 Blair Athole,* Hotel. 44J 36J m 221 I7f 101 Dalnacardoch. 571 49 43 35i 30J 23? 125 Dalwhinnie,* Hotel. 711 63 57 49i 44i 37i 26 J 14 Kingussie,* Court Eo. Principal Objects of Interest.— 4im. Battlefield of Lun- carty. 12m. Murthly Castle. Dunkeld ; Palace, Craig-y- barns. Birnam Hill and Wood, Falls of Braan, Neil Gow's House. Pitlochry ; to FaUs of Tummel, 30m. to Falls of Tummel and Queen's view ; and entrance to old Pass of Killiecrankie. 31m. North entrance to Pass. Sljm. Claver- house Stone. Blair Athole; Castle, Glen Tilt, Falls of Fender. 374m. Bruar Falls. Thence a desolate road to about 63m. CGira. Invernahavon Battlefield, 1386. Kingussie ; Ruthven Barracks. Hotels or Inns at places marked*, and at Birnam, Struan, and Newtonmore. None between Struan and Dalwhinnie — 20 miles. k.v z '^C •n ,. ~' M 1 T ■ -^ • = '. : -I H 3< V a 1 1 : i" L. i.1 _i'rj H^l 2( ? 4 ' o' C \ i '1 11 -1 T .: ^ 4 W / 00 4^ 00 3 CO 1 O '^% — t- ^3 \ \ ^ loJE •1 * f^ 4 't 1- "^ ^?: X -LJ J * 1- ! B / 1 U 7 CO t mat O ii • V u 4 \ [ 5 4 o IT K ^ i! t ^1 .^l ^'i -V _ ¥^ ^ "^"^ •j: K- y < w 1 ^ . i«»'l 148 CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. 20 1 Perth to Braemar. Description.— Class I. to Blairgowrie, II. to Bridge of Callj', III. to near Braemar. The road though somewhat undulating has a magiuflcent surface as far as Blairgowrie; thereafter to Bridge of Cally is good but hilly. From here to Spital the road is very hilly, with fair surface at first, but soft afterwards. It then becomes very bad and rough, with numerous steep hills of varied length, culminating in a nasty double turn on a precipitous incline— the "Devil's Elbow " — which coming from Braemar cannot be taken too carefully. Thereafter the road, though soft and very rough at first, is very good after Altamhait. Gradients. — Nothing above 1 in 26 to Blairgowrie, thence short lull into Rattray 1 in 14. After Craighall Bridge the ruling gradient is 1 in 25, with a maximum of 1 in 23. At 21im.linl4 (dangerous turn); 213m. 1 in 11; 23im. Iinl3 (dangerous turn at top); 23im. 1 in 16-13-16; 27jm.linl4; 27|m.linl2; 28m.;iin23; 29m. 1 in 17; 29im.lin20; 29Jm. 1 in 19; 29|m.l in 15; 30}m.l in 22; thence various short un- dulations till the final ascent begins at SSjm. with lin 15- 17-16-10-14-19, and is 1 in 9 on the exceedingly dangerous double turns ; thereafter decreasing to 1 in 12 at the summit. The descent is 1 in 16-15-22-15-20-13-19 ; and at 42m. 1 in 18. Milestones — To Blairgowrie, measured from Perth Bridge, — correct ; thereafter measured from Dunkeld. Measurements. I'erth,* Cross. Guildtown. Cargill Station. 5J Blairgowrie,* Well Meadow. 11 J 51 Bridge of Cally.* 241 18i 13i Spital of Glenshee * Hotel. 391 34i 281 15i Braemar,* Invercauld Arms. Principal Objects of Interest.— 2im. Scone Palace. 6:jm. Campsie Linn. 74m. Stobhall. 11m. Meikleour "Hedges." 14m. Druidsmere. 17im. CraighaU (Tully- veolan). 35m. Boar Loch. 40Jm. Cairnwell Pass, 2,200 ft., highest road in Britaui. Braemar ; see Route 241. Hotels or Inns at jjlaces marked *, and at Persie. 51 Gu 104 41 151 n 211 151 34i 281 m 44 202 Perth to Stonehaven. Description. — Class I. A magnificent road with long slopes at first, but with easy grades to near Coupar Angus when it becomes level. Thence to Forfar is smooth and t: » H £ + V o 5 •c a A £ Ph .9 150 CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. undulating, fair to Brechin, and good past Laurencekirk, ending with long descent to Stonehaven, on which care should be taken towards the foot. Gradients.— Mostly very easy except 30} & 67m. I in 24. Milestones.— Measured from Perth, George Street, to Glamis ; tlience from Forfar on to the County Boundary, where those from Laurencekirk Town Hall are met. Those to Stonehaven are from the County Buildings at that place. Measurements. Perth,* Cross. 121 Coupar Angus,* Cross. m 5i l\Iei gle. m llj 6t Glamis. « m 174 12 51 Forfar,* Town Hall. 351 23 171 lU 5J Taiinadice * Inn. 42^ 29J 241 18 12f 61 Brechin,* Town House. 53J 401 351 29 23i 171 11 Laurencekirk,* Town Hall. 67^ 54i 49t 43 371 311 25 14 Stonehaven,* Market Sq Principal Objects of Interest.— Coupab Angus; Abbey. Meigle ; Sculptured Stone. Glamis ; Castle. Forfar ; Restenneth Priory. Brechin ; Cathedral, Round Tower, Bridge. 50jm. Inglismaldie. Stonehaven ; Dunottar Cas. Hotels or Inns at places marked *, and at Balbeggie, and (Drumlithie). 203 Perth to Dundee. Description. — Class I. The surface is very good and level to bej'ond Tnchture when the road becomes more hilly ; nearing Dundee the surface is poorer, on account of heavy traffic. Gradients. — The steepest part is at 14im.l in 25. Milestones. — Measured from Perth Cross, — correct. Measurements. Perth,* Cross. 61 Glencarse,* Inn. 13} 63 Inchture. isi 94 2} Longforgan,* Church. 214 154 si 6 Dundee,* Town House. Principal Objects of Interest.— Jm. Kimioul HiU. 2|m. Kinfauns Castle. 9tm. Megginch Castle. HJm. Rossie Priory. 14Jm. Castle Huntly. The road passes along the famous " Parse of Gowrie," and there are many objects of interest in the immediate vicinity of the road. Hotels or Inns at places marked* and at (Errol). ••s s> s . ■-"^ O ■3 lO *>3 CM V, h 1 -■ - r^ - I w '4 - - - I i 1 vX 1 Kk > - CO * ■ff 1 12 UJ ':, « m J " r "^ - ui _ # n] Qj O t =! ? *^ i 1- * "? t J. -^ 57 ~1 tt" ' 1 ^5 1 ■ z u 1' 1 ^ 1 -r- 1/ S « =^ I S ^iti " ^ (0 ' 9 v<^ / . -z; "O Z s (0 ; If ;;! - 1 ^ 1 ' V' o - ■ 1 ■* H; - - i -- .. lO . : to i- 4y^- Z ::^ . i o ), 4-'-- »- -: k: i. ■>, , } * ' - -i 2 )- 1 i I g n 1^ ^T'- i- 5 & ^ X 1- 1^4 ^ 1 1 S :i- LT UJ ^ U CO : c ^ + S 0. ^ i o 1 '^ - ?i a) f" ^^ fc. u i- ; , A ? h ■> ,i5 >; "=• 3 !. OJ _I oe 1 ' ■ 3 , -' : ^^ ^> 1 -a ^fJ ■■ tn c, ^. - UJ — -~ ■ S £ _j I'i ' "^ ;'l . d z. \ -J £ cc JS 5 ■ 1 ^ 4 '-i ■£ S CO t^M- "^^ 1 ;i i^ -5 • u. :- " 1^' "S 2 1- 1'" it 71 -=.b- \^t\ A- 41 o f r c J — VJ o o f : •■'til lO 152 CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. 204 PERTH TO CAPUTH. 5 MILE=; 10 MILES reftfH- zMz Description. — Class II. A very fine smooth road as far as Stratliord Station ; thereafter not quite so good. Gradients.— At llfm. 1 in 19. Milestones. — INIeasured from Perth Cross, — correct, rrleasurements. — Perth,* Cross. Ah Liincarty Station. 7i 2i- Stanley,* Square. 12i 7J 5 Caputh,* Church. Principal Objects of Interest. — 4'm. Battlefield of Lun- carty. 6im. Thistlebridge. Stanley ; Campsie Linn. Caputh ; IMurthly Castle. 205 Methven to Glen Almond. 5 MILES 10 MILES &?«/; ^ 52: \(tf^ King S^ Tfgr- 3s: y///////////////////////////////////^ w/iw////////////////i»;w///////.- VMy///M///.y//////Miy/,'///////, ■ 3 300 Description.— Class III. Afair, but somewhathilly road. Gradients.— At Jm. 1 in 16 ; Ifm. 1 in 24-15 ; 3m. 1 in 15 ; 5m. 1 in 24. Milestones. — Continuation of those from Perth. Measurements. — Perth,* Cross. 6i Methven.* 123 61 lluchanty.* 21 14j 8i Amulrec * ; or, 201 isl 1h Crieff, James Square. Principal Objects of Interest.— 3 i|m. Glenalmond College. Very pretty scenery in Glen Almond, and up the Sma' Glen. 206 COMRIE TO GREENLOANING. 5 MILES r^ Wl K^. ^ ta^ 3e: 10 MILES ^^2I.-^-, "'/i'//////////.'//i'//ai'A K^ ^sfe:^ '/////:'/'///////////////////, '///////////////////A y///////w/////y//////////w///////. w///7/My/////M//////^////y//////.'/MyA»//. Description.— Class II. The gradients are comparatively easy, but the surface is poor, until near Braco. Gradients.— At 2^m. 1 in 22-20 ; 4m. 1 in 23. Milestones. — Continuation of those from Stirling Measurements. — Comrie.* 103 Braco.* 12^ II Greenloaning.* Principal Objects of Interest.— A rather dreary road. lOim. Ardoch Roman Camp. CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. 1J3 DUNKELD TO AMULREE. 207 5 MILES 10 MILES Description.— Class II. The road has a fair siirface, but is a little ston}- at several points. Gradients. — At Am. 1 in 19. Milestones Measured from Dunkeld, High Street, — correct. Measurements. — Dunkeld,* High Street. 2i Trochrie. 9S 5J Amulree ; * or, IGi 13 Aberfeld}',* Square. Principal Objects of Interest. — 2m. Falls of Braan. 2im. Rumbling Bridge. S^m. Trochrie Castle ruin. 208 Dunkeld to Blairgowrie, 5 MILES 10 M ILES '-'/m/'/a///////////:w/////////////M7,c'm!sm//^^^ ■.■/'■;M'm»////////////my//////M^^^ es ^ Description. — Class III. Hill}' at first, undulating after- ward ; the surface is very good nearing Blairgowrie. Gradients.— At ^m. 1 in 15; Tsm. 1 in 17. Milestones.— Measured from Dunkeld, High Street, — correct. Measurements — Dunkeld,*^ High Street. 4i Butterstone. 7i 3 Forneth. 12} 8 5 Blairgowrie,' "Well Meadow. Principal Objects of Interest The road is pleasantly wooded, and passes close to a series of charming Lochs. 209 Aberfeldy to Ballinluig. 5 MILES 10 MILES 'U^LmL^^^^'^t^l E^p^ 'm//////////m,//////7//////tv////jav^^^^^^^ 'mr//////////////////////////w////,y///^^^ ii Description.— Class III. A good, slightly undulating road, i)ut with a very steep hill at the north side of Grandtully Bridge. Measurements. — Aberfeldy,* Square. 5 Grandtully,* Hotel. 91 41 Ballinluig P.O. Principal Objects of Interest.— 23m. Grandtully Castle. Hotels or Inns at j)laces marked *, and at Logierait. 154 CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. 210 DUNKELD TO AbERFELDY. Description. — Class II. A remarkably good but very undulating road till quite near Aberfeldy, when it becomes level. Gradients.— At Um.l in 22; 13Jm.lin24; 141m.lin25. Milestones. — Continuation of those from Perth, — correct. Measurements. Dunkeld,* High Street. 5 Dalguise. 12i 7i Grantully,* Hotel. nk 12i 5 Aberfeldy,* Square. Principal Objects of Interest — Im. Neil Gow's Cottage, Falls of Braan. 14im. Grantully Castle, Aberfeldy ; Falls of Moness, Wade's Bridge, Weem Rock. The valley of the Tay is well wooded. Hotels OP Inns at places marked', and at Balnaguard. 211 Pitlochry to Rannoch. Description. — Class III. The road is very good to the Pass of Killiecrankie, after which it is exceedingly hilly, more or less all the way to Kinloch Rannoch. Along Loch Tummel the road is undulating with short hills. After Kinloch Rannoch the road is poor, and rather soft nearing Rannoch Station. Several of the hills are dangerous. Gradients.— At 3m. 1 in 17; 3im, 1 in 18; 4}m. 1 in 19-21; Sim. 1 in 21-13; G|m. 1 in 19-23-12-15; llm. 1 in 16-23; IG^m. 1 in 24-17; 17im. Iinl7; 17*m. linl9-9 (dangerous turn); 24Jm. 1 in 23. Milestones.— Measured from Pitlochry Fountain, to Rannoch ; thereafter from Gaur Bridge. Measurements. Pitlochry,* Fountain. 5jr Fincastle. 7i IJ Queen's View. 133 81 6S Tummel Bridge.* 203 151 131 7 Kinloch Rannoch,* Hotel. 281 23i 21J 14J 71 Killiechonan. 37J 32 30i 23i 161 8i Rannoch Station . Principal Objects of Interest.— 3im. Killiecrankie Pass. 4m., to Falls of Tummel. 7im. Queen's View ; Magnificent view of Loch Tummel and Schichallion. 17Jm. Dunalastair. Hotels or Inns at places marked *, and at Balnald. 212 Aberfeldy to Killin. Description. — Class II. A very good road, but with steep hill descending to Kenmore ; thereafter good to Fearnan, poor to Lawers, but improving slightly towards Killin. Gradients.— At 4im.l in 22; 5Jm. 1 in 16; 17im.l in 25-21 ; 17|m.lin24; 21im.i in 20-24-21. 1- £ (J + A £ V ^ 156 CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. Milestones. — Continuation of those from Perth, to Ken- more ; thereafter from Kcnmore — doubtful if correct. Measurements. Aberfekly,* Square. 6i Kenmore,* Hotel. 9i 31 Fearnan,* Pier. 14 71 4J Lawcrs,* Inn. 221 161 12i 81 Killin,* P.O. Principal Objects of Interest — 4Jm. Fort Lodge (Tay- mouth Castle). 6m. (Acharn Falls, Ifm. to West). 14m. for Ben Lawers. Killin ; Finlarig Castle, Glen Lochay, Falls of Dochart. Hotels or Inns at places marked *, also Bridge of Lochay. 213 AbERFELDY to Killin via Ardeonaig. Description. — Class III. As Route 212, to 6m., there- after level for several miles when the road becomes very hilly almost the whole way to Killin ; good surface at first, but poor near Killin. Several gates across the road. Gradients.— To 6m. as above, then at SJm. 1/17-23-16-18- 13; lOm.1/25-19; 12m.l/19-15; 12im.l/13-15-13; 13im.l/20; 14Jm.l/21-16-12-25; 15|m.l/16; lf;im.l/23; 17Am.l/22; 17fm. 1/15; 18im.l/13; 183m. 1/20; 20im. 1/19-23-16-18-12; 21|m. 1/15-16; 22m.l/21. Milestones, — IMeasured from Kcnmore Hotel, — correct. Measurements. Aberfeldy,* Square. 71 Acharn. 12i 4i Ardtalnaig. 15i 7i 3J Ardeonaig * Bridge. 221 15 10} 7i Killin,* P.O. Principal Objects of Interest.— 4|m. Fort Lodge (Tay- mouth Castle). 7|m. Acharn Falls. Killin ; as above. 214< Aberfeldy to Glen Lyon. Description.— Class III. As Route 197 for 5im. — a good road — thereafter fair to Fortingal, but poor and hilly, with soft surface, up Glen Lyon. Many travel via Fearnan and join this road at 9im. — 2im. longer. Gradients.— At 10 and lOJm. 1/19; 10|m.l/18; 13Jm.l/19. Measurements. Aberfeldy,* Square. 5 J Coshieville,* Inn. 8i 3 Fortingal.* 20 lih Hi Bridge of Balgie. Principal Objects of Interest.— Im. Weem Rock. 4|m., to Comrie Castle. Fortingal ; Oak, Garth Castle. Glen Lyon ; M'Gregors Leap, Meggernie Castle. Hotels or Inns at places marked *, "Weem, & Innerwick. 15S CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. y///////////////ym'/mm'/!!mm!^ w////////w///////;w///////////Mm y/////////////////////w///////mm'A 21S STRUAN TO KINLOCH RANNOCH. 1500 Smiles 10 miles 1000 .eoo ft ' liit! Description. — Class III. A tolerable and undulating road as far as Trinafour ; thereafter rough and stony till near Kiuloch Rannoch. Gradients.— At Gim. 1 in 12-15-11-13; 9m. 1 in 12. Milestones. — Continuatonof those near Kinloch Rannoch. Measurements. — Struan Station.'* 6 Trinafour. 12 J GJ Kinloch Rannoch,* Hotel. Principal Objects of Interest.— Fine view of Strath Tummel and Schichallion. 21C Kinloch Rannoch to Aberfeldy. 5 MILES 10 MILES Description. — Class III. A very roiigh road nearly the whole way to "VVhitebridge ; thereafter as Route 197. Gradients.— From 2im. to 4m.l in 17-24-12-1G-15-1G. ■ Milestones. — Measured from Kinloch Rannoch, — correct. Measurements — Kiidoch Rannoch,* Hotel. 9i ^V^litebridge. I2.h 3a- Coshieville.* 18 8 J bh Aberfeldy,* Square. Principal Objects of Interest.— The road crosses the shoulder of Schichallion, and fine views are obtained from the great altitude. Hotels or Inns at places marked *. CONTOCR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. 159 eoo Glamis to newtyle. 5 MILES 217 10 MILES Description.— Class III. A good nndulating road. Measurements. — Glamis.* GJ Ne\vt_yle.* Principal Objects of Interest. — Kinpurnej' Tower is on the liilltop above Newtyle. FETTERCAIRN TO STONEHAVEN. 21 S 5 MILES 10 MILES I For cudtinv.atioiij'roiii Cockcily to Uto iitliavcn ; ice Route ', Description. — Class II. A good road. Milestones.— From Stonehaven Countj" Buildings. Measurements. — Fettercaiin,* Town Hall. 6 (Fordoun.*) 16i ... Stonehaven,* IMarket Square. Principal Objects of Interest. — Vlxa. ruins Kincardine Castle. Montrose to Brechin. 210^ 500 5 MILES 10 MILES Description. — Class I. A verv fine smooth road. Milestones. — Measured from Erechin Town House. Measurements. — I\Iontrosc,* Town House. 8j Brechin,* Town House. Principal Objects of Interest. — Brechin; see Route 202. Montrose to Fettercairn. 220 5 MILES 10 MILES Description.— Class II. A good road with easy gradients, the first 5 miles are very good. Milestones.— Measured from ]\Iontrose, Town House. Measurements. — Montrose,* Town House. 8 Pert P.O. 12} 41 Fettercairn,* Town Hall. Principal Objects of Interest.— 2ini. County Asylum. 8fm. Inglismaldie. 160 contour road book of scotland. 221 Dundee to Blairgowrie. Description. — Class I. Rather rough till after Lochee when the road becomes fine and smooth with easy grades to the summit, then falling rather steeply with a winding descent — Tullybaccart — to Ashley. Thereafter a fine road, but with stiff hills on each side of the River Isla. Gradients.-At l^m. Iin25; lO^m. to 12m. 1 in 23-1 7-15- 18-20-18; 15m.liu25; 16m.lin22. Milestones,— From Dundee Town Ho. via Scouringburn. Measurements. Dundee,* Town House. 2 Lochee,* Station. 5i 3i Muiihead.* 141 I2I 94 Coupar Angus,* Cross. 19 17 131 4t Blairgowrie,* Well Meadow. Principal Objects of Interest. — lim. Balgay Hill. SJm. Camperdown H^use. CoDPAii Angus ; Abbey. Blair- gowrie ; Craighall. Hotels or Inns at places marked*. 222 Dundee to Alyth. Description. — Class II. As above to Muirhead ; there- after a hilly but easy road of good surface to Meigle, and fair to Alyth. Gradients. — Atlim.lin25; 14m.lin2.j; 15im.lin20. Milestones.— As Route 221. Measurements, Dundee,* Town House. 5i Muirhead.* llj 6 Newtyle,* Crossroads. 13^ Si 2i Meigle.* 17i 12 6 3i Alyth,* Market. Principal Objects of Interest.— Kinpumie Tower is very noticeable above Newtyle. Jleigle ; Sculptured Stone. Alyth ; "Arches," Bamff House. Hotels or Inns at places marked *, and Alyth June. Sta. 223 Dundee to Kirriemuir. Description.— Class II. A hilly road of fine surface, rough about the summit, poor down Glen Ogilvie, better thereafter, but hilly with a nasty dip just before Kirriemuir. Gradients.— At fra. 1/24-19-20-18; Ifm. 1/16; 2im.l/23; 3m.l/15-17; 6im.l/23-21; 8Jm.l/15; 9m.l/19; llim.1/21-15; 12im.l/19; 13m.l/23; 16Jm.l/20; 16|m.l/12, and 1/1 1, Milestones. — From Forfar Cross, and Kirriemuir P.O. Measurements. Dundee,* Town House. 6 Todhills. 12 6 (Glamis.*) 16i lOJ 4j Kirriemuir,* Town House. M 162 CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. Principal Objects of Interest.— 3im. Powrie Castle. Glamis ; Castle. Kiukiemuie; "Thrums." Hotels or Inns at places marked*, and at Glamis Station. ZZ^ Dundee to Forfar, &c. Description.