44 THE DEER FORESTS OF SCOTLAND. 



on the whole of the ground, which now yields sixty 

 good beasts each season. In taking leave of this bonnie 

 island forest, which the kindness of Mr. Evans has en- 

 abled me to deal with at length, I cannot refrain from 

 expressing a strong opinion that that which he has 

 found beneficial and good for the welfare of his 

 island deer will also be found equally advantageous 

 for their relations on the mainland. 



FOREST OF LAGGAN, LOCHBUIE, ISLE OF MULL. 



Tins small forest on the south side of the Isle 

 of Mull extends to a little over 6,000 acres, 

 situated on a very pronounced peninsula. It 

 is the property of Maclaine of Lochbuie, and 

 possesses a small sanctuary, while the hills in it 

 run from 1,500 feet to nearly 2,000 feet high, 

 with rocky, stony summits, and bases covered 

 with a mixture of fine grass feeding, natural 

 wood and heathery corries. Although there have 

 been Maclaines and deer in Mull from the days 

 of Noah, this ground has only been absolutely 



