MISCELLANEOUS NOTES 



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Arran. The Island of Arran lies in the Estuary of the 

 Clyde between Cantire and the coast of Ayr. It is most 

 easily reached by Ardrossan, from which port it is distant 

 about twelve miles. The most convenient landing-place is 

 Brodick. The island is some twenty miles long by twelve 

 broad. It is remarkable for the great variety which it pre- 

 sents in so small an area. This applies to its geology as well 

 as to the character of its scenery. Byrce, in his ' Arran and 

 other Clyde Islands,' says, The number of rock-formations, 

 sedimentary and plutonic, which are found within this limited 

 space is truly remarkable, perhaps unparalleled in any tract 

 of like extent on the surface of the globe ; while the varied 

 phenomena which they present in their mutual contacts and 

 general relations to one another are of the highest import in 

 theoretical geology.' Speaking generally, the eastern side of 

 the island is most interesting, and the finest mountain scenery 

 will be found in a tract of country of which Cior Mhor and 

 Goatfell are the central points and which includes the two 

 noble glens of Sannox and Kosa. 