— Class I. A hill3' road, but of very good surface. Care should be taken at the hill at 6Jm. The "Old" road to Brechin— (Class III.)— is very hilly with only tolerable surface. Gradients.— To 6im., as Route 223. 71m.l in 24-22. %m. 1 in 20-21-24; llim.l in 16; 13^m.l in 19. To Brechin mostly lin20, butat21im.linl5. Milestones.— Measured from Forfar Cross, — correct. Measurements. Dundee,* Town House. 6 Todhills. 14i 8i Forfar,* Town Hall. 19 13 4J AberlemnoP.O. 25J m 11 6J Brechin,* Town House. Principal Objects of Interest.— 2m. Bleachfields. Sim. Powrie Castle. 16Jm. Restenneth Priory. Aberlemno ; Sculptured Stones. Brechin ; as Route 202. Hotels or Inns at places marked *. 22d Dundee to Aberdeen. Description.— Class I. Except near Dundee this is a magnificent road with very fine surface throughout. The undulations are easy to Arbroath ; thence nearly all the way to Aberdeen the hiUs are longer but well engineered. Gradients.— At 25im.l in 23; 27im.lin25; 42im.lin22; 51m.l in 23-21. The Hills at Inverkeilor and Stonehaven should be descended carefully. Milestones.— Measured Northwards from Dundee Town House, Arbroath Cross, Montrose Town House, and North- Water Bridge ; Southwards from Aberdeen Cross and Stonehaven Bridge. Measurements. Dundee,* Town House. 8i "Woodhill,* Inn. 163 81 Ai-broath,* Town Hall. 22J 141 51 Inverkeilor.* 29J 211 121 7 Montrose,* Town House. m 34 25i 191 12S Bervie,* Cross. 511 m Ml 29i 22i 91 Stonehaven,* Market Square. 66J 581 49S 44 37 241 14} Aberdeen,* Market Street. Principal Objects of Interest.— Arbroath; Abbey, Caves, St. Vigean'a Church. 24 im. Lunan Bay and Redcastle. 36|m. Den Finella, Kaim of Mathers. 50m. Dunottar Castle. 64Jm. Old Bridge of Dee. Hotels or Inns at places marked *, and at Bourtriebush. Also at (Lunan Bay), (Johnshaven), and (Muchalls). (I 2 O 1^ |- = w H=r=i C4 o^[ o ' — r o ». ^ %- in f o to §a '■^ -2, + -o o ti -5 £ A £■ o >^ — "2 ^ £ -S a: V o t 164 CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. 22G Dundee to Brechin via Aidbar. Description.— Class III. & II. A hill.v and rather poor road to Aldbir Station ; thereafter good surface and easy. Gradients.— ^m.1/19-20-22; lim.1/21-17; 5Jm.l/19-15-22; 5*m.l/20; 7m. 1/17; 7|m. 1/18-22; 8im. 1/21: lOim. 1/18-20; liim.1/19; 14Jm.l/20; 14!m.l/18; 15im.l/17; 20^m.l/18. Thereafter nothing above 1/25. Milestones.— Measured from outside Dundee ; and from Brechin Institute. Measurements. Dundee,* To\vn House. 15i Letham. 25i 10 IJrechin,* Town House. Principal Objects of Interest. — 22jin. Aldbar Castle. Hotels OP Inns at places marked *. 227 Blairgowrie to Pitlochry. Description.— Class II. & III. The surface is good, and the grades are easy, to Bridge of Cally ; but thereafter it is very hilly with tolerable surface to Kirkmichael. Thence to Pitlochry is a very bad road on the higher parts. Gradients. -At2m.l/25-23; 5im.l/20; 20im. 1/19-14; 23m. 1/11; 24m. 1/19. Milestones. — Measured from Dunkeld, — correct. Measurements. Blairgowrie,* Well Meadow. 5J Bridge of Cally '* Hotel. 12i 7i Kirkmichael.* 25i 19i 121 Pitlochry,* Fountain. Principal Objects of Interest. — Ifm. Craighall. SJm. Blackcraig Castle. Fine view descending to Pitlochry. Hotels or Inns at places marked*, Strathloch, and Moulin. 223 Blairgowrie to Kirriemuir, &c. Description.— Class III. Steep hills for several miles, then a fine road to Kirriemuir where there is a sharp dip ; thereafter a good undulating road to Tannadice. Gradients.— J & lim,linl4; lOJm.l in 20-14 (dangerous); 13im.lin24; 14m.linl3; 14im.linl0, Milestones.— Measured from Kirriemuir P.O. Measurements. Blairgowrie,* Well Meadow. { 5i Alyth,* Market). 14i 10 Kirriemuir,* Town House. 22J 18 8 Tannadice * Inn. Principal Objects of Interest.— 2m. Eattray Cas. 7Hm. Airlie Cas., IJm. to N. Kirriemuir; "Thrums." Hotels OP Inns at places marked *. 166 CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. 220 CoupAR Angus to Dunkeld. Description.— Class III. This is a cross country road, fair surface but hilly to Meikleour, good to Dunkeld, but hilly after Caputh. Gradients.— im.l in 25; 13im.linl9; 14im.lin2.5. Milestones. — Measured from Dunkeld. Measurements. Coupar Angus,* Cross. 5 Meikleovir.* m 54 Caputh.* \il 93 41 Dunkeld,* High Street. Principal Objects of Interest — 4im. The Hedges. 13im. Quarries. Hotels or Inns at places marked *. 230 Kirriemuir to Glenisla, &c. Description. — Class III. The road is very hilly but with fair surface to Glenisla ; thereafter fair to Brewlands Bridge when the road gradually becomes soft and loose, but im- proves on joining the Glenshee road. Gradients.— Sira.lin 22; 4m. Iin21; 4fm. Iin23; 4im. 1 in 20-17; Cim.lin22; 63m. 1 in 20; 11m. 1 in 17; lljm.lin 18; 12m.l in 17-23; 19m.lin25. Milestones.— To Glenisla, measured from Kirriemuir P.O., — correct. Measurements. Kirriemuir,* Town House. 4 Kingoldrum. 9i 55 Dykeud. 13 9 3i Glenisla * Hotel. 191 151 9J 6J Lair. 24! 201 143 111 5 Spital of Glenshee* Hotel. Hotels or Inns at places marked *. 231 Kirriemuir to Clova, &c. Description. — Class III. After the very steep hill in Kirriemuir, the road is level for a short distance; there- after is hilly almost the whole way to Clova, though with very "'ood surface. To Inclimill ; branching off at Dyke- head, is a very hilly road, with fair surface. Gradients.— At im.l in 12; 3|m.linl4; 4Jm.linl5; 7m. Iinl6; 10im.lin22; 12m.lin20; 14m. 1 in 22. Milestones.— Measured from Forfar Cross. Measurements. Kirriemuir,* Town House. 5 Dykehead. 14^ 9i Clova.* lOj 5i Inchmill * Inn (Glenprosen). Principal Objects of Interest.— 3im Cortachy Castle. Hotels or Inns at places marked*. igs contour road book of scotland. 232 Forfar to Montrose. Description. — Class II. A very fair road with only slight hills, and nearing Montrose almost level. Gradients. — Nothing above 1 in 25. Measurements. Forfar,* Town Hall. 91 Crossgates. 171 8 Montrose,* Town House. Principal Objects of Interest.— IJm. Restenneth Priory. Hotels or Inns at places marked *. 233 Forfar to Carnoustie. Description. — Class III. The road has a fair surface, but is very hilly. Care should be taken at Craichie HUl. Gradients.— At Ira.l in 24-20; 4m.l in 16-12; 4|m.lin24- 16; 9im.linl9; 10}m.lin22; llim.linl6; 12m.linl6. Measurements. Forfar,* Town Hall. 4 Craichie. 13i 9* Carnoustie,* P.O. Principal Objects of Interest.— lOim. Panmure House. The Panmure Monument is noticeable on the hilltop. Hotels or Inns at places marked *. 234 Arbroath to Brechin. Description.— Class I. & II. A very fine smooth road to Friockheira ; thereafter good to Brechin. Gradients.— 14m. 1 in 24. Milestones.— Measured from Forfar Cross and reckoned on from these after Friockheim. Measurements. Arbroath,* Town Hall. 61 Friockheim * Station. 9i 2S Crossgates. 141 71 5i Brechin,* Town House. Principal Objects of Interest.— 12im. Kinnaird Castle. Hotels or Inns at places marked *. 235 Arbroath to Kirriemuir. Description.— Class I. A magnificent road of very fine surface, with easy undulations, to Forfar ; thereafter very good, but with several stiff hills. Care must be taken at the sharp dip before Kirriemuir. Gradients.— xU 18im. 1 in 19-18 ; 20|m. Iin20; 20|m. 1 in 12 and linll. Milestones.— Measured from Forfar Cross, — correct. 170 CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. Measurements. Arbroath,* Town Hall. 6S Friockheim * Station. 10 31 Aldbar Station. 15i 8S 5i Forfar,* Town Hall. 21 14| 11 5J Kirriemuir,* Town House. Principal Objects of Interest.— 8Jm. Guthrie Castle. FOEFAR ; Restenneth Priory. Kirkiemuir; "Thrums." Hotels or Inns at places marked *. 23o Brechin to Lochlee. Description.— Class II. & III. A fine but undulating road of very good surface to Gannochy Bridge ; thereafter a hilly road with poor surface, and soft in parts. Measurements. Brechin,* Town House. 6 Edzell,* Hotel. 14i 8i Millden Bridge. 17 11 2J Tarfside. 21i 15i 7i 4J Lochlee Church. Principal Objects of Interest.— 23m. Battledykes- Edzell ; Castle. SJm. "St. Andrews Tower." Lochlee; Queen's Well. Very fine scener3\ Hotels or Inns at places marked *. 2i37 Edzell to Banchory. Description — Class II. & III. A fine undulating road to Fettercairn ; thereafter poor to Clattering Brig, when the road becomes precipitously steep, with grass and loose stones over the Cairn o' Mount to Bridge of Dye. Thence the road is better, and after Strachan is good. Gradients.— At 7m.l in 18; 8i to lOJm.l in 9-8-10-14-8-11: lOi to 12|m.l in 11-12-9-17-9-18-20-14-7; 13m. 1 in 10; 13}m. lin25-7-12; 14m.l in 13-15; 15|m.linl5. Milestones — Pleasured from Edzell— vi'a "SVhitestone. Measurements. Edzell,* Hotel. 4f Fettercairn,* Town House. 18J 14i Strachan. 22 171 3i Banchory,* P.O. Principal Objects of Interest — A very dreary road over Cairn o' Mount, but very pretty near Bridge of Feugh. Hotels or Inns at places marked *. 23o Montrose to Fordoun, &c. Description.- Class II. & III. The surface of the road is very good to Laurencekirk ; thereafter fair, but hilly ; rough up Bow Glen, joining Route 237 at Clattering Brig. 172 CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. Gradients lOim.lin 14-11. Milestones. — Measured from Montrose Town House,— correct. Measurements. Montrose,* Town House. 6 Marykirk,* Cross. 101 4J Laurencekirk,* Town Hall. 15i 94 43 Fordoun,* (Aucliinblae.*) 231 I7i 13 J 8t Fettercairn,* via Bow Glen. Principal Objects of Interest. — 2im. Hillside Asylum. Bow Glen ; Drumtoclity Castle. Fine scenery. Hotels or Inns at places marked *. 230 Stonehaven to Banchory. Description. — Class II. Except about the summit the road is of good surface, but the long hills are rather trying. Gradients.— At IJm. 1 in 22; 2Jm. and i\m. 1 in 20; 8m. Iinl7; 8im.lin20; 9im.lin23. Milestones. — Measured from commencement of road in Stonehaven. Measurements. Stonehaven,* Market. 4 J Rickarton P.O. 101 51 Blairdryne. m 111 5! Banchory,* P.O. Principal Objects of Interest.— A dreary road in the higher parts. Hotels or Inns at places marked *. 240 Aberdeen to Banchory, via DurtU. Description Class 11. The road has a very fine surface and no hills of any length. It is an undulating and very easy road. Gradients.— None of any extent. Milestones. — Measured from Aberdeen, Market Street ; but after Balbridie, from Stonehaven. Measurements. Aberdeen,* Market Street. 7i Mill Inn.* 131 6 Durris. m 111 51 Banchory,* P.O. Principal Objects of Interest. — 2m. Old Bridge of Dee, scene of Skirmish. 5m. Hydropathic. 5Jm. Plair's College. Very pretty scenery, especially at Bridge of Feugh. Hotels OP Inns at places marked *, and at Heathcote. t i| Cs y in \ fi 1 t Vi Jl V : - . UJ ^f - r '^ z 3 1 '^ * J o ^. % ~ -J % Wo ['? 1 h 1 fl z O s -9? (6 E 23 41 OUT 'h MILE 1 K ^ * Mi ^- 174 contour road book of scotland. 241 Aberdeen to Braemar. Deseription.—Class I. The surface at first is rather lumpy, but after passing Culter it speedily improves and is very fine to Banchory. Thence to Aboyne is more undulating, but with very fine surface, after which to Ballater, except a short piece near Cambus o' IVIay, is almost perfect. From Ballater is very steep at first and rather stiff to Kyleacreich Inn ; thereafter excepting the short hill into Braemar, the surface is splendid with hardly a perceptible slope. Gradients.— At 40im.l in 23; 42Jm.l in 15-20. These are the only hills above I in 25. Milestones. — Measured from Aberdeen, Market Street,— correct to Banchory ; thereafter from Banchorj-. Measurements. Aberdeen,* Market Street. 71 Peterculter,* P.O. llj ."31 Drumoak. 18 101 61 Banchory,* P.O. 26 181 141 8 Kincardine O' Neil,* P.O. 30J 225 19i m il Aboyne,* Hotel. 35 271 231 17 9 4J Dinnet,* Station. 411 m 30J 23! 15 J Hi 6J Ballater, * Churct. 52 441 40i 34 26 2U 17 lOi Inver*Inn. 581 501 47 40i 32i 271 23i 16i 6i Braemar.* Principal Objects of Interest.— Very fine scenery al- most the whole way. The Banks of the Dee are well wooded on both sides. lOim. Drum Castle. 14im. Crathes Castle. 24m. Potarch Bridge. Aboyne ; Aboyne Castle, Glen Tanner. 37fm. to N., Vat Burn. Ballater; Glen IMuick, Pananich "Well. 47|m. Abergeldie Castle. 49im. Balmoral Castle and Crathie Church, 55Jm. to Invercauld House. 57Sm. Braemar Castle. Braemar ; Linn of Corrie- mulzie, Linn o' Dee, Linn of Quoich, Mar Lodge, Lion's Face. Hotels or Inns at places marked*, and at Bieldside, Bridge of Canny, Potarch Bridge, and Kyleacreich. 176 CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. ^42 Aberdeen to Lumphanan. Description.-Clasa II. From Aberdeen is lumpy at first, but the road soon improves, and is very fair, though undulating, the rest of the way. To Banchory turn off at 17|m. Gradients.— All very easy ; at 23im. 1 in 25. Milestones,— Start from some point \m. west of Market Street, — correct. Measurements. Aberdeen,* Market Street. 5J Countesswells. lOi 41 Garlogie Bridge. 14i 8! 4 Wicker * Inn. (20i 141 10 6 Banchory,* P.O.). 22i 161 12 8 71 Torphins.* 25i 191 15 11 101 3 Lumphanan. Route 269 is joined at 26im. Principal Objects of Interest.— 15|m. Montrose Trench. Hotels or Inns at places marked *. 243 Aberdeen to Tarland, &c Description — Class II. From Aberdeen, the road is lumpy at first but soon improves, and is very fair to Echt, when it becomes hilly and the surface degenerates. Hear- ing Tarland it improves, but soon becomes soft and rough, till it joins the Aberdeen-Braemar road near Cambus o' May. Thence as Route 241. Gradients.— At 15m. 1 in 24; 18im. 1 in 25; 19im. 1 in 24; 21im.lin2(); 22'(m. to 23im. 1 in 18-21-15-24; 27im. Iinl7; 28im.lin22; 29im.lin25; Slm.linlO. Milestones.— Measured from a point Jm. "West of Market Street, — correct. Measurements. Aberdeen,* Market Street. lOi Garlogie Bridge. 13 2J Echt. 24i 141 111 Crossroads.* 31i 21 18i 61 Tarland.* 42i 311 29i 17i lOi Ballater,* Church. Principal Objects of Interest — 15m. Midmar Castle 36im. "The Vat." Ballater ; as Route 241. Hotels or Inns at places marVed*. 178 contour road book of scotland. 24<4< Aberdeen to Strathdon. Description. — Class I. to Alford, thereafter Class II. The road is rough at first through Aberdeen, but soon improves, and is a very fine undulating highwaj' with splendid surface to Alford. Thereafter the road is level with fine surface to Mossat, but then becomes undulating with several stiff hills to Bellabeg, after which — still un- dulating — it rather degenerates in qualitj-. Gradients.— At 18|m. 1 in 16; 19|m. 1 in 23; 21 Jm. 1 in 24; 26ira.lin25; 36im.l in 15-25; 37im.lin22; 51im.l in 24-25. Milestones. — Measured backwards from the Old mile- stones to Skene, thus starting from a point Jm. west of Market Street, — correct to Bridge of Bucket, where they follow an older road. After Bellabeg, — correct. Measurements. Aberdeen,* Market Street. 8i Skene.* 12J 4 Waterton of Echt.* 20j 12 8 Tillyfourie. 25J I7i 131 5i Alford,* Hotel. 35 26j 22J 141- 9i Kildrummy Inn.* 45 36J 32J 24J 19i 10 Strathdon (Bellabeg), Sih 45 41 33 271 18i 8i Cockbri.lge Inn,* (Corgarff). Principal Objects of Interest.— 121m. Dunecht. Alford ; Scene of Skirmish, 1645. 351m. Kildrummy Castle, ruins. 40im. Glenbucket Castle, ruins. 44}m. Colquhomij' Castle. 45im. Mote of luvernochty. The scenery in man} parts of Strathdon is very fine, especially between Glenkiiidie and Lonach. Hotels or Inns at places marked *, and at Alford liridge, Glenkindie, Colquhonny, and Lonach. 24 ^l 2 ?•> '•"nrr- -i O ~i in STT-n 12 2" '"i C, ' ~ 4 ' 1 ■* F Hi' ^ il 2 o ^i 1 [1 ^ L 1 fl I- 1 % fl iU, ""fill i-^ -i-ill ,2 <^ 1 0.. __^ y 5 fi fel ^ o^ a Tj! - '3 4- <0 ;j 1 4 -i -h 5 - 5 ^. 00 lo = 7 2 ;, ,• -1 — ' J|;ii 1— Jl < '5 5. i - I UJ ; u ■ ri u --1- it irt rf^ ' '^w 2 lU 1 b a. W HI ' - J 1 ^ i-H _3 J"^ « Kj i 1- c •; ^ 1 '" \% -'^ 1 -9^1 if til 1 a 1 f' 3 III CO ^1 UI y u ft < If 5 1 ill K I T^ 1 1 =f "ft < 1 3 7 ff w T ' "'' t i 5 ? gr't -= J i -lu c^ ^ , C ^-4 *^ '; ^r "■' " ' ir •- CTT " 1 s i. ^l - 1. 3 •^r ' -V i '\ - 1 1 JT ft' J... ^ " >> .--L- „ 1 I Lli.! §^ ll S' '• 5| " ISO CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. 252 Stonehaven to Mill Inn. Smiles 10 miles T;p//////////////////////////Ay,:'/.M7mm,. u,-;^ Description. — Class III. The road has a fair siirface but is very steep at both ends. Gradients.-At lm.liii21-12-l'l; !)im.l in 24-14. Measupements.— Stonehaven,* Market Square. 10 Mill luu.* 253 BALLATER TO BALMORAL. 5 MILES IOmiles Description. — Class III. A fair road at first but it soon becomes very steep and soft, imiiroving again after Abergeldie. Route 241 is the direct road. Gradients.— At 2m. 1 in IG. IVIeasupements.— Ballater,* Church. 3f Glengirnoclc. 81 41 Crathie Chiu-ch. 171 13 J 9i Braemar.* Principal Objects of Interest.— lilm. Knocli Castle ruin. 6jm. Abergeldie Castle. S^m. Balmoral Castle. 254 BRAEMAR TO INVEREY, &C. 5 MILES 10 MILES xlL ■//////////////, y//////////y///. W////////m r/////my/////////,:'M y/ff////////////////////////. W///M7//////////y///M w//////////////////////////////m^^ "m Description.— Class III. A fair road, but somewhat hilly. Gradients.— At 3im.l in 20. Milestones.— Pleasured from Braemar Bridge, — correct. Measurements. — Braemar * ; 5m. Inverey. Principal Objects of Interest.— 3Jm. Linn o' Corrie- mulzie. 3im. Mar Lodge. G^m. Limi o' Dee. 8|m. Old JMar Lodge. lOim. Linn o' Quoich. CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. 1S7 Inverurie to Alford. 2oS 5 MILES 10 MILES //////////.'//M'////////y//W, ,,„„„.™-„„«»™^,„ — ,,,,,,/my/////m/////,y/////////y. Description. — Class II. A very good road with remark- ably easy gradients. Gradients.— At \\\\\. 1 in 19. Milestones. — Measured from Aberdeen via Blackburn, — partly correct. TTeasupements. — Aberdeen* Inverurie,* Square. 151 5 Kemnay.