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thence up the Caledonian Canal to Inverness ; and 



this is, after all, though apparently rather longer, 



much the most interesting and the least fatiguing 



manner of reaching Inverness. Not being exposed 



to rough water, the passengers by these steamboats 



are able to enjoy the beauties of the whole route ; 



and they are constant and varied throughout the 



voyage. Independent of the very great natural 



beauty of the country through which the canal 



passes, there is a constant succession of objects of 



historical and legendary interest : while the captains 



of the boats are well versed in the history of these 



localities, and also are most obliging and attentive 



to all strangers, in pointing out and explaining 



everything that is worth seeing. The managers 



and proprietors of these steamers at Glasgow are 



most ready and obligingly anxious to attend to the 



comfort and amusement of travellers, and to aid 



them in their movements in any direction, in the 



most easy and economical manner. No complaint 



(if one is ever necessary), made against any of the 



servants of the company, for neglect of their duty, 



etc., will pass unheeded by the proprietors. In 



fact, the tourist can scarcely be in better hands, 



or take a trip that will repay him better than 



that by the Caledonian Canal. 



From Inverness to Tain or Invergordon the way 

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