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Rh well, and ruined chapel; with many other things in, and near Edinburgh, well worth observation.

From Edinburgh to Queensferry, 9 miles.

The ferry, even with a carriage, may be crossed almost at any hour, it being but seldom that the tide will not serve.

The prices for crossing, are put up against the passage house, that there may be no imposition. A chaise without horses is half-a-crown; for each man or woman, one penny.

The breadth of the ferry, is 2 miles.

As you cross Queensferry, you may see Hopetoun House.

I would advise you to leave Edinburgh early in the morning, that you may reach Kinross in time to see, many beauties near that town; particularly Loch Leven.

If you mean to travel for pleasure, and are willing to be safe, make a resolution, (and keep to it strictly) never to be out after dark. If you will adhere to my plan, and be early in a morning in your chaise, you may see each day's portion of beauty, and have daylight to lodge you safe, in your intended quarters, unless some unforeseen delay should occur.

From Queensferry to Kinross, 15 miles.