* 19J 8} 3S Monymusk Roadend. 22J 12J 7i 31 Tillvfourie. 27} iri I2i 81 5i Alford ♦Hotel. Principal Objects of Interest. —Fine views of the valley of the River Don. 256 Ellon to Methlick. 5 MiLr^ 10 MILE'= Description.— Class II. A good undulating road. Bleasurements.^Ellon.* 4f Ythanbank. 81 3 J Methlick,'' Church. Principal Objects of Interest.— The banks of the Ythan are ver}" pretty, especiallj' near Methlick. Turriff to bogniebrae. 257 5 MILES 10 MILES ■mm//:m//////////////////w///////////^^^^^^ '.r^ym ■m////a>:'///////////////M////w////////^^^^^ jsoo Description.— Class IT. The road has a fine surface but is very hilly. Care must be taken at the turn at Tiurriff Station. Gradients.— At 3m.liii20; 2', m. 1 in 20-24; 4m.lin25; 5im.lin]7; Gm.linlB; 8m.l in 17-11. Milestones.— IMcasured from Turriff Station. Measurements.— TurrilT,* High Street. 51 Fortrie. 10 4 1 Forgue. Hi 51 li Bogniebrae.* 188 contour road book of scotland. 258 Peterhead to Elgin. Description. — Class I. This is a magnificent road witl v^ry fine surface nearlj' the whole way. It is a little lumpj after Brucklay Station, near Banff, Portsoy, and Cullen, but in the other parts the surface is mostly very good; between CuUen and Fochabers it is not quite so good. Gradients.— At 27im.lin25; Slm.lin 23-20; 35m.lin 16; 47im.lin24; 4Sjm.l in 21-19; G0Jm.lin20. Milestones. — Measured from Peterhead Church, to New Pitsligo; thereafter from Banff Town Hall, then from Banff, High Street, to Fochabers, — correct ; thereafter from Elgin Cross, — correct. Measurements. Peterhead.* 8 J Mintlaw.* 18i 91 New Pitsligo,* Market. 33J 25 151 Macduff,* Town Hall. 34J 26 161 1 Banff,* Town Hall. m 33J 24i 8J 7J Portsoy * Church. 481 29i 193 14i 13^ 51 Cullen,* Town Hall. 60J 51i 42i 26i 255 18 121 Fochabers,* Square. ml 601 51 351 341 261 214 SI Elgin,* Cross. Principal Objects of Interest.— lOim. Abbey, 23|m. Byth House. Banff ; Duff House, Bridge of Alvah. 37im. Asylum. Cdllen ; Cullen House. Fochabers ; Gordon Castle. Elgin ; Cathedral. Macduff, Banff, Portsoy, and Cullen, are important centres of the fishing industry. Hotels or Inns at places marked *, and at Inchgower. 2S^ Ellon to Newbyth, &c. Description.— Class II. This is a fair but hilly road, and though comparatively level to New Deer is somewhat rough. Thereafter it is a poor and very hill}' road. GradientSi — At Im. 1 in 24; 4|m. 1 in 19; loim. 1 in 21; 15Jm.lin23; ISVm.l in 18-16-19; 19m.linl9. Measurements. Ellon,* Square. 8 Auchnagatt,* Station. m Ai New Deer,* P.O. 191 111 6J Newbyth,* Square. 311 233 191 12i Banff,* Town HaU. Principal Objects of Interest — Fine views of the county after New Deer. Hotels or Inns at places marked *. ° r i' «V fS '' = w\ ^ :.-.4 "}" % >r\ s 1' "^i-rr- ^ CO u _J ~ " ^ :! o - r~ -CI '1 ■^ -i 4 UJ 1 - -J T^ s: ir in /}■ CD 7 ^ i - ^r M V i y 1 • f 1^ I" '3 : ? >" ! 5 IJj O Ci :; ^ ;; ! 5 ,- 5 ^ ^ rA '? ♦ < LJ C _J " ^ J I ID . ;,: UJ |,, \ s ^ '•• ; <* <; i' ■: 'i' e ' * i 5 V - ■ : J (C h .144- 1 1 i ■■^ H -2 4- 204 C02^^T0UR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. 270 Keith to Craigellachie. 1000 Smiles 10 miles Description. —Class II. After Fife-Keith a fine smooth road as far as IMuIljen ; thereafter hilly, with a steep tiescent to Craigellachie. Gradients.— At 8im. Iin25: 9Jm. Iinl6; 9Jm. 1 in 17 ; lll:n. Iinl4. Ileasurements— Keith.* 5i IMulben. Ill CI Craigellachie.* Principal Objects of Interest.— Fine scenery approaching Craigellachie. 230 Grantown to Carrbridge. 6 MILE S IOMILES 1000 t^rklltOWO- j, njil/ i l/littuL SCO ,„^,„„,„, ■,,,,r/////////////v/////////w////////^^^^^ yA'////////yjW//////:y/////////y////////////////^^^^^ w////////////////My/////////yy////////^^^^ 3- Description.— Class II. A fine undulating road all the way. Milestones. — Measured from Grantown, after Dulnan Bridge from Carrbridge. Measurements — Grantown,* Square. 3J Dulnan Bridge. 71 4i Duthil. 95 6i 2i Carrbridge,* HoteL Principal Objects of Interest.— The road is very pretty itweer 281 between Dulnan Bridge and Carrbridge. if* Elgin to Garmouth. 5 MILES 10 MILES ^ S^^^^^fe ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^s. j £tr- ifanv l Description. — Class II. A very good undulating road. Measurements.— Elgin* Cross. 3j Lhanbryd. 8 J 5 Garmouth.* Hotels or Inns at places marked *. CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. 205 Elgin to Dallas. 5 MILES 282 10 MILES Deseription.— Class III. A fair undulatiug road. Gradients.-At 5m. 1 in 18-22; 10m. 1 in 21 . Measurements.— Eigm,* Cross. n Kellas. 101 3 J DaUas, P.O. Elgin to burghead. 283 eoo 5 MILES 10 MILES 3* w*« 4e p3 ::XSE5: ^^^.0^*"! l^h^ 15^^ \Lm WA Description.— Class II. A very good road. Gradients.— At IJm. 1 in 24.' Milestones. — Measured from Elgin Cross, — correct. Measurements.— Elgin,* Cross. 81 Burghead,* P.O. Principal Objects of Interest. -Burghead; Roman Camp. 284 Forres to Burghead. 10 MILES |d! ^^ P^ ^ -^ M^ -1- X -"-rTfTrTfflS. IS P^ izfc- Description. — Class III. A good undulating road. Milestones.— Measured from Forres Court House. Measurements — Forres,* Court House. 21 Kinloss. 91 7 Burghead,* P.O. Principal Objects of Interest — jm. Sweno's Stone. 285 600 NAIRN TO FORTROSE. 5 MILES 10 MILES Description — Class II. A fine, smooth, and level road. Ferr}- at Fort George (Im.). Milestones. — I\Ieasured from Xairn Cross, — correct. Measurements.— Nairn,* Cross. 8i Fort George.* n? 2J Fortrose,* Cross. Principal Objects of Interest.— Fort George ; Old Fort. Fortrose ; Cathedral. 206 CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. 28G Elgin to Keith via MuWen. Description. — Class II. Very good surface for several miles, then a fair umlulatiiig road to Orton. After the very steep hill past Boat of Brig, the road is good with slight undulations. Gradients. -At 5m.lin22; lOJm.lin 13-16-14-16. Milestones.— Measured from Elgin Cross, and from Aberdeen. Measurements. Elgin,* Cross. 9i Orton Station. m 31 Mulben, P.O. 18i 9 51 Keith.* Principal Objects of Interest. — Very pretty scenery in the Spey Valley. Hotels or Inns at places marked *. 2o7 Elgin to Aberlour. Description. — Class II. A fine undulating road to Rothes ; thereafter level to Craigellachie, after which there is a short hill ; thence level and very good to Aberlour. Gradients.— At Im. lin2o; 4im. 1 in 21-23; 8Jm. Iin21; 94m.l in 20-24; ISim.linlS. Milestones.— Measured from Elgin Cross,— correct. Measurements. Elgin,* Cross. 10 Rothes,* Square. 121 2J Craigellachie,* P.O. 14 J 41 2 Aberlour,* Square. Principal Objects of Interest. — Very pretty scenery at Craigellachie. Hotels or Inns at places marked *. 2S8 Elgin to Forres via puscarden. Description. — Class III. A fair undulating road to Pluscarden, then very steep ; after Cantsford it is com- paratively easy. Gradlents.-At7im.l in 20-17-22; 8im.linl3; 9im.lin21; 10m.linl6; 12im. in20. Measurements. Elgin,* Cross. 6i Pluscarden. 15J 8i Forres,* Court House. Principal Objects of Interest. — G^m. Pluscarden Abbey, ruins. 12im. Blervie Castle. FOEBES ; Nelson Monu- ment, Sweuo's Stone. Hotels or Inns at places marked*. 2 Or r? (0 u K K o u. o ui 00 00 U m A 1 ■5 - 1 T 1 ■l ■■r i( z i 1 "5 -• i t i w w. ^ l3ii - 5_ 1 1 T : Tf'^ 208 contour road book of scotland. 230 Forres to Dalnashaugh. Description. — Class III. The road has a fair surface to Dallas, but there are some stiff hills ; thereafter rather poor surface and steep hills. After Knockaudo the surface is better, but the road is undulating. Ferry across the River Spey at Blacksboat. Gradients.— At 3m. 1 in 20; 6Jm. Iinl7; 8|m. Iinl9; lOJm. Iinl5; 12im. Iin21; 13^m. Iinl5; 15|m. Iinl7; 18|m.linl7; 19im.linll. Measurements. Forres,* Court House. 8 Dallas, P.O. 15i 7i Knockando, P.O. 19 11 3^ Blacksboat. 211 135 61 2 J Dalnashaugh Inn.* Principal Objects of Interest — 2im. Elervie Castle. 7im. Tor Castle. Moorland on the higher parts. Hotels or Inns at places marked*, and at Rafford. 200 Forres to Grantown. Description.— Class II. This is a fine road with very steady and comparatively easj' gradients. The surface is very fine to Dunphail, then becomes rather poorer, with loose stones past Dava till nearing Grantown, when it be- comes very fine. Gradients.-At 6Jm.lin23; 8Jm.lin24; 8Jm.liul9; 10m. Iin25; l-llm.linH; 20im.linl3. IHilestones. — Measured from Grantown Square, — incor- rect between Dunphail and Dava. Measurements. Forres,* Court House. 7f Dunphail Station. 14^ 6J Dava Inn.* 21 J 14i 71 Grantown,* Square. Principal Objects of Interest.— Nelson Monument above Forres. Remarkably fine road through Altyre "Woods. 6m. Randolph's leap to W. Dava ; Loch-an-dorb to W. Very dreary moorland after Dava. Grantown ; Castle Grant. Hotels or Inns at places marked •. 2^1 Forres to Duthil. Description. — Class III. The first 6 miles of the Gran- town road are very good ; thereafter to Ferness is fair but hilly, after which the road becomes very bad with loose stones, and is in a dreadful state till quite near Duthil. This last part is almost disused. 210 CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. Gradients.-At 6im.l in 16-20-15; 7m.lin23; 7|m.lin20; ISm.l ill 14-23-20; ISim.l in 19; 20Jm.l in 21; 22im.l in 15; 24m.lin24. Milestones.— To Ferness, measured from Grantown ; thereafter from Nairn (Route 292). Measurements. Forres,* Court House. 7J Relugas. 11 3i Ferness, Crossroads. 25 17i 14 Dutliil. Principal Objects of Interest— Very pretty near Relugas, dreary moorland after Burnside. 2S2 Nairn to Dava. Description — Class III. The surface is good for the first eight miles ; when the road descends steeply to Ferness Bridge with a corresponding ascent ; easier there- after, but with poor surface. Gradients.— At 9im. 1 in 23-16 ; 10m. lin 14-25; 13Jm. 1 in 20. Milestones. — Measured from Nairn County Buildings ; after Ferness, from Grantown Square. Measurements. Nairn,* Cross. 5 Littlemill. lOi 5i Ferness, Crossroads. 151 105 51 Dava. 23i 18i 13 71 Grantown,* Square. Principal Objects of Interest,— Very fine scenery at Ferness Bridge ; very drearj- thereafter. Hotels or Inns at places marked *. 2^3 Nairn to Daviot. Description. — Class III. As far as Cawdor the road is of good surface, with easj- undulations ; thereafter it is rather poor, with a stiff hill past Galcantrj'. Gradients.— At 9m. lin 25-13; 12m. lin 22. There are short hills of 1 in 24. Milestones.— Measured from Nairn, Straths Monument,— correct to Cawdor. Measurements. Nairn,* Cross. 51 Cawdor,* Bridge. 161 11 Craggie Inn.* m 12i li Daviot Church. Principal Objects of Interest. — 4m. Brackia Distillery. Cawdor ; Castle. 7im. Kilravock Castle. Hotels or Inns at places marked *. T^ o T3 x; 'J + •o US V 212 CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. 204 Inverness to Elgin. Description. — Class I. Tiie road is rather lumpy at first, but after Culloden Station the surface improves, and is exceptionally fine to Nairn. Thence to Forres is very good, after which the road becomes more undulating, with a slight hill before Elgin. Gradients.-At 36im. 1 in 24. Milestones. — Measured from Inverness suburbs and Nairn Cross, — correct to Forres. Thereafter from Elgin Cross, — correct. Measurements. Inverness,* Town Hall. 91 Lower Crossroads [to Fort George Station). 15i 6 Nairn,* Cross. ISJ 81 21 Auldearn P.O. 26i 161 lOf 8 Forres,* Court House. 321 22J m 14J 6i Alves. 38 2Si 22i 195 114 51 Elgin,* Cross. Principal Objects of Interest.— Culloden Station is some miles from the Battlefield. Auldearn ; Battle, 1645. 22Jm. Brodie Castle, Darnaway Castle. Forres ; Sweno's Stone. The Nelson Monument is very prominent on the hilltop. Elgin ; Cathedral. Hotels or Inns at places marked *. ! 20S Inverness to Nairn ««a cuUodtn. Description. — Class III. The first few miles of the Perth road are very good ; thereafter it is steep and with poor surface to Culloden Cairn, when it improves and continues of fair surface to Nairn. Gradients.— At 2Jm.linl8; 3Jm.linl6. Measurements. Inverness,* Town HaU. 5J Culloden Cairn. 12 6i Clephanton. 18 12i 6 Nairn,* Cross. Principal Objects of Interest. — Culloden ; Battlefield, 1746. 6im. Cumberland Stone, llim. Kiiravock Castle. 20O Inverness to Kingussie. Description. — Class II. The road is slightly rough at first but improves near Culcabock, and though the hills are long and very stiff, the surface is particularly good. The road is undulating with good surface past Moy, but after Freeburn Inn, becomes rather poor tiU nearing Carr- bridge when it improves. Thence to Aviemore the road is 4- ■^lA n % I- ¥ h f'- V t ■'-L-h ■'t- i t ^ l- a o .5 > ■ u pj ^ H rfl >^ C^ 3 •a O •— » « + ra 13 Q) A >, -1 T) c p: o j= Tl M kt ^ oc ii S ^ O o (,) Uh Si Tl •n e: H V i?5 It o" ^ lO 214 CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. very good, after which it is undulating with fair surface to Kingussie. This road is peculiarly liable to change accord- ing to the season. The direct but steep road Inverness to Culcabock is im. shorter. Gradients.— At 3m. mostly 1 in 16; 6Jm.l in 23-20. 75m. 1 in 23-13; 9m. 1 in 21-18; 19im.lin24; 24m. 1 in 23-16; 27Jm. linlS; 32im.linl8; 38|m.lin22. Milestones. — Measured from Inverness suburbs, — correct. Measurements. Inverness,* Town Hall. 71 Craggie Inn.* y* Inn. Freeburn Inn.* 91 Carrbridge,* Hotel. 16S 7i Aviemore Station, 19 91 21 Lynwilg Inn.* 281 19i 12 91 Kingussie,* Court House. Principal Objects of Interest. — 2Jm. CuUoden to E. Fine scenery in the valleys of the Rivers Nairn and Find- horn into which the road dips. Carrbridge ; Old Bridge. Very picturesque scenery. Aviemore ; Rothiemurchus Forest and Loch-an-eilan. 35m. Kinrara. 41|m. Belleville House. Kingussie ; Ruthven Barracks. Hotels or Inns at places marked *. lit 4i JNIo 15S 8 3J 24} 17S 134 32 m m 341 27 221 44 361 321 207 Craggie Inn to Inverfarigaiq. Description.— Class II. This is a well made road with easy gradients, but the surface is only fair to Flichity Inn ; thereafter it is very rough and stony. Gradients — At 12im.lin20; 13im.lin23; 14m. 1 in 21; 18m. 1 in 20-16-20-25-11. Milestones — Continuation of those from Invemess, — correct. Measurements. Inverness* Town HaU. ... Craggie Inn.* 151 81 Flichity Inn.* 22J 16i 7i Errogie Inn.* 27i 21 12i 4} Foyers Hotel.* m 21J 13i 51 i Foyers Pier. Principal Objects of Interest. — The scenery up Strath Nairn is very fine. Hotels or Inns at places markedj*. 203 Inverness to Fort Augustus. Description. — Class II. & III. At first the road has a good surface, but there are several slight hills to Dores. Thence along the shores of Loch Ness is undulating with fair surface to Inverfarigaig, when the road — leaving the 216 CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. Loch — rises rather steeply to Foyers Hotel. Thereafter the road gets worse and worse, and after Whitebridge is a loose mass of stones, with very steep hills, the descent to Fort Augustus being almost precipitous at several points. At times the surface from Whitebridge to Fort Augustus is little better than a watercourse. Gradients — At 3im.lin23; 6im.l in 15-25; 16Jm.liall; 16im.linl7; 17m.l in 11-24. At 19m. is 1 in 8; 20m. 1 in 10. After Whitebridge the grades average about 1 in 20; but are 1 in 13 at 25im., and 1 in 10 at 27m. The descent begins with 1 in 15-13, and is lin7 at 29im. and Slim., the rest being on an average about 1 in 11. These hills are of course highly dangerous. Milestones. — Measured from Inverness suburbs, — correct to Foyers; thereafter from Fort Augustus, — correct. Measurements. Inverness,* Town Hall. 8 Dores,* Inn. 181 101 Foyers Hotel.* 23i 15i 4J Whitebridge Inn.* 321 241 14 9i Fort Augustus.* Ppinclpal Objects of Interest.— 2im. Ness Castle. 19m. Fall of Foyers. The scenery about Foyers is very fine, and magnificent views are obtained of " Glen More." Hotels or Inns at places marked *. 2S^ DoREs TO Whitebridge. Description.— Class III. This is a fearful road with very bad surface the whole way — stony at first, soft afterwards — the fine scenery is the onlj' attraction. Gradients.— At Im. 1 in 13-9-26-15; 2Jm. 1 in 25. Milestones. — After Torn ess, measured from Inverness via ISssich ; afterwards from Errogie Inn. Measurements. Inverness,* Town HaU. 8 Dores,* Inn. 14 6 Torn ess. 17i 9J 31 Errogie Ijin.* 241 16S 101 (ii Whitebridge Inn.* Principal Objects of Interest The road passes through very grand scenery. Hotels OP Inns at places marked *. 300 !nverness to Fort William. Description. -Class II. A very undulating road with a number of rather abrupt turns. The road is undulating, but with comparatively easy hills at first, and has a fine surface as far as Drumnadrochit, when the hills become steeper and the road has a poorer surface. After Fort , VI S > ii j= -c a A --^ r J TI C bM u. 6S -a V S .. h & 222 contour road book of scotland. 304 Inverness to Invergordon. Description. — Class II. Good surface to Kessock Ferry (|m.), thence tlie road is very good to Munlochj', after which it becomes poor and hilly. Ferry to Invergordon (|m.). The road more usually followed is by Fortrose ; see Route 305. Gradients.— At 3|m.l in 25; 9m. 1 in 19-15; lO^m. Iin22- 12-17; 14^m.linl7; 15m. 1 in 22. Milestones. — Measured from Dingwall. Measurements. Inverness,* Town Hall. 6 J Munlochy. 18 j 12 Invergordon,* Tower. Hotels or Inns at places marked *, and at Kessock. 305 Inverness to Cromarty. Description. — Class II. Good surface to Kessock Ferry (fm.), thence the road is very fine, but slightly hiUy to Avoch, where it becomes almost level. After Rosemarkie the surface is scarcely so good, and there are several stiff bills, A branch to Invergordon strikes off at 14|m., and is more generally used than Route 301. Gradients.