Manuscript entitled, 'Description of the north coast of Scotland' [cover], in which is recorded a survey by Captain Henry Charles Otter of the coastline, landscape and localities., 1844.
Scope and Contents
The survey describes in detail the coast from Thurso to Cape Wrath, via Sandside, the Kyle of Tongue, Loch Eriboll and the Kyle of Durness. It covers subjects such as harbours, prevailing winds, ferries, the landscape, fishing, flora and wildlife, as well as the local economy, history and customs.
Included are pencil and watercolour illustrations of 'Captn Slater's Monu[ment]', 'Hillim Inn from Camesendown Anchorage', 'Entrance of Loch Eriboll', 'Anchorage of Camesendown', 'Kyle of Durness looking up to Fionabhen and the Gualin', and a pull-out depicting four coastal profiles ('Thurso'; 'Entrance of Kyle of Tongue'; 'Loch Eriboll'; and, 'Entrance of the Kyle of Durness'). In addition, mounted on cards and inserted, are nine specimens of seaweed.
Dates
- Creation: 1844.
Creator
- Otter, Henry Charles (Captain, RN) (Person)
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Extent
1 Volumes
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
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