Brinkburn. 



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patronised by fishermen in the season, and by bicyclists 

 and parties of men on walking tours. We have good 

 reason to speak of the cleanliness and order of this 

 inn, for we rested there and found ourselves in good 



company, from which we did not seek to stand aloof. 

 True, indeed, is the old rhyme still : 



"At Wcldon Bridge there's wale o' wine, 



If ye hae coin in pocket ; 

 If ye can throw a heckle fine, 

 There's wale o' trout in Coquet/' 