— At 3^m. 1 in 25. To Invergordon at 15im. Iinl7; mm.linl4. Milestones. — Measured from Dingwall. Measurements. Inverness,* Town Hall. 2 North Kessock.* 6} 4} Munlochy P.O. 12i lOi 5i Fortrose,* Cross. 22 20 15i 91 Cromarty,* Pier ; or, 22 20 15i 91 Invergordon,* Tower. Principal Objects of Interest. — Fortrose : Cathedral. Cromarty : "The Soutars," Cromarty House, Hugh Miller's Monument. Hotels or Inns at places marked *. 300 CoNON TO Cromarty. Description. — Class III. The road has a good surface at first, but is hilly till past Balblair, when it becomes almost level with good surface. Gradients.— At Oim. 1 in 22-17. Measurements. Couon* P.O. 81 Drumcudden lun.* 12i 4i Baluiair Inn.* 15 6i 2J Jemimaville. 191 11 6J 4 J Cromarty,' Pier. Principal Objects of Interest. — Cromarty ; as Route 305. Hotels or Inns at places marked*. k i s o C4 ^' > l- < s o Q o HI Z i O o Z ^ o o (d o o 111 H 3 O am til S 11 .^'1 m ss 1 rrii ^ ^ 1 i 111 11 224 CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAXS. 307 Inverness to Fort George. 600 5 MILES 10 MILES Descrlption.-Class II. Tlie road is rather lumpy at first, but improves after Culloden Station. Milestones,— ^Measured from Inverness suburbs, — correct. Measurements.— Inverness,* Town Hall. 3^ Culloden Station. 101 1\ Campbelltown. 12i 81 If Fort George.* Principal Oi)jects of Interest.— CuUoden Battlefield lies n-arly 3 miles to the south of the station. C^m. Castle Stuaf t. Fort George ; Old Fort. oOo Drumnadrochit to Invercannich. 5 MILES 10 MILES Description.-Clpss III. As far as Glenurquhart the surface is good ; Init thereafter it is hilly and soft, with a dangerous descent to Strath Glass. Gradients.— At O.^m. Iinl3; lO^m. to ll|m. 1 in21-13- *J-23-19 (dangerous). Milestones. — Continuation of those from Inverness. Measurements.— Drumnadrochit Hotel.* 6 J Glenurquhart P.O. V2h G Invercannich Hotel." 30^ Invercannich to Affrick lodge. SIMILES 10 MILES Description.— Class ITT. A fair undulating road for two miles, tlien a soft bad road most of the way. Gradients.— At ?m. 1 in 12. Measurements — Invercannich Hotel.* 12J Affrick Lodge. Principal Objects of Interest.— 2Jm. Chisholm's Pass. 4im. Dog Falls. P^xquisite scenery in Glen Affrick. CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. 22.-. Dingwall to Inverness. 5 I.1M_Z=! 10 MILES 310 Kessock to Inverness is shown on RouU SOU- Description. — Class II. This road has a splendid surface. Ferry at Kessock (2m.). Gradients— At SJ-m.l in 21-25-19-16-20; 4im.linlG. Milestones.— Measured from Dingwall. Measurements.— Dingwall,* Old Court House. \\% N. Kessock.* 13J 2 Inverness,* Town Hall. 311 TAIN TO Cromarty, Stff^ s g \^ 10 MILF<; ^a^i ^ #ga^^^ Description.— Class II. This road has a very fine sur- face, and is level after Nigg Sta. Ferry to Cromarty (lin.). Milestones. — Continuation of those on Invergordon Road. Measurements — Tain,* County Buildings. 41 Nigg Station. Ill 7 Cromarty,* Tier. Principal Objects of Interest.— Cro:^iarty ; as Route 305. 312 Tain to Tarbat Ness. 5 MILES 10 MILES r"r'r~-— 111 1 1 il~ Description.— Ckss II. A fine smooth road. Milestones— At first from Tain, County Buildings. Measurements — Tain,* County Buildings. 9i Portmahomaclc,* Inn. 12} 3i Taibat Ness Lighthouse. 313 Tain to Dornoch, &c. 5 M1LE<5 10 MILES 15 MILES The first 5 miles are shovn on Route S17. Description,— Class II. To IMeikle Ferry, as Route 317 ; thereafter a fine road to Dornoch. The continuation past Little Ferry is in poor condition. Little Ferry (im.). Measurements.— Tain,* County Buildings. 9J Dornoch,* County Buildings. 17J 71 Golspie,* Hotel. Principal Objects of Interest.— Dornoch ; as Route 302. Golspie ; as Route 333. 226 contour road book of scotland. 314- Struy to Monar Lodge. Descpiption — Class III. This is not a good road. The surface is fair at first, but soou becomes soft and bad, and at several points is very loose. Gradients.— At 13}m.l in 17; is the only hill of note. Milestones.— Continuation of those from Inverness. Measurements. Struy Hotel.* 141 Monar Lodge. Principal Objects of Interest.— The scenery up this valley amply repays the tourist, but can hardly be con- sidered equal to Strath Affric. I 31 S MuiR OF Ord to Strath Conon. Description. — Class III. The road has a good surface as far as Clachuile Inn ; but thereafter is slightly' hUly, and with several rough parts. The driving road continues as far as Scardroy, 23|m. from Muir of Ord. Gradients.— At 4m.lin25; lOJm.l in 16-19. Milestones.— Measured from Muir of Ord Post Office, correct. Measurements. Muir of Ord,* P.O. 5J Clachuile Inn.* 15i lOi Strathconon Inn.* Principal Objects of Interest — The scenery in Strath (^onon is pretty, but at first there is little noteworthy. Hotels or Inns at places marked *, and at MUton. 31 C Alness to Bonar Bridge. Description.— Class II. The road rises with a stiff gradient at first, with fair surface, and then is a long and steady ascent. After Sittenham the surface degenerates and is very poor past Aultnamaiu, with a rough and steep descent to Feam Lodge. Thereafter the road is very good to Bonar Bridge. Gradients.— At Im.l in 17-19. From 12m. to 13^m. the ruling gradient is 1 in 17; at 12 Jm. 1 in 13. Milestones.— Measured from Bonar Bridge, — correct. Measurements. Alness P.O. 9J Aultnamain Inn.* ISi 9i Bonar Bridge.* Principal Objects of Interest.— After Sittenham a very monotonous road. 3m. Ardross Castle to W. Hotels or Inns at places marked *, and at Ardgay. ^^ St II T ft i'^s 2 lO llj a Q a < Z o GO O «)° CO u (0 w u I- Si 10 'r / . -A XLL ■§=, -i: _*^'S t: 228 contour road book op scotland. 317 Tain to Wick. Description. — Class II. Leaving the Bonar Bridge road at 2jin., it is a rough track down to the Meikle Ferry pier, where ferry across {Ira.). Thence the road has a very fine surface, but is somewhat hilly between Evelix and the Mound, and between Brora and Helmsdale. From Helms- dale to Latheron over "the Ord" is most trying, and with some particularly dangerous hills, on which the surface is rough, but the more level parts are decidedly good. After Latheron the surface is very good. Gradients.— At lOim. 1 in 20; 13m. 1 in 25; 20m. 1 in 23; 28Jm.l in 18-23; 30|m.l in 20; 34im. 1 in 21. The ascent of the Ord has varying grades, and is 1 in 14 at 37Jm.; and linl5 at 38m.; and 1 in 16 at 39}m. Berriedale HiU S. side 1 in 10-9-12; N. side 1 in 12. Dunbeath S. 1 in 14-1 7; N. 1 in 17-19. Latheronwheel S. 1 in 18; N,linl7. These hills are highly dangerous, — those at Berriedale and Dunbeath having most dangerous turns. Milestones.— At first from Tain, County Buildings. In Sutherland, measured from Bonar Bridge via Dornoch, — tolerably correct. In Caithness, from Wick, County Build- ings, — correct. Measurements. Tain,* County Buildings. 7i Clashmore Inn.* 15i 7} Mound Station. 19J HI 3J Golspie,* Hotel. 25 m 9J 5J Brora,* Bridge. 36i 29 21i 17| Hi Helmsdale,* Hotel. 56i 49i 41 J 371 31i 20i Latheron,* P.O. 60i 521 45 41i 35i 23i 3i Lybster,* Portland Arms. 731 653 58i 54i 481 363 161 131 Wick,* Co. Buildings. Principal Objects of Interest.— 12m. Skelbo Castle. 15m. "The Mound." Sutherland Monument on hilltop. 20ira. Dunrobin Castle. Helmsdale ; Castle ruin. Berrie- dale ; Castle ruin. Dunbeath ; Castle ruin. After Berrie- dale the country is almost treeless, and has a most mono- tonous appearance. At the coast, however, there is some fine clifif scenery. Wick; "Trams," Harbour. Hotels or Inns at places marked *, and at Meikle Ferry, Poles, Dunbeath, and Forse. 313 Dornoch to Lairg. Description.— Class III. A fine but hilly road at first, then fair surface past Eogart, but rather poor near Lairg. Gradients.— IJm. 1/24; 6|m.l/24; 7m. 1/19; 21m.l/20. ot a s O to H ^ X O o z K o S9i u I- D O u r \E i u^^ I •^3 -/^ .' \; ll f 230 CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. Measurements. Dornoch,* County Buildings. 6J Mound Station. 103 4i Rogart,* Station. 21i 141 101 Lairg,* Hotel. Principal Objects of Interest — 4im. Skelbo Castle. 6 jm. "The Mound." Very dreary road after Rogart. 310 Helmsdale to Melvich. Description.— Class III. This is a well made, but narrow road, up Strath Ullie and down Strath Halladale. The surface throughout is pretty uniform — fair, inclining to be soft. This route is sometimes preferred to the more direct road to Thurso via Latheron, as it avoids the nasty hills. Gradients.— At 9Jm.l in 23; 23im.lin22; 27m.linl6. Measurements, Helmsdale,* Hotel. 9 Kildonan Church. 241 151 Forsinard Hotel.* 40i 31i 153 Melvich,* Inn ; or, 43i 34i 183 Reay,* Inn. Principal Objects of Interest. — After Kildonan a most monotonous and desolate road for about 20 miles. Hotels or Inns at places marked *, 320 Wick to John o' Groats. Description. — Class II. A fine road with smooth surface and easy hills to Freswick ; thereafter rather steeper, but with good surface past Canisbay. A more direct road to John o' Groats has been constructed lately, but it is steeper, and the surface is hardly formed yet. Gradients.— At lOJm.linlG; lUm.lin23; 12Jm.lin24. Milestones. — Measured from Wick Cross, — correct. Measurements. Wick,* County Buildings. 7J Keiss* Inn. 171 91 Huna * Inn. 191 llJ John o' Groats * via Canisbay. 163 9i John o' Groats * direct. Principal Objects of Interest.— IJm. Ackergill Tower. Girnigoe ; Castle. Keiss ; Castle ruin. Freswick ; Castle. 163m. "John o' Groats House." Hotels OP Inns at places marked *. ^ 5 O J? rr z z < z Z tc o (0 o oe O 1 - ** z I o o I- o CO 2 IT, u I- O ^i . 1^ = liS; ' '•■.i -^:- SC II 232 CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. 321 Wick to Thurso. Description. — Of the two roads that via Watten (Class II.) is the preferable, as it is rather better than that via Castletown (Class III). On both roads the surface is good. Milestones {via "Watten).— Measured from Wick Town Hall. {Via Bower) — measured from "Wick Cross. Measurements. Wick,* Coimty Buildings. 71 Watten Inn.* Hi 3i Dunn Inn.* 15 7f 31 Georgemas Inn.* 201 13 9i 51 Thurso,* Post Office. Wick,* County Buildings. lOf Thura Inn.* 15i 5k Castletown,* P.O. 20i 101 5J Thurso,* Post Office. Principal Objects of Interest. — Both roads are some- what dreary, the country being very flat. 322 Thurso to John o' Groats. Description.— Class III. A fine road to Castletown ; thereafter rather soft, but improving before Canisbaj, thence good to John o' Groats. Measurements. Thurso,* Post Office. 54 Castletown,* P.O. 8i 31 Dunnet,* P.O. 12J 7f 4i Berriedale Arms Inn.» 181 13i 9J 51 Huna Inu ' ; or, 20J 15 lit 71 John o' Groats Hotel.* Principal Objects of Interest — SJm. to Dunnet Head. 204m. John o' Groats House. 323 Thurso to Latheron. Description.— Class III. A good but narrow road with easy undulations. It is sometimes rather soft. Gradients — At 9m. 1 in 22; 23m. 1 in 21. Milestones. — At first measured from Wick, County Buildings ; after Georgemas, from Thurso. Measurements. Thurso,* Post Office. 51 Georgemas Inn.* 101 5i Mybster Inn.* 17J lit 6i Achavanich.* 231 171 12t 64 Latheron,* P.O. Principal Objects of Interest. — A very dreary road. Hotels or Inns at places marked*. 234 CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. 324 Thurso to Durness. Description — Class II. & III. This is a fine road as far as Reay, but thereafter it becomes somewhat soft. At one or two points beyond Melvich the surface is fair, but the road is a constant succession of hills more and less steep with rough surface. Ferry at Tongue (|m.). Thence to Hope Ferry is the long and arduous ascent of the Moine — rough and steep — after which, although the hills are not so long, the surface is not good till near Durness. The long round of Loch EreboU may be shortened by 9 miles, by crossing at Heilem Ferry (fm.). Gradients — At 13m. 1 in 23; 16m. 1 in 22; 16Jm.linl3; 17im.lin24; 18m.lin23; 20m.lin21-16; 21m. 1 in 13-23-17; 24m.l in 14 (dangerous) ; 25m.l in 13-15; 27im.l in 19; 28Jm. Iinl5; 30im.linl6; 31m. 1 in 14-17 ; 34im. linll; 36Jm. 1 in 11; 38m.l in 14; 39im.l in 16; 40Jm.l m 18; 41|m.l in 16; 43m. 1 in 10-14; 46m. 1 in 17 ; 48im. 1 in 17 ; 52m. 1 in 8-10; 52^m.l in 15; 53im.l in 16; 53im.l in 11; 54Jm. 1 in 11; 55im. Iinl3; 57im. Iinl4; 66im. Iin22; 69im. Iinl4; 69|m. Iinl7; 72m.linl5; 72Jm.linl5. Milestones. — Measured from Thurso Post OflBce, as far as Melvich. Measurements. Thurso,* Post Office. 103 Reay Inn.* 17? 7 Melvich Inn.* Strathy Inn.* lOJ Bettyhill Inn.* 23i 13J (Tongue Hotel).* 411 26 15 Ereboll. 57J 411 301 151 Durness Inn.* Principal Objects of Interest. — The country through which this road passes is mostly moorland, with very frequent dips down into the different valleys. There being, of course, fine views of the coast from the more elevated parts. The Kj'Ie of Tongue is rather pretty in contrast to the country just passed through, and is less barren than the neighbouring Loch EreboU. The Smoo Cave at 71im. should not be missed. Hotels or Inns at places marked *. 21i Hi 4i 31i 201 14i 441 33J 27i 57J 50J 46 721 651 611 I- •£ •a A ^ .2, c a: V 236 CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. 32S Thurso to Westerdale. 500 Smiles 10 miles Description.— Class III. An nmlulating road with good surface. Measurements.— Thurso,* Post Office. 6i Halkirk,* Inn. lU 5 Westerdale. 326 Thurso to Re ay. 10 MILES Description. — Class III. A more hilly road than Route 324, but the surface is good. Gradients.— At 2m. 1 in 24 ; 5|m. 1 in 22. Milestones.— INIeasured from Thurso Post Office. Measurements.— Thurso,* Post Office. 5s Bridge of Forss. 101 5w Reay,* Inn. 327 BoNAR Bridge to Craigs. 600 5 MILES 10 MILES Description.— Class III. We have no information as to the state of this road, but believe it to be somewhat rough. Milestones.— Pleasured from Ardgay Inn. Measurements. — Bonar Bridge.* 1 Ardgay,* Inn. 91 8i Craig House. 11 10 14 Croick Church. 323 BONAR BRIDGE TO ROSEHALL. 5 MILES 10 MILES Description. — Class II. A fine road with slight undula- tions until just before Rosehall, when there is a stiff hill. Gradients.— At lO^m. 1 in 19-17. Milestones.— At first measured from Bonar Bridge, after- wards from Invershin. Measurements. — Bonar Bridge.* 3i Invei-shin Station.* 4| I5 Inveran,* Hotel. Ill 8J 7 Rosehall.* CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. 237 Principal Objects of Interest.— Very pretty scenery between Bouar Bridge and luveran, ami at Koseliall. BONAR Bridge to Lairg. 329 600 5 MILES 10 MILES Description. — Class III. Altliough this is the direct road to Lairg, Route 334 is more generally followed. The surface is fair but the road is hilly. Gradients.— At 4Jm. 1 in 17 ; 5im. 1 in 22. Milestones.— Measured from Bonar Bridge, —correct. Measurements. — Bonar Bridge.* 3i Invershin Station.* 8J 51 Lairg Station. lot 71 li Lairg,* Hotel. Principal Objects of Interest. — Very pretty scenery between Bonar Bridge and Invershin, dreary near Lairg Station. TORNAPRESS TO APPLECROSS. 330 5 MILES IOmiles Description.— Class III. Although the road has been engineered b}' a series of zig-zags to ease the gradients as much as possible, nevertheless it is terribly steep, and the surface is wretched. There are a large numbet of dangerous turns at different points along the road. The road strikes off Route 346 at 10\ra. Gradients. — The gradients vary considerably, but in the first 3}m. are not above 1 in 15 ; up to 4.im. 1 in 11 ; at 5m. Iin7, then 1 in 10. The descent is at 7jni.lin8; at SAm. linll; at lOim.linlG; at llm.linO. Measurements. — Tomaprcss. 12 Applecross,* Inn. Principal Objects of Interest.— I\Iagnificent view from the summit. Hotels or Inns at places marked ». 23s contour road book of scotland. 331 Durness to Cape Wrath. Description. — Class III. A good road to Keoldale, where Ferry (im.). Thence the road has a tolerable sur- face, but there are some very steep hills. Gradients.— At lim.linlZ; Sm.linlO; 5m.liiil0; 7|m. Iiii20; 9m.linl8; 10m.liiil5j 12m.linl3; 12im.linl7. MUestones.— Measured from Cape Wrath Lighthouse,— correct. Measurements. Durness,* Inn. 14 Cape Wrath Lighthouse. Principal Objects of Interest. — Very fine clifif scenery at Cape Wrath. 332 Durness to Laxford Bridge. Description. — Class III. The road is fairly well engineered, and in good condition, except in the higher parts, and on the descent to Ehiconich ; thereafter un- dulating but good surface to Laxford Bridge. Gradients.— At 8ira.l in 19-20; 12m.linl8; 13|m.linl7; 15im.lin21; 16|m.linl6; 17m.lin23; 18m.linl2. Measurements. Durness,* Imi. 14i Rhiconich Inn.* 19i 5 Laxford Bridge. 26 llf 6J Scourie,* Hotel ; or, 56 41} 36} Lairg,* Hoteh Principal Objects of Interest— Characteristic Sutherland- shire loch scenery between Rhiconich and Laxford. Hotels or Inns at places marked *. 333 Bonar Bridge to Golspie. Description.— Class III. The ascent is very steep at first, but after passing the summit there is a long and comparatively easy descent to Bloimd, with rather soft surface ; thence very good to Golspie. Gradients.— At im. 1 in 10-16 ; 2m. 1 in 13; SJm. 1 in 20; 4Jm.l in 15-23; ll}m.linl7. Measurements. Bonar Bridge.* 14 Mound Station. Ill 31 Golspie,» HoteL Principal Objects of Interest. — A very dreary road. 14m. The "Mound." Golspie; Dunrobin Castle, Suther- land Monument on hilltop. Hotels or Inns at places marked *. s o CM s in X < U < o u z te 3 Q CO (0 u t- 3. O' Ki O f- ^ in & (0 o O o h Ui (3 Q m M ui K =! "* O < z o OQ CO CO CO III ■J liJ 5 (a. •o 1 ■^ 4 1 I C 1 I h^i ^i ^'• " s: - 7 ^^ 7i . ^ ;, '. i? 1 s • 0. .^ « 240 CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OP SCOTLAND. 