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Aug. 8. To the summit of the hills opposite the inn, called 

 Craig-Inks, and found Sibbaldia, Azalea, etc., in plenty ; went along 

 the tops as far as the head of Glen Phu, and then descended by a 

 most difficult cleft in the cliffs. 



Aug. 9. Left Clova for Braemar. Followed the White Water 

 to its source, gathering Phleum alpinum, Alopecurus alpinus, Juncus 

 castaneus, Cornus suecica, etc. ; then due north-east to the head of 

 Glen Callater, where we found Carex rupestris, and down that glen 

 to Braemar, where there is a nice inn. 



Aug. 10. On the way to Ben Aven we ascended a lower hill, 

 called Little Craigindal, upon which we found plenty of Astragalus 

 alpinus, Carex rupestris, etc., and then crossed the next glen, and 

 ascended Ben Aven, near the summit of which grows Luzula arcuata. 

 Here we were overtaken by a very heavy thunderstorm, and returned 

 through it over Great Craigindal to the inn. 



Aug. 11. Went up the glen to the Linn of Dee, and- returned 

 by Mar Lodge. 



Aug. 12. Went by coach to Aberdeen through a most beautiful 

 country, with the intention of going to Orkney from that port. 

 Various causes however made us put it off. Marischal College is 

 being rebuilt in good taste, but in a very bad situation. The old 

 church is being well restored. 



Aug. 13. Breakfasted with Dr. Fleming at Old Aberdeen, and 

 walked with him to the Links to gather Carex incurva, and then 

 along the coast south of the Dee, as far as the wild but low hills 

 that terminate the Grampians. 



Aug. 14. Sunday. Breakfast with Dr. Fleming. Went twice 

 to the cathedral, which is the nave of a fine Early English (?) church. 

 It has a simple but beautiful west front, of two low pyramidal 

 towers, a semi-circular doorway, including two pointed arches, and 

 over it a series of seven equal lancets. Dined with Professor 

 Gregory, and took tea with the Principal, Jack. The old college 

 (King's) is a fine building, particularly the chapel. A neat building 

 has just been added as a museum. 



Aug. 15. Went by coach to Inverness, and then on to Dingwall. 



Aug. 16. To the summit of Ben Wyvis, from which we had a 

 most beautiful view, extending as far as Skye and Sutherland. 



Aug. 17. Again to Ben Wyvis, and examined the cliffs over 

 the valley, at the eastern end, but found nothing of interest except 

 Arbutus alpinus. Gathered an astonishing quantity of the fruit of 

 Bubus Chamaemorus. The same evening went to Inverness, and 

 arriving there at 2 a.m. the next day, did not go to bed, but sat 

 up till the boat for the Caledonian Canal started, at 5, by which we 

 went to Fort William. Saw the Fall of Foyers by the way, and 

 Fort Augustus. Boat was the " Eob Eoy." 



