those events.
bird, is to be found in considerable abundance.

On this and the neighbouring mountains, ptarmighan, a rare

Within two miles of Dalmally, we obtain a charming view of the Vale of Glenorchy, with the Castle just mentioned, rising from the waters of the lake; but, from whatever point it is seen, the ruins of Kilchurn present a most interesting feature in the scene. Here the landscape is particularly grand, composed of all that can "fascinate the eye of the painter, or inspire the soul of the poet." The beauty of the glen is much enhanced by the church and its gothic spire, lately built on an island in the river Urchy, which waters the valley, and over which there is a romantic and picturesque bridge. The point so generally recommended to strangers, is "Burke's View," so called, from the great admiration expressed of it by that very appropriate authority in "landscape," as well as in literature-the author of the well-known essay on the "Sublime and Beautiful."

"That glorious Valley with its lake,

And Alps on Alps in clusters swelling."

The approach to Inverary exhibits a very remarkable combination of picturesque and imposing features; and, as the seat of M'Callum More, the "King of the Campbells," calls forth historical reminiscences which cannot fail to interest even the most cursory observer. The most striking feature in the landscape is the hill of Duniquaich, crowned by a watch-tower, luxuriantly wooded, and giving fine and prominent relief to the lordly mansion at its base. The ancient family residence stood near the town, and, in its internal arrangements, exhibited a picture of the times and taste for which it had been designed; but, in the modern edifice, ornament has been united with utility, strength with elegance, and baronial stateliness with all those minor considerations which insure domestic comfort. It is built of lapis ollaris, a dark blue pot-stone, resembling the slate-coloured marble of Namur, and after rain presenting a tint almost of a cloudy black. Its castellated style of architecture, with a round tower at each corner surmounted with battlements, gives it an air of imposing grandeur which is in fine harmony with the place and purpose of its erection. Great taste has been displayed in the decoration and furnishing of the interior, which contains, in addition to a splendid suite of state apartments, many chambers of elegant design and stately dimensions. The great drawing-room, hung with Ghent tapestry, is said to have cost eighteen thousand pounds sterling; and in finishing and ornamenting this princely residence, a sum of not less than three hundred and fifty thousand pounds is said to have been expended since the close of the