334* BoNAR Bridge to Tongue. Description. — Class II. The surface is verj' good and the gradients are very easy for some distance past Lairg, but the road becomes rather rough and steep near the Crask, and on the descent to Aultnaharra. Thereafter the road is soft at first, very good along Loch Loyal, then poor with steep descent to Tongue. Gradients.— At 23m. Iin23; 25im. Iin20; 30m. 1 in 21; 32im. 1 in 19; 33im. 1 in 18; 37m. 1 in 22-18-22; 47m. 1 in 22; 48m. 1 in 24 ; descent to Tongue Ferry or Hotel 1 in 10. Milestones.— Measured from Bonar Bridge via Lairg Station, — correct. Measurements. Bonar Bridge.* 3i Invershin Station.* lOi 7i Lairg,* Hotel. 231 20i 13 Crask.* 31i 28i 20i 71 Aultnaharra Hotel.* 47i 441 374 24 J 161 Tongue,* Hotel Principal Objects of Interest — Pretty scenery at first, but very barren moorland after Lairg until nearing Tongue, when a fine view is obtained. 335 Aultnaharra to Bettyhill. Description.— Class III. This is a wretched road, badly kept, mostly on account of the absence of traflBc. The last 5 miles nearing Bettyhill are in good order. Gradients. — There are short hills but none of length. Measurements. Aultnaharra Hotel.* 241 Betty hiU Inn.* Principal Objects of Interest. — A bleak, barren, and lonely glen, once well populated, now a Deer Forest. 330 Aultnaharra to Ereboll. Description. —Class III. A poor road with soft surface, and a very dangerous descent to Ereboll. A considerable river has to be ferried across or forded. Gradients.— At 11m. 1 in 23-24-13-19; 16im. linll; 17m. 1 in 13; 17im. 1 in 15; 18m. 1 in 13; 19im. 1 in 6, with some nasty double turns — exceedinglj- dangerous. Measurements. Aultnaharra Hotel.* 201 Ereboll. 23i 3i Heilem Inn.* 35i Durness * Via Laid. Principal Objects of Interest. — A moorland road. Hotels or Inns at places marked *. Z c s^ ■O g^ -^i 'kj n 1 A 1 "" r 1. -s _1 " r - - rj s ^.h o -E=t. d rSfh^ f- --€ ^,a J - O / ; ' ^ i: ca llJIs III - -- \?H UlS -c.i J c \ ?- ' - 1 1^.- _ ^ £ . ^^- < 1 X — r^ < V Z -.-- Mk- h ^ '^ *= I IP • ^ r ( 5 g 5 «5 i to ^ ■ ^: 1 1 ; CO — , N \ ^ ' i V ^ ;■• •. III 1 1 -, . " h " " 1 X < X- ; 3 H * -^ * O -^ *:;i.; oc U>s- ,"=^< : lU -1 ;. s- ' > s ^ J w ^cl 1- ^ 1 • ;. v^- '■- - ■ - -^ ^ ^ 5:. In ' r - " R' ■' " - Tk * ^ ' rv*' ^ ■ n 242 contour road book of scotland. 337 Lairg to Scourie. Description. — Class II. The road has a very fair surface throughout but is narrow, and at several points is rather soft. There is a steep hill before Kinloch and also before Scourie. Laxford Bridge is only a central point — there are uo houses — and it lies a little to the north of the road. Gradients.— At 25m.lin 22-16; 31im.lin20; 35im.linl9; 35|m.linl7; 42|m. and 42Jm.lin9-10. Milestones. — Measured from Lochmore Lodge, — correct. Measurements. Lairg,* Hotel. 151 Overscaig Inn.* 361 21 Laxford Bridge. 43i 271 6f Scourie,* Hotel. Principal Objects of Interest.— The road lies near Loch Shin at first and is bleak, but after passing Kinloch the character of the scenery changes and becomes more attractive. Ben Stack is very prominent. 333 Lairg to Lochinver. Description. — Class II. A narrow road like the most of the other Sutherland roads. Fair surface but long hill over to Rosehall ; thereafter an undulating road, with surface inclining to be loose and gravelly according to season, almost the whole vf&y to Lochinver. On the whole it is a very good road for this County. Care must be taken on the hill descending to Lochinver. Gradients.— At Im.l in 23; 2Jm.iinl7; 3im.lin22; 6im. Iinl7; 8|m. Iinl2; thereafter numerous hills — mostly short — \\\i to 1 in 15; the only one specially noticeable being that at Lochinver 1 in 13. Measurements. Lairg,* Hotel. 8i Rosehall.* 15 6 J Oykell Bridge Inn.* 25J 17 lOi Aultnacallagach Inn.* 32J 241 VJl 7f Inchnadamff,* Inn. 35 261 20 91 2J Skiag Bridge. 46 37i 31 20i 13i 11 Lochinver,* Hotel. Principal Objects of Interest — 9m. Cassley Bridge; Falls. Near Aultnacallagach fine views of Suilven and the neighbouring hills. 34Jm. Ardvreck Castle ruins. Charming scenery along Loch Assynt, and approaching Lochinver ; also the extraordinary ridges of Suilven and Quinag. Hotels or Inns at places marked *. ,n s .!1 o S i "3 ^i ^ >1 Vi '\- _J ; ^ ! 2 a "1 ^ ' -^ ■; -i I5 ■^^ ■;■ .- ;^ i It. , t- Ui _Jcl-- rL. „^ 1- - > -. - ^r- - ' 5— fP c \ ^ -^ ^^ ^ 1 ^ ^ 3' $! . ' . \ JlJ — 1 V 5 a; -p / IT J ; - \ \ s ^. ' ■' ■ 1- ^ - ^ C ■ 'I ^ ^ 1 . " : ■■ . = L J „- »■ - J ^ IS 1 ' t liJ 7 i f" m " • i "^1 J 1 f Ir-- '" --- ■; r ) ' ": 1 ^ 5- 244 contour road book of scotland. 330 Dingwall to Kyle Akin. Description.— Glass II. This is a fine smooth road as far as Strathpefifer, then becoming rather poor over the hill to Contin, when the road continues of fair surface to Garve. Thereafter until near Loclicarron is pretty well divided between good and bad, there being several rather loose and stony parts which are compensated by others in fair order. Between Lochcarron and Strome the surface is good. Ferry at Strome (im.). Thence to Kyle, with the exception of the short and level part at Balmacara, is an exceedingly hilly road with very poor surface, especially after Balmacara. Ferry to Kyle Akin (im.). After Strome Ferry the hills are nearly all dangerously steep. Gradients.— At 4|m. 1 in 17 ; 6ra. 1 in 16; 17|m. 1 in 23; 19im. Iia22; 39im. Iin25; 55Jm. 1 in 10.; 56ira. linlG; 58m.linl0; Glm.lin 16-10; 65m.linl0; G6m.linl4; 66im. 1 in 11. Milestones. — Measured from Dingwall Old Court House, — correct to Auchnasheen, where there is a discrepancy, thence correct to Strome. Thereafter from Strome Ferry Post Office. Measurements. Dingwall,* Old Court House. 4 J Strathpefifer,* P.O. Garve,' Hotel. Auchnasheen. * 21 Lochcarron Inn * ( Jeantown). 251 41 Strome Ferry.* 33 J 121 8i Balmacara,* Hotel. 40J 193 15J 7 Kyle Akin,* Hotel. Principal Objects of Interest.— Strathpefifer; Spa, View Rock. 9im., to Bogie Falls. Between Garve and Craig Inn the road passes through rather desolate country, only broken by the change in scenery of some half dozen lochs which lie close to the road. Fine scenery thereafter, and there are fine views from the Strome Ferry and Kyle road. Kyle Akin ; Castle Moil. Hotels or Inns at places marked*, and at Achilty, Achanault, Craig, (Strathcarron), Strome, and Kyle. 13i 83 Gai 29i 243 16 50i 453 37 55i 501 41} 633 58} 49i 701 65} 563 i< ^ -^^ ! H, -J O . "¥"^1 r^ "t" :■ r '^'1 ^^ ^ S ' --^/ ■^4 Js UJ J ^ _j ^ ^ lO CD %H .h} t \% 1 -'■! ^ in ^'^ UJ - t ' 2 \ o ' --J " / 1 ( -t — r vjJ^ ■.^5; H^ F Hi . ^ iv 2 ^>, iO ~f ■}i « 1 ■j ' 1 1 ^ n '-^-] ^1 \ _ J II 0) u ii ^ H 6 o t: ■o a A H 5 -a 35 V 5^ 2i(i CONTOUH ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. S^O Garve to Ullapool. Description.— Class II. The road branches off the Strome Ferry road |m. beyond the Hotel, and has a fair surface as far as Altguish Inn, when it becomes looser, and on the summit is rather rough. Thereafter the surface improves a little, and is pretty fair on the steep descent from Brae- more Lodge, when the road becomes undulating, with some sharp hiUs to UUapool. Gradients. — At Im. 1 in 17; then a long and steady as- cent; 20 to 21Jm.l in 21-20-25-10-20-12-19; thereafter several short hills of 1 in 16; 31Jm. 1 in 19. Milestones. — Contmuation of those from Dingwall, and measured from Dingwall Old Court House. Measurements. Dingwall,* Old Court House. Garve Hotel.* 91 Aultguish Inn.* 20 lOi Braemore Lodge. 25i 15^ 5i Lochbroom P.O. 32i 22i 12i 7 Ullapool,* Hotel. Principal Objects of Interest. — After the first dozen miles this is a very desolate moorland road through a large deer forest. Close to Braemore Lodge are the most extra- ordinary "Measach Falls," which should not be missed, and here the change from the "Forest," just passed through, is most noticeable. The road runs at a considerable eleva- tion above Loch Broom, and affords some fairly extensive views. Hotels or Inns at places marked *. 341 Ullapool to Scourie. Description.— Class III. The road has a rough surface at first on the steep hiUs near Ullapool, then improves con- siderably, but with some sharp pitches past Auchendrean, when the surface degenerates, and is a little rough passing Elphin. The Lairg-Lochinver road, joined after Elphin, has a fair surface, but on turning off it at Skiag bridge the road becomes very steep, with bad siirface almost the whole way to Kyle Sku Inn, where Ferry (im. ). The road still continues rough, but steadily improves in quality, and though hilly, is fair near Scourie. o o a. < o I- u > < ■ o CO u H 3 O .t .;; :; I ^ M J^'T- CO 1 h ■^■^-i--- =1^ : L 3 c o M-- « ^V-1 t I '- I A . a ^ 1 . H u -1 i q : ^^ r ■- ^ ■ i T'^ c. ' T ¥ ^ vi^-t- ' ii s o s^ 41 §'' in 4 M ci 2 K E A = OJ T3 V o t §c >& 248 CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. Gradients.— At 13m. 1 in 16-12; 2Jm.l in 16-11; 3Jm. lin 20; 4Jm.linl2; 5m.lin23; 7m.l inl2; 7fm.lin22-13; 8}m. Iinl8; llm.l in 21-15-18; 14im.linl3; 22im.linl7; 25im. Iinl5; 26im.to 28m. liu 13-16-12-17-12; SOim.l in 12 (dan- gerous turn) ; 303m. 1 in 16; Sljm.l in 14; 32im.l in 15; 33m. linlO; 33^m.l in 10-19; 35m.l in 16-22-19-20; 37im.linl7; 37im.Hnl3; 39im.l in 18-14; 43m.linl5. Measurements. Ullapool, •Pier , 7J Auchendrean. 16i 8i Elph in School (20 12i 3i Aultnacallagach *). 241 161 Si ... InchnadamlF,* Inn. 26i 18f lOi ... 2J Skiag Bridge. 34 26i 17i ... 91 7i Kyle Skulnn.* 45i 371 29i ... 2U 19 Hi Scourie,* Hotel Principal Objects of Interest.— The altitude of the road at fiist permits some extensive views, but after the Auchen- drean until nearing Inchnadamff the country is bleak and uninteresting. Along Loch Assynt, however, there is some charming scenery, but after leaving the Loch there is little else than the wild rocky scenery of Quinag and Glasven. From the road fine views are obtained of Kyle Sku — hemmed in with steep rocky mountains — and the numerous small islands in Eddrachillis Bay. 342 Ullapool to Lochinver. Description — Class III. As Route 341 for the first ten miles, where this road turns off. This is a fearful road, with soft loose stony surface and very steep hills, but im- proving in quality near Inverkirkaig. Its only recommen- dation is the magnificent and varied scenery it traverses. A much better road is by Inchnadamff — 37J miles. Gradients.— As Route 341 for 10 miles, thence varying grades of 1 in 10 and 1 in 12. There are ver}- numerous short but sharp hills. Dangerous descent to Lochinver. Measurements. Ullapool,* Pier. 271 Inverkirkaig. 31i 31 Lochinver,* HoteL Principal Objects of Interest— As Route 341 for 10 miles ; the remainder is most lonely, the only habitations visible for the next 17 miles being a couple of shepherd's cottages and a shooting lodge. The scenery is most varied, wild and beautiful alternately. A magnificent view of the fantastic peaks of Suilven, &c., is obtained. Hotels or Inns at places marked*. I- £ + •3 o >• Jt g -I .2. -^ = i U. .9 •o t; o .t: c; -a V - 250 contour road book of scotland. 34-3 Braemore to Dundonnell. Description — Class III. Tlie surface is gooil for several miles from Braemore Lodge, but then becomes very bad, even although the ascent is not very steep. This continues until within a few miles of Dundonnell Inn when it is very good. Gradients.— At 2|m.lin24, and 4im.lin 17; these short pieces are the steepest part of the ascent on the east side. The long descent has several parts steeper than the rest notably SJm.linlG; 9|m.linl9; lOJm.linlS. Measurements. Braemore Lodge. 13i Dundonnell Inn.* Principal Objects of Interest — Braemore Lodge ; the extraordinary " Measach Falls" are crossed just after the lodge. Thereafter the road is chiefly r luarkable for the fine views of the mountains, and of Little Loch Broom, which are obtained from the higher parts and approaching Dundonnell. Hotels or Inns at places marked *. 344 AUCHNASHEEN TO GAIRLOCH, &C. Description.— Class II. The road at first is slightly undulating, then becomes steep to the summit, with a correspondingly steep descent to Kinlochewe ; thereafter the road is undulating with pretty good surface along Loch Maree, but becoming hilly over to the Gairloch. The road has a tendency to be soft. The Torridon branch has a good surface throughout. Gradients.— At 4|m.l in 22; 53m.linl7; 6to7m.linl5- 23-12-17-12-20; ISJm. 1 in 24; 22m. 1 in 15-24; 25Jm. 1 in 19; 28m. 1 in 22. Milestones.— Continuation of those from Dingwall Court House, — correct till near Gairloch. Measurements. Auchnasheen.* 9d Kinlochewe Hotel.* \\i 2i Rhu Noa Pier. 19^ 10 71 Loch Maree Hotel.* 281 181 16^ 83 Gairloch,* P. O, 29i 191 171 9J I Gairloch Hotel.* Torridon Branch. Kinlochewe Hotel.* 103 Torridon,* Inn. Principal Objects of Interest — The scenery at Loch Maree is very fine. 25m. Falls. Gairloch ; Flowerdale. Hotels or Inns at places marked *, o i^ §i ii « -■■■ - __ __ CO 6 MILE _l ^ u 9 z r- j z 3 Q '- -1 ?» ^-> It •^ LI ttl i go .._l[-_ O r- s u 7^ T 1 4- 4-- ^ 1. I i_ : CO -^r n~- 3S~ JT O =i i il- 1 \ \ :i^ T ' — — ^ - m i^ St §' 3| o a E g: h o X o o < O 1 Z u III z 0) < z z o 3 < ■ to III 3 O f.^ t il t. « ^ 5 O % "iX ^■^ T ^ i^ ll §t >iSS .> « 252 contour road book of scotland. 345 Gairloch to Ullapool. Description. — Class III. This is a very hilly road, crossing the shoulders of ranges of hills no less than six times. The surface is jjrctty fair as far as Laid, but then becomes somewhat rough with severe gradients, then im- proves, and is very fair for some miles before Dundonnell Inn. Thereafter the road is abominable, with a precipitous descent to Loch Broom — certainly vieing with the Foyers road as being the worst in Scotland. Ferr}- to Ullapool (l|m.). The usual road to Ullapool is by Braemore, but this short cut — saving lOra.- — is in common use. Gradients — Atim.linl4; Jm.linl.5; IJm.l in 12-13-20, 3im.linl5; 5m. 1 in 19; 5?m. 1 in 10-12; 7|m.linl4; 9}m. Iinl5; 12Jm. 1 in 21-16; 133m. 1 in 15-20 ; 153m. 1 in 24-19; leSm. Iinl7; 173m. 1 in 12; ISJm. linS (dangerous turn); 19m. 1 in 7-12 (dangerous turn); 20m. 1 in 13; 23Jm. Iinl2; 265m.l in 19-16; 33 to 34m.l in 20-10-15-10-16; 30im.linl6; 36J to 37im.l in 16-6-9-5, this last being at the foot. There are several turns which make this a terribly dangerous hill to descend. Milestones.— Measured from below Gairloch Free Church, — correctly placed. Measurements. Gairloch * P.O. I Gairloch HoteL* 63 51 Poolewe,* Inn. (13i 12i 63 Aultbea,* Inn). 311 30 J 24f 18i Dundonnell Inn.' 381 37i 31i 25i 7 Ullapool,* Pier. Principal Objects of Interest.— The view up Loch Maree just before Poolewe is remarkably fine ; thereafter nothing beyond the fine coast scenery of Sutherlandshire. Hotels OP Inns at places marked*. 34^ Strathcarron to Shieldaiq. Description.— Class II. A good road as far as Loch- earron, then a precipitoxis hill followed by a long and easy descent ; thereafter a fair undulating road to Shieldaig. Gradients — At 43m. 1 in 9-16-14-19-16 (dangerous) ; 6m. linlS; 113m.lin21; 14Jm.lin20; 15m.l in 20-17. Measurements. Strathcarron,* Station. ,3i Lochcarron,* Inn. 8S 5i Kishorn P.O. 181 15f lOi Shieldaig,* Inn. Hotels OP Inns at places marked *. C u + Pi V 254 CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. O^/ INVERGARRY TO BALMACARA. Description.— Class II. An undulating road with good surface as far as Tomdouu, then a wretched road— covered with loose stones— to Clunie Inn. Thereafter down Glen Shiel and on to Inverinate the surface is fair — good near Shiel Inn — but approaching Dornie there is a tremendous climb with a steep descent to that village. Thereafter it is a fine level road to Balmacara. Ferry at Dornie (Jm.). Gradients.— At IJm. 1 in 12-23. The ascent from Tom- doun at 17im. is 1/17; 18m.-21m. mostlj' 1/21, in parts 1/16 & 13; 24m. 1/20; 2G|m.l/17; 27}m.l/13; 3Sim.l/14; 39im.l/12: 40im. 1/11-16; 4Hm.l/10; 42im.l/13, both dangerous. Milestones.— Continuation of those in "Glenmore" from Invermorriston as far as Cluu}- Inn ; thereafter measured seemingly from Glenelg. Measurements. Invergarr3\ i Invergarry Hotel.* 103 lOi Tomdoun Inn.* 211 20i m Clunie Inn.* 33 m 22i 111 Shiel Inn.* 421 42i 31J 21i 91 Dornie Imi.* 47i m 36i 251 14J 4i Balmacara,* Hotel. Principal Objects of Interest.— Pretty scenery in Glen Garry, but most desolate between Clunie and Tomdoun. 27im. Battlefield 1719. The scenery at Loch Duich is verj- pretty. Dornie ; Eilaii Donan Castle ruin. 343 Shiel Inn to Broadford. Description.— Class III. "Mam Ratachan" with its double turns is a most dangerous hill. The surface . is abominable till within a few miles of Glenelg when it becomes good. Ferry at Kyle Rhea (fm.). Thereafter another fearful ascent with a long steady descent — a very rough road also — as far as Lusa Bridge, whence it is a good road to Broadford. Gradients.— "Mam Ratachan" 1 in 15-10-7-10-8-17, de- scent mostly 1 in 12. From Kyle Rhea between 1 in 12 and 1 in 19, but 1 in 8 near summit, descent 1 in 15 at 17im. Milestones.— From Glenelg? ; in Skye from Broadford. Measurements. Shiel Inn.* lOi Kyle Rhea Inn.* lit f Kyle Rhea Inn * (Skye). ISi 71 61 Lusa Bridge. 22i 111 101 4 Broadford,* Hotel. Glenelg,* Hotel is |m. distant at SJm. Principal Objects of Interest.— Fine views of Loch Duich and the Sound of Sleat. Bernera ; Old Barracks. Hotels or Inns at places marked *. h 1^ Q a o u. Q < " O = oe ^ QQ ir o I- z z 111 z (0 00 CO u H 3 o t: j. '> V. \ -H ^=- 1 1^ ^^'^ Mi: .5.. i '\ ?«: |t g^^ ?; 256 CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. 34^ TOMDOUN TO KiNLOCHHOURN. Description. — Class III. A fair but narrow undulating road, with a very dangerous descent to Kinlochhourn. Carriages usually remain at the top. Gradients.— 13im. 1 in 12; 15m. 1 in 10-9. Milestones. — Continuation of those from Invergarry. Measurements. Tomdoun Inn.