Journey to the Western Isles of Scotland

when he met the weird sisters in his way. This to an Englishman is classic groun

reat length of road nothing but heath; yet at Fochabars, a seat belonging to the duke of Gordon, there is

rd the fatal prediction; but we travelled on not interrupted by promises of kingdoms, and came to Nairn, a royal burgh, which, if once it f

y, the minister who published an account of St. Kilda, and by his direction visited Calder Castle, from which Macbeth drew his second title. It has been formerly a place of strength. The draw-bridge is still to

ll deserves the notice of a traveller, who has never travelled before. We went thither next day, found a very kind reception, were led round the works by a gentleman, who

cription is of use only when the imagination is to be amused. There was every where an appearance of the utmost neatness

alled the capital of the Highlands. Hither the inhabitants of the inland parts come to be supplied with what they cannot make for themselves: Hither