Walter and his dog, by Steele. The inscription is by Lord Jeffrey. In Princes Street Gardens is a statue of Allan Ramsay, by Steele, and in Frederick Street, a statue of William Pitt, by Chantrey.

The charitable establishments of Edinburgh are numerous, and some of them are well worth a visit. Heriot's Hospital, endowed by Geo. Heriot, a goldsmith of the city, for the education of the sons of burgesses of Edinburgh, and Watson's Hospital, founded by a merchant for the maintenance of

immediately above the last-named edifice, is open on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday, from 10 to 5, and on Saturday evening from 7 to 9, free; on Thursday and Friday, from 10 to 4, admission, 6d. It contains Flaxman's statue of Burns, and some excellent pictures; among which are works of Titian, Guido, Rembrandt, Tintorello, Paul Veronese, Van Dyke, and Valesquez.

In High Street, near the Tron Church (Old Town), is the house once occupied by John Knox, ad

mission, Wednesdays and Saturdays, 6d. On the outside is the following inscription: LUFE GOD

ABOFE AL THINGS, AND YI NEIGH

BOR AS YISELF. At the corner is a rude figure of the great Reformer in the attitude of preaching to the people. He died in this house in 1572, having resided here 13 years. Near this, and a little farther toward Holyrood, commences Canongate, which once contained the houses of the Scottish nobility. In this street is the Canongate Tolbooth, a good specimen of the original architecture of the Old Town. In the Canon. gate Churchyard, next the Tolbooth, rest the remains of Adam Smith, Dugald Stewart, and the poet Ferguson. The stone which covers the latter, was placed there by Burns, who caused to be inscribed upon it the well-known lines:

"No sculptured marble here, nor pompous lay

No storied urn, nor animated bust; This simple stone directs pale Scotia's way

To pour her sorrows o'er her poet's

dust."

Near the foot of Canongate, in White Horse Close, is the White Horse Inn, where Dr. Johnson lodged in 1773. It is now a poor tenement house.

SALISBURY CRACS and ARTHUR'S SEAT are prominent objects to the south of Holyrood. On the northern slope of the latter are the ruins of St. Anthony's Chapel. This locality is the favourite resort of the citizens of Edinburgh. A fine carriage road, "The Queen's Drive," surrounds Arthur's Seat. The views from the top and from the drive are very fine, and should not be omitted. This neighbourhood, full of associations with Scott's "Heart of Mid-Lothian." In ascending the hill, may be seen the spot where

Jeanie Deans is represented as having met Robertson.

The Queen's Park occupies an extensive area, and Arthur's Seat and Salisbury Crags are included within its limits. Its surface is well diversified, and it commands everywhere a succession of pleasing landscapes, such as are to be found in the environs of few other cities; its circuit is nearly five miles. It was first enclosed by James V. and was densely clothed with forest, its embellishment was easily accomplished. The decorative works, which the taste of succeeding sovereigns carried out, were, however, completely swept away by Cromwell. Having passed into the hands of Sir James Hamilton and his heirs, the whole area was suffered to lie waste until repurchased by the Crown in 1844, at a cost of £30,674. It was then devoted to its present purpose-the recreation of the citizens of Edinburghand vast improvements have been gradually effected. The views from the Queen's Drive are very fine, and the Drive itself is carried over a boldly undulating surface, along rugged cliffs, through deep defiles, and over green smooth slopes, overhung by "beetling crags. The path which skirts the steep flanks of Salisbury Crag -a favourite resort of Sir Walter Scott-is known as the Radical Road, from the circumstance that it was enlarged and repaired in 1830 by the distressed operatives, whom the pressure of necessity had converted into loud clamours for political reform.

ARTHUR'S SEAT is associated with many of the old Armoric legends which celebrate the exploits and virtues of the "stainless King." It has borne for centuries the name by which it is now known, being mentioned by Kennedy early in the thirteenth

century-" Arthur Sate, or ony hicher hill."

Sir Walter Scott resided from 1800 to 1826, at No. 39, Castle Street.

Robert Burns, during his first visit to Edinburgh, had lodgings in "Baxter's Close, Lawn Market;" but he afterwards occupied less humble lodgings "at the entrance to St. James' Square, on the left hand. As you go up East Register Street, at the end of Register House, you see the end of a house at the left hand side of the top of the street. There is a perpendicular row of four windows; the top window belongs to the room Burns occupied."

W. H.

EXCURSION

FROM EDINBURGH TO HAWTHORNDEN AND ROSLIN.

HE distance from Edinburgh to Hawthornden is 11 miles. The most convenient method of making the trip, is by the North British Railway, Waverley Station. Time, 30 minutes. Fare, first-class, 1s.

Leaving Edinburgh, and passing Salisbury Crags and Arthur's Seat, the first objects of interest on the route are the ruins of Craigmiller Castle, near Millerhill (6) miles). This castle was the prisonhouse of James V., and the favourite residence of Queen Mary. She was also a prisoner here after the battle of Carberry. Two miles beyond Millerhill, is the Junction for Dalkeith, which is a mile distant. The Palace is the principal residence of the Dukes of Buccleuch. It contains a good collection of paintings. Admission on Wednesday and Saturday.