* 9J Quoicli Bridge. 15J 6 Kinlochhourn. Ppineipal Objects of Interest — Magnificent scenery at Loch Hourn with its precipitous sides. The upper parts of Glen Garry are of no particular interest. Hotels or Inn at places marked *. 350 Portree to Kyle Akin. Description.— Class II. & III. A good road to Sligachan ; thereafter there are some fearful hills — on which the surface is wretched — alternated with strips of good road. After Broadford, undulating but good surface. Gradients.— At 9m. 1 in 22-19; 15m. 1 in 22-11-14; 16m. linS; 19m.lin21-12; 20fm.linl7; 324m.lin23. Milestones. — At first measured from Sligachan Inn, afterwards from Broadford Bridge. Near Kyle Akin measured from the Pier. Measurements. Portree.* 9J Sligachan Inn.* 25 15i Broadford,* Hotel. 29 19J 4 Lusa Bridge. 32J 231 n 3J Kyle Akin,* Hotel. Principal Objects of Interest.— The country is moorland, but the magnificent outline of the Cuillin Hills, and the " Inner Sound " with its numerous Islands backed by the Applecross Mountains, make attractive what would be a somewhat dreary road. Hotels OP Inns at placed marked *. I 3S1 Broadford to Armadale. Description.— Class II. A fair road but inclining to be soft. Gradients — At 2im.lin22; 4im.lin24; 5im.l in 18-22; llm.linl2; 14m.lin23; 15Jm.linl7; 16im.linl2. Milestones. — Measured from Broadford P.O., — tolerably correct. Measurements. Broadford,* Hotel. ( 9f Isle Ornsay,' Pier). 17i 81 Ardavasar Inn.* Hotels OP Inns at places marked *. 51 o , cs ! 2 U3 bi < < s < o I- Dm UJ K = O^ U.O < o K 10 w u OCi i •^'■■S /. I 'A ■\ i «j 258 CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OP SCOTZAN'O. 3S2 Sligachan to Dunvegan. Descplption.— Class II. A hilly road, poor at first, but with fair surface between Bracadale and Dunvegan. Gradients.— At im.l in 16; 6ra.l in 13-21; 6|m. 1 in 14-15; 7|m. 1 in 23 ; 11m. 1 in 17; 12m. 1 in 11 (dangerous) ; 14 Jm. Iinl5; 17ra.lin23; 17|m.linl8; 20m.linl5. Milestones — Measured from Dunvegan Hotel. Measurements. Sligachan Hotel.* 14i Struan Inn.* 241 lOi Dunvegan,* Hotel. 25 lOl f Dunvegan Pier. 353 Portree to Dunvec^n. Descpiption, — Class II. As far as Skeabost the road haa easy gradients and good surface, but thereafter it is very hilly, with some rather stony parts after Edinbain. Gradients.— At 2im.l in 20; 8m.lin21; 9m.lin20j 10m. 1 in 19-15; lOJm.linlS; ll|m.lin20; IGm.l in 16-24; 17m. Iinl4; 18im. Iinl4; 18|m. Iin20; 20im. Iinl9; 22Jm. 1 in 15. Milestones.— Measured from Portree as far as Tayinlone; thereafter from Edinbain Bridge. Measurements. Portree.* 4| Schoolhouse. lOi 6J Tayinlone Inn.* 14i 10 3J Edinbain Inn.* 22i ISi 12 8J Dunvegan,* Hotel. Principal Objects of Interest — Dunvegan ; Castle. I 354* Portree to the Quirang. Description.— Class II. & III. A good road with easy gradients till near Uig, then very hilly with dangerous descent to Staffin. The latter part is rather rough. Gradients.— At 2ira. 1 in 20 ; 15m. 1 in 21-19-17 ; 16im. 1 in 20- 18 (dangerous turn) ; 21Am. 1 in 1 1 (dangerous turns) ; 23m.l in 14-18-12. Milestones. — Measured from Portree. Measurements. Portree.* 4J Schoolhouse. 6i 21 Kensaleyre Inn.* 15 lOi Si Uig,' Inn. 24 J 201 17i 9 J Staffin Inn.» Principal Objects of Interest. — Moorland road. 9Jm. Kingsburgh Ho. Uig ; Falls. 21Jm. Path to the Quirang, Hotels or Inns at places marked*. H e o ^ A £■ ■S ^ E -I (I. V 260 CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. 35S UiG TO DUNTULM, &C. Description. — Class III. Rather a rough road, with a nasty turn lim. from Uig, and very hilly after Kilmaluag. Gradients.-At IJm. 1 in 23-20-18-23 (dangerous); 2|m. Iin20; 7im. and 7im. 1 in 13; Sjm. Iinl7; 9Jm. Iinl6; lOim. Iinl4; 12Jm. 1 in 15-19; 13Jm. Iinl3; 13m. 1 in 19; ISJm. 1 in 17. Measurements. Uig,* Inn. 5t Kilvaxter Inn.* 10 J 5 Kilmaluag,* Inn. (161 111 61 Staffin Inn *). 24i 181 131 ... Uig,* Inn. Principal Objects of Interest — 7im. Flora Macdonald's Grave. 9m., to Duntulm Castle. 350 Fort William to Arisaig. Description. — Class II. This is a verv fine smooth road a.s far as the head of Loch Eil, but then becomes rather soft, and beyond Loch Shiel is pretty hilly nearly the whole way to Arisaig. Gradients.— At 17|m. and I8im. 1 in 16 ; 19:jm. 1 in 21 21im.l in 15-22-14-18; 28|m.lin9; 29m. 1 in 13 (dangerous) 30Jm. and 30im. 1 in 15 ; 3Um. 1 in 19-12-17 ; 33m. 1 in 14 344m.linl7; 35im.lin20; 3Glm.lin23. Milestones.— Continuation of those from Fort William,— correct after Lochy Bridge. Measurements. Fort William,* Pier. 3i Banavie Hotel.* 41 li Corpach Hotel.* 181 15J 14 Glenfinnan Inn.* 27i 241 23i 9i Kinloch Aylort Inn." 38i .35 33 J 19 J lOi Arisaig,' Inn. Arisaig Landing-place is 31 miles from the Inn. Principal Objects of Interest — Ifm. Inverlodiy Castle, 3Jm. Caledonian Canal. 17im. Prince Charlie's Monument, Magnificent scenery nearly the whole way. 3S7 Fort William to Loch Arkaig. Description.— Class II. This is a fairly good road as far as Bunarkaig, beyond that it is rather poor. Gradients. — Nothing very steep. Milestones. — Contmuation of those as Route 356. Measurements from Fort William,* Pier. 3 Jm. Banavie.* 12jm. Bunarkaig. ISfm. Loch Arkaig foot. 95m. Gairlochy Imi.* Spean Bridge* (by this road) 13im. 12im. Achnacarry P.O. Hotels or Inns at places marked *. H-s ■c IS K H + £ cc V 6 262 CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. 3SS Fort William to Kingussie. Description. — Class II. A fine smooth undulating road as far as Roy Bridge, when it becomes scarcely so good, and with a number of short hills, till past Laggan Inn. Thereafter the surface is very good, but with several short hills near Cluny Castle, after which it is smooth to Kingussie. Gradients.— 16Jm. 1 in 25; 42|m. 1 in 18. Milestones. — Measured from Spean Bridge in both directions. Measurements. Fort William,* Pier. 9J Spoan Bridge.* 121 3i Roy Bridge,* Hotel. Moy. 81 Loch Laggan Inn.* 151 7 Laggan Bridge. 231 15J 81 Newtonmore,* P.O. 26i V7l 10 J 2J Kingussie,* Court House. Principal Objects of Interest.— 2m. Inverlochy Castle ruin. 3|m. Inverlochy Castle. Roy Bridge ; Parallel Roads of Glen Roy to North. The rocky course of the River Spean and views of Ben Nevis should be noticed. 41m. Cluny Castle. The western end of Loch Laggan is rather tame, but there is pretty scenery near the Inn and near Laggan Bridge. Kingussie ; Ruthven Barracks ruin. Hotels or Inns at places marked *. 23 m lOi 311 22J 181 381 29i 25i 461 37J 34 m 40 36i 350 Ardgour to Morvern. Description.— Class II. "We believe this road is in good order as far as Lochaline, but pretty stony near Loch Uisge ; thereafter poor surface and hilly. Gradients.— At 7im.l in 11; 17Jm.l in 11-20; 2Um.l inl5- 22-18; 25im.linl3; 29|m.linl3; 32im.lin21; 33im.linl7; 39|m.l in 10-12. Milestones. — Measured from Ardgour P.O.; after Cloun- laid from Lochaline Pier. Measurements. Ardgour Hotel.* 16i (Kingairloch). 313 ••• (Lochaline Pier). 42i DrimninP.O. Hotels or Inns at places marked *. 264 contour road book of scotland. 300 Ardgour to Moidart. Description.— Class II. This is a fair road as far as Salen, then hilly and rough to Kinloch Moidart. Gradients — At 7Jm.linl7; 9m. I in 18-24; 12m. 1 in 23; 15m. 1 in 16; 16m. 1 in 18; then other short hills prettj' steep till 25m. 1 in 23-18; 2Gim. 1 in 13-23; 30|m. lin 15; 32im. Iinl3; 32|m.l in 14-17. Milestones. — Measured from Ardgour Post Office, — correct. Measurements. Ardgour,* Hotel (Corran Pier). 61 Inversanda. 141 Si Strontian,* Inn. m 18J 91 Salen,* Inn. 27i 21i 13i 31 Shielbridge Inn.* 33i 26i 181 81 5f Moidart P.O. Principal Objects of Interest. — The scenery at Loch Sunart is charming. Ben Resipol is very noticeable. Hotels OP Inns at places marked *. 30l Tobermory to Salen by Ulva. Description. — Class II. & III. The road is very hilly, and there are a large number of abrupt and sharp turns for some miles on the north side of Dervaig, at which the greatest care should be taken. The road is somewhat easier between Dervaig and Calgary, and between Killie- chronan and Salen ; but the surface is only tolerable, Salen is known to the Post Office as Aros. Gradients.— At ^m. 1 in 8 ; then 1 in 13. Thereafter numerous and verj' variable grades, the most noteworthy of which are 41m.l in 10-17; 5im.l in 15-19-16; 7Am.lin20- 14-12-14-11-12; 12|m.l in 15; 15m.linl8; 16m. 1 in 20-10-19: 17Jm.linl4; 18Jm. and ISfm.linlO; 26m.linl4. Measurements. Tobermory,* Pier. 8 Dervaig,* Inn. 19 11 Kilninian Church. 241 161 5J Ulva Schoolhouse. 34i 26i 15i 9f Salen,* Inn. 33 25 14 8J Knock. Principal Objects of Interest.— Tobermory ; Falls, Glen- gorm Castle, Bloody Bay. 12|m. Calgary Castle. There are magnificent views from this road, and the scenery of Ulva and Loch-na-Keal, with the numerous islands is very fine. Hotels OP Inns at places marked *, and on (Ulva Island). 5 ^'1 ^ ----- c/ ^ _J L _ L- £ N 0| . J i 1 1 i ? i - --I ^5 266 CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. 3o2 Salen to Iona. Descpiption. -Class III. This is a fair umlnlating road, but although it does not rise very high in many parts, there are a large number of short steep hills that are trying. After Pennyghael these are more so, although none are of any great length. Ferry to Iona |m. The steamer calls at Iona Pier— not at Fionphort. Gradients.— It is impossible to detail the numerous gradients accurately, but the ascent at 12Jm. is about linl4; 33 Jm. 1 in 13-17. The others are steep but none are of any great length. Measurements. Salen,* Inn. 3? Knock. 16i 121 Kilfinichen Church, Kinloch Inn.* li Pennyghael Bridge. Hi 10 Bunessan,* Pier. 17J 151 51 Fionphort Pier. 18J 161 61 1 Iona,* Hotel. Principal Objects of Interest 3Jm. Glenforsa House. Magnificent views of Loch-na-Keal, Ulva, StafFa, and further on of Loch Scridan. Iona ; Cathedral. Ben More, the highest mountain in Mull, is very prominent near Bunessan. Hotels or Inns at places marked *. 211 171 5i 23i 191 61 33i 291 16} 39 35i 22i 40 36i 23i 303 Tobermory to Salen, &c. Description. — Class II k III. This is probably the best road in the island, and though it is pretty hilly, taken as a whole the surface is not bad ; the best part is between Tobermory and Lochdonhead. Gradients.— At Jm. 1 in 9 ; 4im. 1 in 15 ; 5m. 1 in 16-21 ; 8m. 1 in 21-14-12 ; l7|m. 1 in 14 ; 22m. 1 in 18 5 23Jm. 1 in 16- 14 ; 34|m. 1 in 20. Measurements. Tobermory,* Pier. lOi Salen,* Inn. 21f l\h Craignure. 24J 14 2i Lochdonhead. 40i 301 181 161 Kinloch,* Inn. Principal Objects of Interest.— im. Falls. Ifm. Aros House. 8im. Aros Castle ruin. Hotels or Inns at places marked *. 1^ '^ i^ .' 'it i/i i ' 4 ^ 1 Ji 44- -\l) '% li -2 -^^ e -V 'I 268 CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. ot>4" Round Arran. Description.— Class III. At first there is a splendid stretch of level road to Sannox, when the surface begins to degenerate and is pretty rough on both sides of the hill over to Loch Eanza. Thence to Blackwaterfoot the road is undulating with fair surface, but there are some nasty and rough liills — short but very steep — cropping up at different points. Between Blackwaterfoot and Whiting Bay the road is rough and exceedingly hilly, with some most dangerous descents with sharp turns ; but thereafter the surface is better, although both hills on the road between Brodick and Lamlash are dangerous to descend. Gradients.-At 8m. 1 in 17; 10m. 1 in 16-10-11-21 ; 12m. mostly linl4, maximum linll; 23im.l inlO(?); 37m.linl5; 39m.linl4; 30Jm.linl4; 4Gim.linl5; 51m.linl3; 52!m. 1 in 11; 55im.l in 10. These represent only the steep parts of the longer hills. Milestones — Measured from Brodick Old Pier round the island by Lamlash and Pirnmill, the last at Brodick Old Pier is therefore short. Measurements. Brodick,* Pier. 6i Corrie,* Hotel. 141 8i Lochranza,* Pier. imill. Blackwaterfoot Inn.* 7i Lagg Inn.* m 9 Whiting Bay. 20J 1.31 41 Lamlash,* Pier. 231 m 7i 3J Brodick,* Pier. The above is a recent Measurement by P. Jenkins, Esq., the Road Surveyor. Principal Objects of Interest.— The road skirts the foot of the hills almost the whole way, so that no really fine views of the Arran ]\Iountains are obtained, except perhaps at Glen Sannox, and descending to Brodick from Lamlash. 2im. Brodick Castle. Corrie ; Glen Sannox. Lochranza ; Fairy Dell. There is some rather pretty scenery about Lagg Inn. 44m. Kildonan Castle. Lamlash ; Fort, fine view Holy Island. Brodick ; Glen Rosa, Goat Fell, Glen Cloy, Brodick Castle. Hotels or Inns at places marked*. 201 14J 6 Pir 32 251 17i Hi 39i m 241 181 4SJ m 331 271 52J 46i 371 311 551 491 401 m I- 5 o — fi at en r + A £ o — - IT 73 W si T) V ^ 270 CONTOUR KuAD BOOK OP SCOTLAND. 3CS Brodick to Blackwaterfoot. 5 MILES 10 MILES Description. — Class II. This road although fair]}- well engineered, is very rough and stony on the hill, but improves near Blackwaterfoot. Gradients. — Ascent at first 1 in 10-19-13, then 1 in 9. Descent 1 in 14-18-10-16-14. Milestones Measured from Brodick Old Pier — near Brodick Castle. Measurements. Brodick,* Pier. 91 Shedog Inn.* 11 IS Blackwaterfoot,* Inn. Ppincipal Objects of Interest — The road affords fine views of Goat Fell and the neighbouring mountains. Hotels or Inns at places marked *. 300 Bute. The roads in this island are ail in very good order, but they are pretty narrow and undulating. The milestones are measured from Rothesay Count} Buildings. The follo^ving are the distances from Rothesay,* Pier: — Mount Stuart Lodge, 3|m. Kilchattan,* Pier, 8jm. Kilchattan,* Pier, by Loch Fad, Sm. Port Bannatyne Pier, 2im (see Route 143). Hotels or Inns at places marked*. 3^7 Great Cum brae. The road round this island is prett}' soft at several points. The distance round the island is 10 miles exactly. Appendix Routes. 368. Edinburgh to Innerleithen, 2Sgm. Turning off Route 7 at 13im. the road shortly becomes grass grown, but improves on the Peebles side about 6m. from Innerleithen. 369. Gifford to Duns. Longformacus,* 13im. Duns,*20Jm. This is a fearful road, with one hill 1 in 6, and another 1 in 9, but it is toler- able after Longformacus. 370. Grants House to Duns, 9Jm. A moorland road with poor surface, and very hilly. CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND 271 371. Lockerbie to Eskdalerauir. Boreland Inn, Gim. ; Eskdalemuir, 14m. The surface at first is fail-, but after Boreland the road is rough and hilly. 372. Moffat to Lockerbie (Old Road). Waniphray Church, 7Jm. ; Lockerbie Town Hall, 16im, This is the old Carlisle road, and it is undulating, but has good surface. 373. Dumfries to Castle Douglas {Old Road). Lochfoot, 5Jm.; Haugh of Urr, 12|m.; Castle Douglas, IGfm. The old military road ; surface fair, but very hilly. 374. Maybole to Newton Stewart. Crosshill, 25m.: Bargrennan, 2om. A good road until some miles beyond Crosshill, when the surface is wretched all the way to Rowantree. The hills are long and steep (lin 11). 375. Strathavon to Muirkirk, is^m. A good road, but with steep descent to Muirkirk, there- after to Sanquhar (29im.), is all grass-grown and disused. 376. Paisley to Greenock. Port Glasgow, ISfm.; Greenock IGJm. This is the best road between these towns, and is quite level to the junction with the Glasgow Road. 377. Drymen to Rowardennan, lOfiu. A fair road, hut with numerous short hills. 378. Helensburgh to Luss, 9Jm. A good road, but with a somewhat steep hill (1 in 15), at Helensburgh. 379. Ardrishaig to Port Sonachan. Ford, 14m.; Portinsherrich, 235m.; Port !-onachan, 31 Jm. A good road as far as Ford, thereafter rough and hilly. 380. Loch Katrine. Loch Katrine Pier; Brenachoil, 24m.; Portnellan, Sim.; Stronachlacher, 12m. The cart road on the north side of the loch extends as far as Portnellan, but it is dreadfully rough and hilly ; thereafter it is only a footpath, almost hnpassable in wet seasons. There is no road whatever on the south side of the loch. 381. Balquhidder. Kingshouse Inn to Balquhidder Church, l^m. ; Craigruie, 4|m.; Rob Roy's House 8Jm. Good to Balquhidder, then only fair to Craigruie, after which it is rough, 382. Callander to Comrie, 15im. This is only a cart road for about 3m. at the Callander end, and 7m. at the Comrie end ; between the two is only a rough sheep track. The summit (1145 ft.) is reached at 5|ra. 383. Comrie to Ardeonaig, i2Jni. A cart track for about 6m., the remainder is only an ill •naTted footpath. The summit (1700 ft.) is reached at 9im. 272 COSTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOILAHD. 384. Glen Tilt. Blair Athole to Forest Lodge, 7|m.; Summit (1647 ft.), 15im. ; Bynack Lodge, llfm.; Braemar, 28im. The carriage road is private as far as Forest Lodge ; thereafter it is only a footpath to Bynack Lodge, when a rough driving road is joined. 385. Ballatep to Clova. Falls of Muick, 5|m. ; Spital of Muick, 9m.; Summit (2275 ft.), 13Jm. ; Clo-^ Inn, ISfm. A slightly rough road to the Spital, then a mere track to Glen Clova; a rough road is joined at I4sm. 386. Ellon to Old Deer, llim. The old Fraserburgh road. Poor at first, but improving near Old Deer ; the hills are long and stiff. 387. Braemar to Grantown. Reinloan, 12im.; Corgarff, 20|m.; Summit (2091 ft.) 22|m. Tomintoul, 30m.; Grantown, 42|m. Ballater to Reinloan, 6Jm. From both Braemar and Ballater to Reinloan (after striking off the Aberdeen road), is rougX, then a fearful road almost all the way to Grantown, although the latter section is not quite so bad as the rest. The ascent northwards from Corgarff, known as " the ladder," is 1 in 8. 388. Glentromie and Glenfeshie. Fair roads run up these glens leading to the shooting lodges. 