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Rh the Chinese style, and by a good road, you will soon pass by two charming places; on the left, Dalchonzie, pronounced Dalwhonie; and, on the right, is Aberuhill. The hills around you are the Grampians. Soon after Aberuhill you will cross the Earn by a stone bridge, at the town of Comrie; after which you will pass by Lawers House, and Ochtertyre.

At Crieff you may dismiss your Stirling horses, particularly as you must stay at Crieff a few days, as much is to be seen in its neighbourhood. The most beautiful places are Ochtertyre, and Drummond Castle, Monzie, pronounced Monie, and many others. You must take one long day, and go to Newton, in the Amulrie road, 8 miles; it lies in Glen Almond, one of the wildest glens in Scotland; and is another pass through the Grampian Hills. Take food for man and beast, for none will you find at Newton. While your horses are baiting, walk as far as you are able up the glen, following the river, and you will not lose your labour, if you love sweet Nature. When you leave Newton, on your return, as soon as you quit the glen, and get to the top of the very steep ascent out of it, leave the road by which you came into the glen, and follow the one you see, that