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INTRODUCTION* 
then turning to the right after passing its junction with the 
Culrannoch Burn. 
If it is intended to proceed to Canlochen after leaving the 
Culrannoch, hold right west, and cross the Red Burn and 
the Glashie Burn, both of which fall into Glen Caness, and 
if time permits, walk along the banks of the latter stream, 
and enter Glen Canlochen at its head by one or other of the 
numerous streams that pour their genial currents into that 
beautiful sequestered valley. The rocks about the head of 
the glen, and those on the south-west side, are richest in bo- 
tanical rarities. Most of the Glen Dole plants are found 
there, with the addition of the exquisite Gentiana nivalis and 
other interesting treasures. The Carex atrata and capil- 
laris are peculiarly abundant there ; and on the banks of the 
streams a profusion of Alopecurus alpinus, Phleum alpinum, 
Veronica alpina, and Epilobium alsinifolium, &c. find homes. 
About two miles from the head of the glen, at the foot of 
the mountain called the Learner, and opposite to another 
named Monega, not far from the confluence of the two 
streams that form the Isla, there is a shieling where the 
weary botanist is never denied a night’s shelter. Although 
Canlochen be a deer-forest, and these beautiful animals 
abundant, they do not seem to be in the least afraid of flower- 
hunters, as they continue to graze in the utmost confidence, 
though passed within a few yards. Part of Caness and Can- 
lochen have been planted with larches as a cover for the deer ; 
and in the woodland glades the verdure is enamelled with 
numerous varieties of the Viola lutea, and various interesting 
Equisetx and Carices. 
The sloping declivity of the White Craig on the east side 
of Canlochen, is called the “ Ewe howes ,” and pastures a 
considerable herd of cattle. The Sibbaldia procumbens, 
Viola lutea , Veronica alpina, and several other choice plants, 
are here in profusion ; and on the banks of a stream that 
divides it from Cairn Curr, Salix avenaria is quite at home. 
In returning to Clova, the route may be varied by ascend- 
ing the last mentioned stream, and proceeding by the head 