389, Dalwhinnie to Fort Augustus {Corrieyarrick Pass). LagganBr.,8im.; Summit (2543 ft.), 23Jra.; Fort Agustus, 32im. To Laggan Bridge is steep and with rough surface, thereafter to. Fort Agustus is only the remains of a road. There were once 12 zig-zags, on which the grade was 1 in 8, to take the road up the face of almost a precipice, but these are almost all waslied away now as the road has been abandoned since 1830. 390, Balmacara to Invereannich. Carnach Lodge, 15Jm.; Summit (1095 ft.), ISiJm.; Lub-na- damph, 25m.; Invereannich, 3Sjm. A good road for 4m., then pretty rough to Carnach, from which there is a foot- path to Lub-na-damph, where a rough road is joined once more. 391. Auchnashellaeh to Kinloehewe. Torridon Road, Sim.; Kinloehewe, lljm. Long, stiff ascent at first, then easy descent, but the road is somewhat rough (it is really private). 392. The Larig Pass. Aviemoreto Coylumbridge, lim.; Summit (2771 ft.), 9im.; Derry Lodge, 17f m. ; Braemar, 27|m. Good road to Coylum- bridge, then only a path among the woods and heather until the summit, when it simply lies across the rocks at the bottom of the pass. A rough driving road, leading to Braemar, is joined at Derry Lodge. INDEX. The Route ffumhers are given at each Kami. Abbotsfoku, 55 Aberarder, 297 Aberchirder, 251, 264, 265 Aberdeen, 225, 240-250 Aberdour, 190 Aberfeldy, 197, 209, 210-12, 214, 216 Aberfoyle, 129, i63 Aberlady, i, 27 Aberleinno, 224 Aberlour, 267, 273, 2S7 Aberneihy, 196 Abington, 10, 50, 51, 52, 6S, i?i Aboj-ne, 241, 269 Ack, see also Auch Achanalt, 339 Acharacle, 360 Acharn, 213 Acbbreck, 272, 278 Achnacirry, 357 Achoish, 151 AdJiewell, Advie, 273 Aflrick Lodge, 309 Airdrie, 50, 124 Airth, 169 Aldbar, 226 Alexandria, 131 Alford, 244, 255, 269 Alloa, 24, 175, 176, iSi, iS9 Alloway, 96 Alness, 302, 316 A /t, see a/50 A ult Almacea'.i^acb, 33S Alva, 174 Alves, 294 Alyth, 222, 228 Ainisficid, 65 Amulree, 197, 205, 207 Ancrum, 6 Annan, 43, 62, 63, 64, 57, 58 AnsiruiLer, 10, 1S7 Appin, 158, 161 Applecross, 330 Arbroath, 225, 234, 235 Archiestown, 277 Ardavasar, Skyt, 351 Ardentinny, 147 Ardeonaig, 213 Ardgay, 302, 327 Ardgour, 359, 360 Ardlui, 132 Ardpatrick, 150 Aidrisbaig, 144, 151, 1S2, 155 Ardoch, 172, 206 Ardrossan, in Ardtalnaig, 213 Ardwell, S8 Arisaig, 356 Armadale (Linlithgowshire), 124 Arnprior, 167 Aros, 363 Arran, 364-365 Arrochar, 131, 140-141 Ashkirk, 7 Assynt, 338, 341 Auch, see also Ach Auchenblae, 238 Auchencairn, 74, 79 Auchinleck, 104 Auchmill, 245, 246 Auchnagatt, 259 Auchnasheen, 339, 344 Auchnashellach, 339 Auchterarder, 173, 198 Auchtermuchiy, 174 Auchterneed, Auchtertool, 1S3 Auldearn, 294 Auldgirlh, 67 Aull, see also Alt Aultbta, 345 Aultnabarra, 334-336 Aviemore, 274, 275, 276, 296 Avoch, 305 Ayr, 94-102, 119 Ayton, 3, 35 Badenscotii, 251 Baillieston, 124 Baldovie, 226 Balerno, n Balfron, 128 Balfron Station, 129 Ballachulish, 158, 1S6 Ballantrae, 89, 90 Ballater, 241, 243, 253 Ballindalloch, 278 Ballinluig, 200, 209 Balmai-ara, 339, 347 Balmoral, 241, 253 lialquhidder, 381 lianavie, 356, 357 r.anchory, 237, 239, 240, 241 Banff, 246, 258, 262, 265, 271 Bankfoot, 200 Bannockburn, 15 INMX. bargreniian, 92, 07 BarrhcaJ, 114-1 iS Barhill (Ayrshire), 91, 92 BatTigate, 22, 124 Bearsden, 130 Beattock, 9, 51, 65 Beauly, 302, 303 Beeswing, 72 Beith, 116 Bellanoch (Lochgilphead), 152 Bellochantuy, 148 Bellshill, 123, 135 Benderloch, 159 Bentpath, 60 Berriedale, 317 Bervie, 225 Berwick, 33, 34, 36, 37 Bettyhill, 324, 335 Biggar, 10, 49 Birgham, 36 Birnam, 200 Birness, 249, 250 Bishopton, 115 Blackburn (Aberdeenshire), 245 Blackburn (Bathgate), 14 Blackford, 173 Blackridge, 124 Black's-boat, 289 Blackshiels, 4 Blackwaterfoot, 364-365 Bladnoch, 84, 95 Blair-Athole, 200 Blairgowrie, 201, 208, 221, 227, 228 Blairingone, 189 Blairmore, 147 Blantyre, 106 Bonar Bridge, 302, 316, 327-329, 333. 334 Bonchester, 39 Bo'ness, 22, 25 Bonhill, 167 Bonnybridge, 126 Bonnyrigg, 20 Both well, 121 Bower, 321 Bowling, 131 Bracadale, 352 Braco, 172, 206 Braemar, 201, 241, 254 Brechin, 202, 21Q, 224, 226, 234, 236 Bridgend (Islay), Bridge of Allan, 172, 177 „ Cally, 201, 227 ,, Earn, 17, 196, 198 „ Marnoch, 251, 265 „ Orchy, 164, 166 „ Turk, 171 „ Weir, 105 Broadford, 348, 350, 351 Brodick (Arran), 364, 365 Broomhouse, 121, 123, 135 Brora, 317 Broughton, 9, 49 Broughty Ferry, 4m. from Dundee Broxburn, 124 Buchanty, 205 Buchlyvie, 128, 167 Buckie, i|m. distant at 533m. on Route 25S Bunessan, 362 Burghead, 283, 284 Burntisland, 17, 18, 190 Burrelton, 202 Busby, 113 Butterstone, 208 Cairnbaan, 152 Cairndow, 141-142 Cairnryan, 89 Caldercruix, 124 Callander, 170, 171, 17S-180 Cambuslang, 134 Campbeltown, 148, 149, 160 Campsie, 128 Camptown, 6 Canobie, 41, 43 Cape Wrath, 331 Caputh, 204, 229 Cardross, 140 Carfraemill, 4, 5, 6 Cargill, 201 Carlops, 10 Carlisle, 41, 51, 6a Carluke, 50, 123 Carnock, 175 Carnoustie, 233 Camwath, 11, 123 Carr Bridge, 280, 296 Carradale, 149 Carron, 24 Carronbridge, 52, 67 Carron Bridge (Stirling), 23 Carrutherstown, 63 Carsphairn, 98 Carstairs, 99, 11 Castlecary, 125 Castle-Douglas, 70, 75, 76, 79, 80 Castletown, 321, 322 Cathcart, 133 Catrine, 2|m.from Mauchline,5jm from Cumnock. Causewayhead, 172-177 Cawdor, 293 Ceres, 186, 192 Chapelton, 120 Chirnside, 34, 35 Clachaig, 145 Clachan, 148 Clackmannan, 175, 176 Cladich, 153, 162 Clarencefield, 62 Clarkston, 113, 133 Clashmore, 302, 317 Clova, 231 INDEX. Clovenfords, 47 Clunie Inn, 301, 347 Clydebank, 131 CljTider, 137 Coatbridge, 124 Cockburnspath, 3 Cockenzie, i Coldstream, 4, 36, •28 Colinsburgh, 19 Colintraive, 143 Collessie, 174, 1S5 Collin, 62, 63 Colmonell, 90 Colpy, 245 Comrie, 199, 206 Condorrat, 125 Connel, 157-158 Conon Bridge, 302, 306, 310 Contin, 339 Corgarff, 244 Cornhill, 36, 32 Cornhill (Aberdeen), 271 Corran Kerr>', 166, 359, 360 Corrie, 364 Corsock, 71, 78 Corstorphine, 15, 124 Coulport, 137 Coupar-Angus, 202, 221, 229 Cove (Dumbarton), 137 Cowdenbeath, 17 Coylton, 99 Coylum Bridge, 275 Craggie Inn, 293, 296, 297 Craigellachie, 267, 273, 279, 2S7 Craignure, 363 Crail, 19 Crailing, 38 Cramond Bridge, 16, 17 Crarae, 144 Crawford, 51, 52 Creetown, 70 Crianlarich, 132, 157 Crieff, 16, 172, 197, 199 Crinan, 152 Crocketford, 70, 71 Cromarty, 305, 306, 311 Cromdale, 273 Crook Inn, 9 Crook of Devon, 174 Crossford, 122 Crossgates, 17, 191 Crossmichael, 75 Croy, 295 Ciillen (Banff), 258, 270 Culloden, 295 Culross, 190 Cults, 241 Cumbernauld, 50, 125 Cuminestown, 263 Cummertrces, 62 Cumnock, 99, 103, 104 Cumnock, New, 67, 104 Cupar, 18, 174, 186, 196 Currie, 11 Dailly, 93, 96 Dairsie, 18 Dalbeattie, 72, 73, 74, 78 Dalguise, 210 Dalkeith, 4 Dallas, 282, 289 Dalmally, 153, 157, 164 Dalmellington, 93, gS Dalnacardoch, 197, 200 Dalnashaugh, 273, 27S, 279 Dairy (AjTshire), 102, ti2, 116 Dairy (Kirkcudbright), 75, ''B Dalrymple, 6ni.from Ayr Dal ton, 6^ Dalwhinnie, 200, 389 Darvel, loi Dava, 290, 292 Daviot (Inverness), 293, 296 Deanston, iSo Deuholm, 38 Denny, 23, 125 Dennyloanhead, 125, 126, 136 Dervaig, 361 Deskford, 270 Dingwall, 302, 310, 339 Dinnet, 241 Dirleton, i, 2 Dollar, 174, 181, 182 Dolphinton, 10 Dores, 298, 299 Dornie, 347 Dornoch, 302, 313, 318 Dornock, 58 Douglas, 99 Douglas Mill, 99, 121 Doune, 170, 177, 180 Dreghorn, loS Drem, 2 Drumclog, loi Drummore, 88 Drumnadrochit, 300, 308 Drj'men, 130, 167, 377 Dufftown, 267, 272 Dulnan Bridge, 274, 280 Dumbarton, 131, 167 Dumfries, 59, 62, 63,65 1067. 69-73 Dunbar, i, 3 Dunbeath, 317 Dunblane, 172, iSo Dundee, 18, 203, 221-226 Dundonald, 109 Dundonnell, 343, 345 Dundrennan, 81 Dunecht, 244 Dunfermline, i6, 175, 176, i>l Dunkeld, 200, 208, 210, 229 Dunlop, no Diinnet, 322 Dutining, 198 •^ IS'PEX. Dunoon, 138, 145 147 Dunphail, 290 Uunragit, 86 Dunscoie, 69 Duns, 34, 35, 28, 369, 370 Duntulm, 355 Dunvegan, 352, 353 Durisdeer, 52 Durness, 324, 331, 33a Duror, 158 Durris, 240 Dyce, 246 Dysart, 19 Eaglesham, 106, 133 Earlston, 6, 31 Easdale, 154 East Calder, 12, 13, 14 East Kilbride, 106, 113, 120 East Linton, 3 Ecclefechan, 51 Echt, 243 Edderton, 302 Eddlestone, 8 Ediiibane, 353 Edinburgh, 1-20. 124 Edrom, 34, 35 Edzell, 236, 237 Elderslie, 105, 1 16-177 Elgin, 245, 258, 281-3, 286-8, 294 Elie, 19 Ellon, 249, 256, 259 Elphin, 341 Elvanfoot, 51, 52 Ereboll, 324, 336 Errogie Inn, 297, 299 Errol, lom. from I'crth, 13m. from Dundee Eskbank, 7 Eskdalemuir, 60, 371 Ettrick Bridge, 44 Evanton, 302 Eyemouth, 35 Fairlie, 107 Falkirk, 15, 23-25, 126 Falkland, 184 Fearnan, 212 Fenwick, 106, 119 Ferness, 291, 292 Feshie Bridge, 276 Fettercairn, 218, 220, 237 Fintry, 127 Fochabers, 24s, 258, 277 Fordoun, 238 Ford, 379 Forfar, 202, 224, 232, 233, 235 Forgue, 251, 257 Forres, 284, 288-291, 294 Forsinard, 319 Forth, 12 Fortingal, 214 Fort Augustus, 298, 300 Fort George, 20^, 307 Fortrose, 285, 305 Fort William, 166, 300, 356-358 Foulden, 34 F"oyers, 297, 298 Fraserburgh, 249, 250, 260-262 Freswick, 320 Friockheirn, 234, 235 Furnace, 144 Fyvie, 246 Gairloch, 344, 345 Gairlochy, 357 Galashiels, 7, 46, 47 Galston, loi, 103, 108 Gardenstown, gjin. from Banff Garelochhead, 137, 140 Gargunnock, 167 Garlieston, 8im. from Wigtown, 4fm. from Whithorn Garmouth, 281 Gartly, 268, 269 Gartmore Station, 129 Garve, 339, 340 Gatehouse, 70, 76, 82 Georgemas, 321, 323 Giffnock, iig Gifiord, 26, 27, 369 Girvan, 89-96 Glamis, 202, 217, 223 Glasgow, 115-131, and 133135 Glenalmond, 265 Glenapp, 89 Glenbarr, 148 Glenbari-y, 266, 271 Glencoe, 166 Glendaruel, 143 Glendevon, 16 Glenelg, 348 Glenfarg, 17 Glenfinnan, 356 Glen-Isla, 230 Glenlivet, 278 Glenluce, 86, 87 Glenlyon, 214 Glenmorriston, 300, 301 Glenorchy, 164 Glen Roy, 358 Glenshee, 201, 230 Glen Urquhart, 308 Golspie, 313, 317, 333 Gordon, 5 Gorebridge, 20 Gourock, 107 Grahamston, 24 Grandtully, 209, 210 Grangemouth, 25 Granton, 17, 18 Grantown, 273-275, 28 >, 290, jl? Grant's House, 3 Greenlaw, 4, 35 I2ctna, 51, 58 Guard IJridge, 19, 174 Guiliitown, 201 GuUane, i Haddington, 3, 27 Halkirk, 325 Hamilton, 14, loi, 106, 121-2, 134 Haugh of Urr, 78, 373 Hawick, 7, 38 to 42 Heilem Inn, 324, 336 Heiton, 3S Helensburgh, 140, 37S Helmsdale, 317, 319 Heriot, 7 Holytown, 135 Holywood, 66, 67, 69 Hounam, 30 Howood, 116 Huna, 320, 322 Hunter's Quay, 146, 147 I (untingtower, 199 Huntly, 245, 24S, 266-269 Hurlet, 113 118 Hurllord, 104, 108 NCHMILL Inn, 231 nchnadamff, 33S, 341 nchture, 203 nnellan, 138 nnerleithen, 47, 368 nsch, 26S nveran, 328 nveraray, 141-144, 139, 153 nvercannich, 303, 308, 309 a\ erey, 254 nverfarigaig, 297, 298 nvergarrj', 300, 347 nvergordon, 302, 304 nverkeilor, 225 nverkeilhing, 17, 190 iiverkip, 107 nvermorriston, 300, 301 nverness, 204-305, 307, 310 nveroran, 164, 166 luershin, 328, 329, 334 Inversnaid, 168, 171 Inverurie, 245, 251, 255, 268 lona, 362 Irvine, 102, 107, 108, 118 May, Isle Ornsay, 351 Isle Toll, 66, 67, 69 Kle of Whithorn, 84, 87 Jkantown, 339, 346 Jedburgh, 6, 43 John o' Groats, 320, 322 Johnshaven, 225 Johnstone, 105 Johnstone Bridge, 31 Juniper Green, ii Jura, Kames, 142 Keills, 152 Keiss, 320 Keith, 245, 264, 270-272, 279, 28< Kelso, 5, 29-3?, 36-38, 46 Kemnay, 255 Ivenmore, 212 ivennethmont, 268 Kennoway, 192 Kesssock, 304, 310 Kettle, i8 Kilberry, 150, 151 Kilbirnie, 117 Kilbride, East, 106 ,, West, 112 Kilchattan, 366 Kilchrennan, 162 Kilcreggan, 137 Kildonan, 319 Kilfinnan, 142 Kilkenzie, 148 Killearn, 128 KiUiecrankie, 200 Killin, 132, 170, 212, 213 Kilmalcolm, 105 Kilmany, 193 Kilmarnock, 104, 108- no, 119 Kilmartin, 155 Kilmaurs, no Kilmelfort, 155 Kilmichael Glassary, 155 Kilmorack, 303 Kilmun, 147 Kilninver, 154, 155 Kilpatrick, Old, 131 Kilrenny, 18 Kilsyth, 126, 128 Kilwinning, 102, 107, 111 Kincardine, 136, 176 Kincardine O'Neil, 241 Kingairloch, 359 Kinghorn, 18 Kingsbarns, 19 Kingshouse, 163, 166 Kingussie, 200, 296, 258 Kinloch-Aylort, 356 Kinlochewe, 344 Kinloch Inn (Mull), 362, 363 Kinloch-Moidart, 360 Kinloch-Rannoch, 211, 215, 216 Kinnesswood, 194 Kinross, 17, 189 Kintore, 245 Kippen, 127, 167, 179 Kirkbank, 38 Kirkcaldy, 18, 19, 183, 191, 19a Kirkconnel, 67 Kirkcowan, 83 moEX. Kirkcudbright, 72, 74, 77, 80-82 Kirkfieldbank, 122 Kirkinner, 84 Kirkintilloch, 126 Kirkliston, 15 Kirkmichael (Perth), 227 Kirkmichael (Ayr). 97 Kirknewton, 14 ; i Jm. S.W.fr.gm. Kirkosvvald, 94 Kirkwall, Kirn, 146-147 Kirriemuir, 223, 228, 230, 231, 235 Knockando, 277, 289 Knowe, 91 Kyle Akin, 339, 330 Kyle Rhea, 348 Kyle Sku, 341 Lagg Inn, 364 Laggan Bridge, 358 Lairg, 318, 329, 334, 337, 338 Laming ton, 10 Lamlash, 364 Lanark, 11, 12, 49, 50, 122 Langholm, 41, 60, 61 Larbert, 15, 136 Largo, 19, 186, 188, 194 Largs, 107, 117 Larkhall, 121 Lasswade, 20 Latheron, 317, 323 Lauder, 5, 6, 33 Laurencekirk, 202, 238 Laurieston (Falkirk), 15 Lawrieston, 76, 77 Lawers, 212 Laxford Bridge, 332, 337 Leadburn, 8, 9 Leadhills, 68 Ledaig, 158, 159 Leith, page i Lennoxtown, 127, 128 Leslie (Fife), 194 Leshmahagow, 121 Letham, 226 Leuchars, 19 Leven, 19, 194 Lhanbryd, 245, 258, 281 Linlithgow 15, 21, 22 Linlithgow Bridge, 15 Linton, East, 3 ,, West, 10 Livingston, 14 Loans, 102, 109 Lochaline, 359 Lochalsh, 339, 347 Lochawe Station, 157 Lochbroom, 340 Lochcarron, 339, 346 Lochdonhead, 363 Lochearnhead, 170, 199 Lochenbreck, 76 Lochee, 221, 22a Lochgair, 144 Lochgilphead, 144 Lochgoilhead, 139 Lochhourahead, 349 Lochinver, 338, 342 Loch Katrine, 171 Lochlaggan Inn, 358 Lochlee, 236 Lochmaben, 59, 64 Lochmaree, 344 Lochranza, 364 Lochwinnoch, 117 Lockerbie, 51, 57, 59, 61, 371, 372 Logierait, 209 Longforgan, 203 Longformacus, 369 Longniddry, 2 Longside, 258 Longtown, 41, 58 Lonmay, 249 Lossiemouth, sjni. from Elgin ; a fine level road Loth, 317 Luib, 132 Lumphanan, 242 Lumsden, 269 Lundin Links, 19 Luss, 131, 378 Lybster, 317 Lyne, 123 Lynwilg. 296 Macduff, 258, 262 Machrihanish, sgm.from Campbel town ; a good road Macmerry, 3 Maidens, 95 Markinch, 194 Marykirk, 238 Mauchline, 100, 104 Maud, 263 Maybole, 94-96 Meigle, 202, 222 Meikleour, 229 Melrose, 46, 55 Melvich, 319, 324 Methlick, 247, 256, 260 Methven, 199, 205 Mid-Calder, 12, 13, 14 Mill Inn, 240, 252 Millerston, 125 Millport, 367 Milnathort, 17, 174, 194 Milngavie, 129 Milton, 128 Minard, 144 Minnyshant, 94, 97 Mintlaw, 250, 258, 263 Moffat, 9, 45, 65, 372 Moidart, 360 Moniaive, 53, 69 INDEX. Monifieth, 6f m. from Dundee ; a good road Monkton, 102, 119 Montrose, 219, 220, 225, 232, 238 Monymusk, 255 Moiebattle, 30 Mortem, 359 Mossat, 244 Motherwell, 14, 123 Mound, 317, 318, 333 Moy, 296 Muchalls, 225 Muckart, 174 Muasdale, 148 Muirdrum, 225, 233 Muirhead, 221, 222 Muirkirk, 99, 100, 375 Muir-of-Ord, 302, 315 Mulben, 279, 2S6 Munlochy, 304, 305 Murthly, 204 Musselburgh, i, 2, 3 Muthill, 16, 172 Mybster, 323 Nairn, 285, 292-295 Neilston, 118 Nenthom, 5 N'ethy Bridge, 275 New Abbey, 73 New Aberdour, 262 Newarthill, 14 Newbigging (Lanark), 123 Newburgh, 185, 196 Newburgh (Aberdeen), 248, I3lm. from Aberdeen New Byth, 259, 261 Newcastleton, 40, 43 New Cumnock, 67, 104 New Deer, 259, 260, 263 New Galloway, 53, 71, 77, 98 New Galloway Station, 77 Newhouse, 14, 135 New Leeds, 250 Newmains, 13, 50 Newmill, 41 Newmilns, loi New Pitsligo, 258 Newport, 18, 193 N'ewton Meams, 119 Newtonmore, 200, 358 Newton-Stewart, 53, 70, 84-6, 92, 97 Newtyle, 217, 222 Nigg Station, 311 North Berwick, i Oban, 154, iS5. iS7 Ochiltree, 09 Old Deer, 263, 386 Old Kilp.itrick, 131 Old Meldrum, 246, 248 Onich, 166 Ordhead, 244 Orkney, Ormsary, 151 Orton, 277, 286 Otter Kerry, 142, 145 Overscaig Inn, 337 Oykell Bridge Inn, 338 Paisley, 105, 113, 114, 116, 117, 37C Palnackie, 74 Palnure, 70 Parkgate, 65 Pass of Brander, 157 ,, Drumochter, 200 ,, Killiecrankie, 200 ,, Melfort, 155 Parton, 75 Pathhead (Edinburgh), 4 » (Fife), 18, 19, 19a Patna, 98 Paxton, 33 Peebles, 8, 47, 48, 49, 123 Penicuick, 8, 9, 10 Pennyghael, 362 Penpont, 53, 65 Perth, 17, 173, 196, 199-204 Peterculter, 241 Peterhead, 249, 258 Pinwherry, go-92 Pirnmill, 364 Pitcaple, 245, 268 Pitlochry, 200, 211, 227 Pitmedden, 247, 248 Pittenwcem, 19 Plean, 15 Pluscarden, 288 Pollokshaws, 118 Polmont, IS, 169 Poolewe, 345 Port Appin, i6i Portaskaig, Port Bannatyne, 143 Port Charlotte. Port Ellen, Port Glasgow, 105, lis Port Gordon, sf m. from Fochaber.- lojm. from Keith Portmahomack, 312 Port Monteilh, 168, 178 Portnahaven, 396 Port Sonachan, 162 Portobello, i, 2, 3 Portpatrick, 89 Portree, 350, 3S3, 354 Portsoy, 258, 266 Port William, 8s, 87 Poyntzfield, 306 Preston, 2 Prestonpans, i Prestwick, 102, 119 QuEENSFERRV (North), 16, 17 „ (South), 16, 17, 31 Quiran?;, ^54 INDEX. Rapford, 288, 2S9 Sligachan, 350, 35a Rannoch, 211 Smailholm, 31 Ravenstruther, 11, 99 Small Isles, Reay, 324, 326 Snizort, 354 Relugas, 201 Sorbie, 84 Renfrew, 114, 115 Sorn, 100, 103 Renton, 131 Southend, 160 Reston, 3 Spean Bridge, 300, 358 Rhiconich, 332 Spinningdale, 302 Rhj-nie, 269 Spital of Glenshee, 201, 230 Rigg, 62 Springholm, 70 Ringford, 70, 77 Sprouston, 32 Rogart, 318 Staffin, 354, 355 Romanno Bridge, 9 Stanley, 204 Rosehall, 328, 338 Stenhousemuir, |m. E. of Larberl Rosehearty, 4^111. fr. Fraserburgh ; Stevenston, 107, 11 1 a good road Stewarton, no Rosemarkie, 305 Stirling, 15, 125, 167-177 Roseneath, 137 Stobo, 49 Roslin, 8 ; im. distant at 6J111. ; Stobs, 40 several steep li'Jls Stonehaven, 202, 218, 225, 239, 253 l^othes, 277, 287 Stonehouse, 13 Rothesay, 143, 366 Stoneykirk, 88 Rothiemay, 264, 266 Stornoway, Row, 140 Stow, 7, 33 Rowardennan, 377 Strachan, 237 Roy Bridge, 358 Strachur, 142, 143, 146 Rumbhng liriilge, 16 Straiton, 8, 10 Rutherglen, 12a Straiton (Ayrshire), 93, 97 Ruthven, 228 Stranraer, 86, 83, 89 Ruthwell, 62 Strathavon, 13, loi, 120, 375 Strathblane, 128, 129 Saddell, 149 Strathcarron, 346 St. Andrews, 19, 174, 187, 188, 192 Strathconon, 315 St. Boswells, 6, 46, 54 Strathdon, 244 St. Catherine's, 139, 142, 143, 146 Strathmiglo, 174, 1S4 St. Cyrus, 225 Strathpeffer, 339 St. Fillans, 199 Strath Tummel, 2H St. Michael's Inn, i3, 19 Strathy, 324 St. Ninians, 15, 125 Strathyre, 170 Salen (Loch Sunart), 360 Strichen, 260 Salen (Mull), 361, 362, 363 Strome Ferry, 339 Saline, 182 Stromness, Saltcoats, 107, iii Stronachlaclier, 171 Sandbank, 145-147 Strone, 147 Sanquhar, 67, 68 Strontian, 360 Scone, 201, 202 Struan, 200, 215 Sconser, 350 Struan (Skye), 352 Scotlandwell, 194 Stray, 303, 314 Scourie, 337, 341 Swinton, 37 Scrabster, 2m. from Thurso Symington, 49 Selkirk, 7, 44, 45, 54-56 Shandon, 140 Tain, 302, 311-313, 317 Shettleston, 124 Tannadice, 202, 228 Shieldaig, 346 Tarbet(Loch Lomond),i3i,i32,i4i Shiel Inn, 347, 348 Tarbert (Lochfyne), 144, 148-49, 1 50 Shotts, 14 Tarbert ( H arris), Skeabost, 353 Tarbolton, 7|m. from Ayr Skelmorlie, 107 Tarfside, 236 Skene, 244 Tarland, 243 Skipness, 2m. fr.Claonaig(No. 149) Tayinloan, 148 Slateford, 11 Taynuilt, 157, 159, 162 tXDEX. Tayport, ig, 193 Tayv'allich, 152 Templand, 64 Temple (Inverness), 300 Tevioihead, 41 The Craigs, 327 The Mound, 317, 318, 333 Thornhill, 52, 53, 67 Thornhill (Stirling), 168, 17Q Thornliebank, 113 Thornton (Fife), 18 Thurso, 321-326 Tighnabruaich, 142 Tillicoultry-, 174, 181 Tillyfourie, 244, 255 Tobermory, 361, 363 Tomaiin, 296 Tomdoun, 347, 349 Tomich, 303 Tomintoul, 278, 387 Tongue, 324, 334 Tongueland, 80 Tornaveen, 243 Torphichen, 22 Torphins, 242 Torrance, 127 Torridon, 344 Torryburn, 176, 190 Torthorwald, 59 Toward, 138 Tranent, 3, 26 Traquair, 48 Troon, 109 Tros.sachs, 120, 171 Tullibody, 175 Tummel Bridge, 197, 211 Turriff, 246, 257, 261, 263, 864 Tushielaw Inn, 42, 44, 48 Tweedmouth, 36 Twynbolm, 70 Tyndrum, 157, 166 T>Tininghame, i Uddingston, 121 Uig, 354. 