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pointed out tlie peculiarities of the camp. The camp is an inter- 

 esting one. It occupies the summit of a span of Springfield Hill, 

 and near by is a si>ring of water, from which its name is probably 

 derived. The position is one of great strength, and it commands 

 a most extensive prospect. Burnswark is in view ; and the 

 spectator overlooks the Avhole valley of the Nith downwards, and 

 Glenesslin valley and a considerable part of the valley of the Cairn 

 upwards. 



Proceeding by way of Dunscore village, Dalgonar Bridge, and 

 Glenesslin to Sundaywell, the fine single-span bridge over the 

 Cairn at Dalgonar Mill and the beautiful glen below were noted. 

 Further on, Collieston, the ancient lairdship of the Welshes, was 

 pointed out, and Chapel, deriving its name from a small church 

 which stood there, and of which only one stone is now to be seen. 

 Arriving at Sundaywell, the old tower was examined. The build- 

 ing is now so much modernised that little of its ancient character 

 is left. A panel over the door bears a shield, above which are the 

 initials I.K.S.W. [J. Kirk, S. Welsh ?], and below the date 1651. 

 Sundaywell Camp, which is little known, was the next object of 

 attention. It lies at the base of Bogrie Hill on a natural mound. 

 It is somewhat larger than Springfield, measuring about 1 20 yards 

 by 70 ; but the two camps resemble each other to a remarkable 

 degree, and although more than five miles apart in a hilly country, 

 they are visible one from the other. 



Proceeding to Bogrie Tower, the oak fern was found in 

 abundance in the glen of the burn. The tower which stood here 

 was removed several years ago, but the remaining dwelling-house 

 is of considerable age, and pos.sesses some points of interest. In 

 its walls and in those of the offices are a large number of moulded 

 stones which belonged to the Old Tower, and they indicate that 

 the building has been one of some importance and with character- 

 istic features. There is a panel inscribed with the initials IK-IM 

 and the date 1660. A small circular camp at Bogrie Hill was also 

 visited. 



The return journey was made by way of the Glen of Lag, and 

 the remains of Lag Tower were examined with interest. Of it the 

 late Charles Kirkpatrick Sharpe says : " I think I never saw so 

 rude a ruin as the tower of Lag, in the glen of that name. The 

 stones appear to have been taken out of the burn, and made walls 

 of, without the help of pickaxe or chisel — not a tree, or anything 

 like one, to be seen— nothing but huge round stones, and stunted 



