NOTES ON SUTHERLAND. 171 



River Hdnisdah flows through a very interesting district, rich in 

 antiquities and historical associations as the scene of many clan battles. The 

 castle at its foot is worthy of a visit. The gold field, ten miles from the 

 mouth, is now closed, but at one time over three hundred diggers camped in 

 canvas and turf huts there, and it is believed that about ;i^i2,ooo worth ot 

 gold was washed out of its gravels and clays. A good deal of good ground 

 had to be turned up ere the " bottom rock " was reached, and the expense 

 of management considerably exceeded the sum raised by small rates paid for 

 digging license. For these, and other satisfactory reasons, the work was 

 stopped. 



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