355 Ullapool, 340-342, 345 Ulva P'erry, 361 Uphall, 124 Walkerburn, 47i 56 Wamphray, 372 Wanlockhead, 68 Watten, 321 Wemyss Bay, 107 West Calder, 12, 13 Westerdale, 325 West Kilbride, 172 West Linton, 10 Westruther, 33 Whisllefield (ArgAle), 146-147 ,, (Dumbarton 1, 140 Whitburn, 14 Whitebridge, 298, 299 Whitehouse (Argyle), 14S Whithorn, 84 Whiting Bay, 364 Wick, 317, 320, 321 Wigtown, S3, 84 Wilkieston, 13, 14 Wilsontown, 12 Winchburgh, 15 Windygates, 192, 194 Wishaw, 13, 123 Woodside, 245, 246 Yarrow, 45 V'etholm, 29 Yoker, 131 Ythanlwiik, »56 'Rstllysrsty TtsttGS Distances. Up to 12 miles .. 12 to 25 ,, 25 to 50 „ 50 to 75 ,, 75 to I03 ,, 103 to 150 ,, 150 to 200 ,, 2^0 to 250 ,, 25310303 ,, 30310350 ,, 350 to 400 ,, V. ii:1i rjdditional 50 mile- aiiil portinn thereof Tntideiiis rOR CON'VEYAXCE OF :• Bicycles. As As Parcels. Passenger's Owner's Coy's Luggage. Risk. Risk. 6d. 9d. 1/- gd. 1/2 1/6 i/- 1/6 2/- i;6 2/3 3/- 2/- 3/- 4/- 2/6 3/9 5/- 3/- 4/6 6/- 3/6 5/3 7/- 4/- 6/- 8/- 4/6 6/9 9/- 5/- 7/6 i"/- 6d. orl. i/- Tricycles. As As Parcels. Passenger's Owner's Coy'? Luggage. Risk. Risk. i/- 2/- 3/'- 1/6 3/- 4/6 2/- 4/- 6/- 3/. 6/- 9/- 4/- £/- 12/- 5/- Jo/- 15/- 6/- 12/- 18/- 7/. 14/- 21/- 8/- 16/- . 24/- 9/- 18/- 27/- 10/- 20/- 30/- '/- ?/■ 3/- (f--,-,. fn fey rev', nddit'onal fer seat. CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. Edinbur„ .H. DISTANCES BY RAIL. 44 Glasgow. 131 153 Aberdeen. 77 39 193 Ayr. 98 102 229 93 Carlisle. 89 82 229 60 33 Dumfries. 59 82 71 122 158 160 Dundee. 53 92 184 123 46 64 112 Hawick. 191 207 108 247 286 281 165 245 Inverness. 52 63 90 103 148 140 21 lOI 144 Perth. 37 30 123 70 118 107 54 89 177 33 Stir! ing. 76 101 54 139 174 177 17 129 173 37 71 Arbroath. 72 29 176 19 106 73 III 236 92 59 Ardrossaii. 33 30 129 70 iiS 107 52 86 178 34 7 Alloa. 58 102 190 140 92 III 117 47 250 105 94 Berwick. 181 203 50 243 279 279 121. 234 72 140 173 Banff. 68 84 78 124 166 160 27 121 150 20 54 Blairgowrie 94 "5 46 155 192 191 35 147 154 52 85 Brechin. S3 46 129 86 134 123 60 106 i8j 39 16 Callander. 109 97 240 80 53 20 169 83 301 157 126 Castle Douglas. 45 68 86 108 143 134 15 98 168 24 44 Cupar. 62 56 104 96 144 133 39 115 162 18 26 Crieff. 211 226 237 266 305 300 184 264 19 163 196 Dingwall. ss 14 157 54 116 96 88 106 211 67 34 Dumbarton. 29 73 160 106 127 119 88 221 77 66 Dunbar. 17 44 115 84 115 107 44 70 175 31 20 Dunfermline. 64 80 91 120 162 152 37 117 123 16 49 Dunkeld. 180 196 71 235 278 271 153 232 37 132 165 Klgin. 45 73 114 113 143 134 34 98 1S5 41 49 Elie. 25 22 133 62 III lor 64 78 188 44 II Falkirk. 80 96 57 136 178 177 21 133 162 33 66 Forfar. 14s 122 222 162 224 204 153 198 276 132 no Fort William. 34 73 165 112 65 . . 93 19 226 81 70 Galashiels. 92 61 213 21 III 78 147 140 268 124 91 Girvan. 63 20 161 40 123 102 96 . . 219 75 42 Greenock. 39 ir 153 50 93 82 86 .. 209 65 32 Hamilton. 63 20 165 59 123 102 96 112 219 75 42 Helensburgh. 70 27 178 II 09 66 109 234 90 57 Irvine. 56 96 187 135 '75 92 115 28 248 104 93 Jedburgh. 52 92 183 134 69 87 III 24 244 100 89 Kelso. 67 24 177 15 91 58 106 .. 231 87 54 Kilmarnock. 31 47 106 86 129 121 35 84 161 17 24 Kinross. 26 56 105 102 124 I 16 33 80 176 32 40 Kirkcaldy. 32 29 147 46 78 67 98 .. 221 76 44 Lanark. 78 tog 208 99 22 . . 137 38 269 125 114 Langholm. 18 30 131 6p 114 . . 60 71 192 48 19 Linlithgow. 37 77 168 116 61 79 96 16 229 85 74 iMelrose. 63 64 178 S5 42 31 134 .. 257 109 80 Moffat. 89 117 41 156 204 193 30 143 149 SI 87 Montrose. 177 193 93 231 275 266 150 230 15 129 162 Nairn. 139 97 261 71 83 50 190 113 315 171 138 Newton Stewart. 23 67 154 105 III .. 82 214 70 59 North Berwick. 123 JOI 200 156 203 183 131 176 254 96 87 Oban. , SO 7 158 34 loS 85 89 .. 214 70 37 Paisle}-. 27 54 153 75 83 75 87 37 219 75 63 Peebles. 17s 197 44 235 273 265 115 228 140 134 167 Peterhead. 55 79 85 118 154 .. 13 108 179 35 55 St. Andrews 40 79 171 119 70 .. 99 26 231 87 76 Selkirk. "4 137 16 176 213 214 55 167 125 74 107 Stoneha\en 141 98 251 58 106 74 iSo 137 305 161 128 Stranraer. 353 36S 260 407 447 442 3«6 406 161 305 338 Wick. • < CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. fcvvic s an& jf cr rv? Cbarpcs , This list lias been made >ip in resiionse to nnnienms requests, but as the Autlmrs Meiiiniancla relating to some of the Ferries have been mislaid, it is not quite complete. ( »\ving to some oversight in the Local Government Act of 1S80, the Ferries are no longer under responsible control, and travellers may be mulcted of a somewhat higlier sum than that given below. The prices also at the same Ferry may vary cd. Tayport.— SfV Broughty Ferry. CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OP SCOTLAND. Tobermory - Drimnin. — Mail steamer daily. Tongue Ferry. — Roats, Cd. Totaig — Dornie (Anielve). — Ferry boat at Totaig, summonod by lioin, if at Dornie, Is. Torridon and Shieldaig. — Xo Ferry ; liire fishing boat, Ullapool Ferry. — Irregular Feiry ; hire fishing boat, Is. to 2s. 6d. Tummel Ferry (east end of Lodi Tuuimel). — Chain pontoon foi vehicles, 'Jd. ; and boat. STEAMERS ON LOCHS, &e. (See Railway Time Tables.) Loch Awe. — Summer service four times daily bet\»een Loch Awe station and Port Sonachan ; twice daily to Ford. Loch Eck. — Summer service only in connection with coach. Loch Etive. — Summer service twice daily. Loch Katrine. — Summer service (> timesdaily. Fare, 2'6 ; Bic. !/-■ Loch Lomond. — In summer three times daily; thrice a «eck in the winter months. Fares, i:d. to 3s. ; Bic. 6d. and Is. Xote there is no road to Balloch Pier, from which tlie steamer starts : train must be taken to or frou) Balloch sUition, half a mile otf. Loch Maree. — Summer service. Loch Ness and Caledonian Canal. — Summer service of fast steamers three times daily ; winter service of fast sleamer (mu Loch Ness only) once daily, and of slow steamers twice a week. Loch Tay. — Four times daily in summer; twice daily in winter. Fares, 3s. ; Be. Is. Od. Crinan CanaL — Summer service. Cycles are mt takeu on tlie steamer. ^^^^^ THE CLYDE. — There is a splendid service of st> amers all the year round between the various points. Sec Railway Time Tables. THE FORTH. — In addition to the Granton and Queensferry ferries, there are summer steamers from Leitli to Stirling, Queensferry, Aberdour, Kirkcaldy, Elie, and North Be' wick. THE TAY. — A summer steamer runs between Dundee, Newburgh, and Pel th. BEAULY FIRTH. — A summer steamer runs between Inverness and Fortrose ; and to Cromarty and Invergordon. WESTERN HIGHLANDS.-Serviceof steamers all the year round between all Islands. ORKNEY AND THURSO.— .Mail steamer daily. PIER DUES. At nearly all the Piers there is a Pier charge of a Id., and usually •2d. for a Bicycle. At several piers the toll is as high as Jd. The Rates for Cycles by IWacbrayne's Steamers are :— Bicycles. Tricycles. Bicycles. Tricycles. Up to 10 miles, 1/- 1/0 „ 20 „ 1/6 2/(3 „ 50 „ 2/0 4/- Up to 100 miles, 4/- 6/- „ 200 „ 0/0 9/- „ 300 „ 7/0 10/- Cyclists should note that on most steamers scai'ccly any care or protection is given to theii' machines notwithst.iiiding the hi 55° 56= 56J' 57' ABODE A B C D Date. P.M. P.M. P.M. P.M. P.M. Date. P.M. P.M. P.M. P.M. Jany I 4 35 4.28 4.25 4.21 4-13 July 2 9-32 9-39 9.42 9.46 9 4 47 4.40 4-37 4-33 4.26 )> II 9.26 9-32 9-35 9-39 15 4 57 4-50 4-47 4.44 4-37 )) 18 9.19 9.25 9.28 9-31 20 5 6 5-0 4-58 4-55 4.49 )» 23 g.ii 9.17 9.19 9.22 24 5 14 5-9 5-6 5-3 4-57 J) 28 9.4 9-9 9.11 9.14 28 5 22 5-i8 5.16 5-13 5-3 Aug. I 8.57 9.1 9-3 9.6 Feby I 5 30 5-25 5.23 5-21 5-i6 y> 5 8.50 8.54 8.56 8.58 4 5 37 5-33 5-31 5.29 5-25 )) 8 8.42 8.46 8.48 8.50 8 5 44 5-4° 5-39 5-37 5-32 )) 12 8.35 8.39 8.40 8.42 II 5 51 5-47 5.46 5-44 5-40 n 15 8.27 8.31 8.32 8.34 14 5 57 5-54 5-53 5-51 5-47 >) 18 8.20 8.24 8.25 8.27 17 6 3 6.1 6.0 5-58 5-54 J) 21 8.14 8.16 8.17 8.19 19 6 9 6.7 6.6 6.4 6.2 )) 24 8.6 8.9 8.10 8.12 22 6 15 6.13 6.12 6.11 6.8 )j 27 7-59 8.2 8.3 8.4 25 6 21 6. IQ 6.18 6.17 6.14 J' 30 7-52 7-54 7-55 7.56 28 6 27 6.25 6.24 ^•'2 6.21 •Sept 2 7.46 7.48 7-49 7-50 JNIar. 2 6 32 6.30 6.29 6.28 6.27 )] 4 7-39 7.41 7.42 7-43 5 6 37 6.35 6.35 6-34 6.32 )) 7 7-33 7-34 7-34 7-35 7 6 42 6.41 6.41 6.40 6.39 J> 10 7.26 7.27 7.27 7.28 10 6 47 6.46 6.46 6.45 6.44 )) 12 7.19 7.20 7.20 7.21 13 6 52 6.51 6.51 6.50 6.50 )) 15 7.12 7-13 7-13 7.14 15 6 58 6.57 6.57 6.57 6.56 )) 17 7-5 7.6 7.6 7.6 18 2 7.2 7.2 7.2 7.2 >) 20 6.59 6.59 6.59 6.59 20 7 7-7 7-7 7-7 7-7 J) 22 6.53 6-53 6.53 6.53 23 13 7.12 7.12 7.12 7.12 99 25 6.46 6.46 6.46 6.46 25 17 7.18 7.18 7.18 7.19 1) 28 6.40 6.30 6.30 6.39 28 22 7.23 7-23 7.24 7.24 ,, 30 6.33 6.32 6.32 6.31 3° 27 7.29 7 29 7-30 7-3' Oct. 3 6.26 6.25 6.25 6.24 .\p'ril 2 33 7-34 7-34 7-35 7-36, M 5 6.19 6.18 6.18 6.17 5 33 7-39 7-39 7.40 7.42 5> 8 6.12 6. 1 1 6.11 6.10 7 42 7-44 7-45 7.46 7-471 ,, II 6-7 6.5 6.4 6-3 10 47 7-49 7-5° 7-51 7-53: ;, 13 6.0 5.58 5-57 5.56 '3 ^ 53 7-54 7-55 7.56 7-59 )5 16 5-54 5-51 5-50 5-49 15 58 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.6 n 19 5-47 5-44 5-43 5-42 18 8 4 8.6 8.7 8.9 8.11 ,, 22 5.41 5.38 5-37 5-35 21 8 10 8.12 8.13 8.15 8.19 n 25 5-33 5-31 3.30 5-28 24 8 15 8.18 8.19 8.21 8.25 )j 27 5-27 5-24 5-23 5-21 27 8 21 8.25 8.26 8.28 8.32 ,, 30 5-21 5-17 5-15 5-14 May I 8 27 8.31 8.32 8.34 8.39 Nov 3 5-H 5.10 5-9 5-7 4 8 34 8.3S 8.40 8.42 8.46 JI 6 5-7 5-3 5-1 4-59 8 8 41 8-45 8.47 8.40 8-54 )) 9 5-0 4-56 4-54 4-52 II 8 47 8.52 8.54 8.57 9.2 )) 13 4-54 4.50 4.48 4-45 16 8 54 8-59 9.1 9.4 9.10 I» 17 4-47 4.42 4.40 4-37 20 9 I 9-7 9.9 9.12 Q.18 J) 21 4.41 4-35 4-33 4 -.30 25 9 9 9-T5 9.18 9.21 9.28 n 26 4-35 4.29 4.26 4-23 31 9 18 9.24 9.27 9-31 9-38 Dec. 2 4.29 4-23 4.20 4.16 June 10 9 28 9-35 9-38 9.42 9-50, )) " 4.24 4.17 4.14 4.10 jj 21 9 34 9.41 9-45 9.49 9-57 ?) 21 4.26 4.18 4.14 4.10 kN. tOXrOi'R ROAD BOOK OF SCO'J'IAKD. 3n<>cv ot Cowns— Uamp=lf(3btinG Cables. (Sec prcfiotis page.) TmvH. Miniilfs. Cd. Tcnvit. Minutes* Co Aberdeen, . . .add 8 to D Huntly add 11 to C Aberfcldy, .. • „ 15 .. C Inverary, .. •• , 20 ,, E Airdriu, ■ „ i6 '■', B Inverness, . . • ■ , 17 >i ' Alloa, • ,. 15 „ B Irvine, .. ... 19 .. ' Annai). • » 13 „ A Islay, .. .. , 25 ,> E Arbroath, . . „ lO „c Jedburgh, . . • ■ , 10 „ / Ardrossan, . . • „ 19 " g Johnsloi;e, . . , 18 „ E Arran, . ., 21 „ B Kelso, . . ... 10 ., / Ayr • „ 18 A Kilmarnock, 18 ;, E Ballalcr, • ,, 12 „ D Kingussie, . . • ■ , 16 „ C Kanflf, • ,! 10 :, E Kinross , 14 ,) E liathgate, .. I> 14 ., B Kirkcaldy, . . , 13 >, E I'eauly, ■ :, 18 ;, D Kirkcudlnight. 16 „ / Berwick, ■ „ 8 „ B "Kirkwall (Orkney), , 12 ,, E BlairgouTie, ■ >, 13 „ c Kirriemuir, . . , 12 ,, c Brechin, • >l 10 „ c Lanark, . . ... 15 I) > Callander, . . ■ ,, 17 „ B Langholm, . . , 12 ,, / Campbeltown, „ A Largs , 19 ,, E Carlisle, . . . ., 12 = , A Lauder, . . ■ ■ , II n E Castle Douglas . ;. 16 , A t Lerwick (Shetlaiui), , 5 ji ' Coatbridge, . ;. 16 „ B Linlithgow, . . , 14 ,. E Coldstream, • Ti 9 ., A Lockerbie, . . ... 13 :^ E Crieff, • ,, 15 ;, c Lossiemouth, . . , 13 » E Cumnock, . . ■ n 17 .. A iMaucbline, . . , 17 ,: f Cupar Angus, • ,: 13 ;, c Maybole, .. .. , 18 „ / Cupar, • M 12 „ B Melrose, II ,, / Dingwall, . . ■ „ 18 ,, E Moffat, .. ; 14 M '' Dollar, • .. 15 n B Montrose, . . ■ • , 10 .. c Dumbarton, • ,. 18 „ B Motherwell, . . , ,6 „ E Dumfries, . . !! 14 ., A Muirkirk, . . . . , 16 „ / Dunbar, „ 10 ;, B Nairn, . . ■ ■ , 15 1. C Dunblane, . . ■ !, 15 „ B New Galloway, . . , 17 .! ^ Dundee, • ., 12 „ c Newton Stewart, . . , 18 „ / Dunfermline, • ,, 14 ,, B North Berwick. . . , II „ E Dunkeld, • .: '4 „c Oban, .. .. , 22 ,, C Dunoon, • ,! 20 „ B Peebles, .. .. , 13 n ' Earlston, . . • !. " „ A Perth, .. .. , 14 .1 c Edinburgh, - .. 13 „ B Peterhead, . . , 7 ,> C Elgin, ■ » 13 „ E Pitlochry, . . . . , 15 ,. c Falkirk, . . ■ .1 15 „ B Portree, . . . ■ , 25 „ C Forfar, ■ ,, II ,• c Rothe.say, . . ... 20 ,, [ Forres, ■ !. 14 ,; E St. Andrews, . . , II „ E Fort Augustus, • !, 19 „ D Sanquhar , 16 „ -^ Fort William, • >, 20 „ D Selkirk, .. .. , II ,, f Fraserburgh, • „ 8 „ E Stirling, . . . . , 15 .> E Galashiels, . . ■ !1 II „ A Stonehaven, . . , 9 „ E Girvan, ■ !> 19 „ A Stornoway (Lewes), , ,25 ,, 1 Glasgow, . . • .. 17 „ B Stranraer 20 ,, / Grangemouth, • „ 15 '• S T.^in, .. .. , 16 „ E Grantown, . . ■ ). 14 „ D J Thurso, . . • . 1 ,14 .. E Greenock, . . ■ ,, 19 „ B Tobermory, . . , 24 ., f Haddington, • „ II " g Troon, . . • • , ,19 ,> E Hamilton, . . • „ '6 „ B Turriff, . . • • , 10 „ E Hawick, • >, 11 „ A Ullapool, .. .. , 20 ,, 1 Helensburgh, • ., 19 „ B SWick, .. .- , ,12 ,, 1 Helmsdale, • :• 14 „ E Wigtown, 18 „ > • Add 3 mill, in Jan..: I iiiin. in J inc. ) Deduct 14 ni. in Jan., add n in. in Juiic : Add 9 111, in J.i 1., 19 111. in June. 5 .\dd 7 111. in Jan., 17 111. 1 1 Jnnc. CONTOtfR JiOAD HOOK OP SCOTLAND. SUQOCStcD Uo \\i\ The following suggested Tour will cover the leading points of interest, and the best scenery, in the course of about tliree weeks, and those following it will get a very fair idea of the prettier parts of the country. The avei'age day's ride should not exceed 4U uiiles, especially for Photo-cyclists. Tuis tour is divided into comfort- able stages ; tourists may often find it convenient to adopt other stopping-places from those mentioned. DAY. 1. Edinburgh to Doune, 43|m., Routes 15 and 170, visiting Lin- lithgow Palace, Stirling and Castle, &c., Doune Castle. 2. Donne to Callander and the Tross,ichs, back to Callander, 27m., Routes 170-171; splendid scenery. 3. *Callander to Crieff, 44m., Routes 170 and 199, visiting Pass of Leny, Strathyre, liob Roy's Grave, along the beautiful shores of Loch Earn to St. Fillans and Crielf. 4. Cneff to Perth and Dnnkeld, 3-2im., Routes ]9;l-i00; unin- teresting to Perth ; very pretty near Dunkeld. 5. Dunkeld to Pitlocliry (Falls of Tummel), Queen's View of Locli Tummel, back through the Pass of KUliecrankie to Ulair Athole, where train to Kingussie, 28^m., Routes 2U0 and "211 6. Kingussie to Inverness, 44m., Route 296. 8. Inverness to Fall of Foyers, ISjm., Route 29S, tlience steamer to Laggan Lock, whence ride to Port William, 2!m., Route 300; fine scenery, total, 39^m. 9. Fort William to Ballachulish, thence visit Glencoe, returning to Ballachulish, 2ijm., Route 166, whence ride to Appin, 16jm., Routes 158 and 161, and take steamer to Oban. 10. Oban : numerous excursions in vicinity. 11. Oban, through the wild Pass of Brander, to Dalmally, 2Cm., Route 157, where train to Crianlarich, thence ride to Arroch- ar, ISjm., Routes 131-132, visiting Falls of Fal loch. Beauti- ful road along Loch Lomond. 12. Arrochar to Helensburgh, ITsiu., Route 140, either by Loch Long or Loch Lomond, 19m., Routes 131, 378. Sail on the Clyde by steamer. 13. Cross to Greenock, and lide by fine coast road to Ayr, 49ui., Routes 107, l(i2. 15. Ayr : visit Burns' Haunts, Burns' Cottage, Alloway Kirk, &c., on to Barhill by Jlaybole and Girvan, Sl^m., Routes 9ii, 94, and 91. 16. Barhill to Newton Stewart, 21ta., visiting Loch Trool ; rather pretty scenery. 17. Xewton Stewart to Dumfries, ol^m.. Route 70, visiting I>irk Ilatteraick's Cave and Threave Castle ; fine scenery to Gatehouse. 18. Dumfries : visit Burns' Mausoleum, &o., thence to Jlott'at, 21m., Route 05. 19. Moffat to Selkirk, 34|ra., Route 45, by St. Mary's Loch (visit if possilile the Grey Mai e's Tail) ; a charuiing road alongside the Loch, and through "'Varrow." 20. 'Visit Abbotsford, Melrose Abbey, and Dryburgh Abbey, and return to Edinburgh, .50ui., Routes 55, 4ii, and 33. * An alternative ro.id. quite as pretty, istofrf>from CHllanderto Killin, tliciice hy Locli Taj', Keiuiiure, aiiJ .VberfelJy, to Liunkcld ADVSATISEifSSrS. ESTABLISHED 1824. CAPITAL, SIX MILLIONS STERLING. BONUS YEAR, 1899. Total Funds, . . - . £4,672,700. SGOTTISP imiOH HP KflTlOKAL LONDON— GLASGOW— 3 King William Street, E.C. 150 West George Street. tjcafe ©fficc-35 ST. ANDREW SQUARE, EDINBURGH. Bii-cctora— WM. WHITE Millar. Esq., James D. Lawrie, Esq., T. Hector Smith. Esq., A. D. M. BLACK, Esq., JOHN MACKENZIE, Esq., WILLIAM S. 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