HAWTHORNDEN, once the residence of the poet Drummond, is a short walk from the station. Ad

mission daily, charge, 1s. The house is romantically situated on the edge of a cliff overhanging the North Esk. The face of the rock beneath the house is pierced by many curious caves, which are said to have been the dwelling places of the ancient inhabitants of the country, and in which, in later years, have been concealed many patriots and refugees; among them Bruce, whose cavern is pointed out by the attendant.

The path to ROSLIN is through the grounds of Hawthornden, along the river. The scenery is very beautiful. Roslin Chapel is open to visitors every day, but on Sunday for divine service only. Admission, 1s. It was founded in 1446, by William St. Clair, Earl of Roslin, and has long been the subject of general admiration to those qualified to judge of its merits as a relic of ecclesiastical architecture. Its dimensions are 69 feet in length by 34 in breadth, and 40 feet in height, with an arched roof supported by two rows of pillars, elaborately carved. The design, according to tradition, was by a Roman architect. During the progress of the building, it is said, some doubts having arisen in the mind of the architect as to the execution of some parts of the design, he went to Rome for advice, leaving his apprentice in charge of the work. The latter carried on the work with so much success as to overcome the difficulty which had staggered his master; and a fine fluted column, called "The Apprentice's Pillar," richly ornamented with wreaths of flowers and foliage, delicately carved, and in prominent relief, is still shown as the pillar on which the genius of the apprentice was too fatally developed; for, on his return from Rome, says the legend, the jealousy of the architect was so kindled at the sight of this master-piece, that

two tiers of arched rooms or vaults. It is chiefly remarkable for its picturesque situation.

EXCURSION

FROM EDINBURGH TO KINROSS AND

LOCHLEVEN CASTLE (384 miles).

HIS excursion may be made in one day, by leaving Edinburgh (Waverley Station) in an early train, crossing the ferry to Burntisland, and thence again by railway vid Thornton Junction.

KINROSS (Hotel: Kirkland's) is on the shore of Loch Leven. Boats may be obtained for visiting

who, intoxicated with a romantic passion and ambitious hopes, sacrificed his duty." The queen, with the assistance of her lover, escaped from the castle on the 2nd of May, 1568, while the inmates were at prayers. She landed at a spot on the south shore, called "Mary's Knowe" (Knoll), accompanied by Douglas, and one female attendant, where she was received by Sir James Hamilton and Lord Seaton, and conveyed to Niddry Castle. She found herself in a few days at the head of an army of 6,000 men. Ten days after her escape, her army was defeated, and she threw herself on the protection of Queen Elizabeth, only to find herself a prisoner for life.

That portion of the route between Glasgow and Greenock is described in Route 12 above.

After embarking at Greenock the passengers who have preferred to come by railway to join the steamer there, the steamer touches at Dunoon, a favourite bathingplace. (Hotels: Argyll, Crown, Royal). (Coaches leave Dunoon on the arrival of the steamer, for Inverary, following the shores of the Frith of Clyde, Loch Eck, and the valley of the Cur, a beautiful route. At Strachur, passengers embark on board a little steamer, which conveys them across Loch Fyne to Inverary). Overlooking the landing we see the ruins of Dunoon Castle, some miles farther on we round Toward Point, with its lighthouse, and ruined castle, and enter the bay of Rothesay. On the east side of the Isle of Bute we see, at a distance, Mount Stuart, the seat of the Marquis of Bute, surrounded by a fine park; beyond, when the day is clear, we can make out Ailsa Craig, and

the mountains of Arran. The next place of interest is Rothesay (Bute Arms Hotel), a watering-place of 4000 inhabitants. Its agreeable situation and fine climate commend it as a favourite place of resort to numerous visitors. Its castle is

one of the most beautiful ruins in Scotland, and was once a residence of the Kings of that country.

Leaving Rothsay we direct our course toward the Kyles of Bute, a channel passing around the northern extremity of the Isle of Bute, forming a passage from the Clyde to the mouth of Loch Tyne. The finest scenery is near Loch Ridden, the mouth of which is passed, where are four small islands, on one of which called Eilan-Gerig, are the ruins of a fort once held by the Earl of Argyll, while conspiring with Monmouth

in 1685.

Passing Tignabruich and rounding Ardlamont Point, we enter Loch Fyne-one of the largest of the Scotch lochs. At Tarbert, where the steamer touches, passengers disembark who wish to visit Knapdale or Cantyre or to take at West Tarbert on the other side of the isthmus, the steamer to the island of Islay. Pursuing our course up Loch Fyne we soon reach Ardrishaig (Hotel: Royal), the entrance to the Crinan Canal. (Coaches run from this place to Oban and Loch Awe). Here passengers are transferred to a canal barge, in which the passage of the canal is made. The canal is cut nine miles across the neck of the Mull of Cantyre. But for it, steamers would be compelled to double the Mull, a journey of more than sixty miles.

At Crínan, the terminus of the canal, a steamer awaits the arrival of the passengers for Oban. It is less spacious and comfortable than the boat at the Glasgow end of the route, and our course being more open, passengers are likely to be made uncomfortable by the swell. About 2 hours are occupied in reaching Oban.

Entering Loch Crinan, we see, on the north side, Duntroon Castle,