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extort from Mm many useful reflections. He sliould also 
take with him an able draughtsman ; for he must by no 
means pass over the noble castles and seats^ the extensive 
and picturesque lakes and waterfalls, and the lofty stupen- 
dous mountains, so little known, and so engaging to the 
imagination when described and exhibited in a lively manner: 
such a work would be well received.^ 
As I have seen no modern map of Scotland, I cannot 
pretend to say how accurate or particular any such may be ; 
but this I know, that the best old maps of that kingdom are 
very defective. 
The great obvious defect that I have remarked in all 
maps of Scotland that have fallen in my way is, a want of a 
coloured line, or stroke, that shall exactly define the just 
limits of that district called the Highlands. Moreover, all 
the great avenues to that mountainous and romantic country 
want to be well distinguished. The military roads formed 
by General Wade are so great and Roman-like an under- 
taking, that they well merit attention. My old map, MolTs 
Map, takes notice of Fort William ; but could not mention 
the other forts that have been erected long since : therefore 
a good representation of the chain of forts should not be 
omitted. 
The celebrated zigzag up the Coryarich must not bo 
passed over : Moll takes notice of Hamilton and Drumlanrig, 
and such capital houses ; but a new survey, no doubt, should 
represent every seat and castle remarkable for any great 
event, or celebrated for its paintings, &c. Lord Breadal- 
bane's seat and beautiful policy are too curious and extra- 
ordinary to be omitted. 
The seat of the Earl of Eglintoun, near Glasgow, is worthy 
of notice. The pine plantations of that nobleman are very 
grand and extensive indeed. 
^ Since these lines were penned by Gilbert White, an excellent work 
cn the " Natural History of Ireland," in four volvimes, has been pub- 
lished by the late Mr. William Thompson, of Belfast. — Ed, 
