Journal of a tour in Scotland in the summer of 1789.
Scope and Contents
The author starts from Newcastle and travels north by the east coast, Stirling-shire, Angus, and Perthshire; west by Loch Tay and Tyndrum to Dalmally; and south by Inveraray, Glasgow, the Borders, Ayrshire, Galloway, and Cumberland to Cambridge, where apparently he resided. The journal is written in a blank book printed for the purpose with a title-page, 'A travelling journal', J Deighton, London, 1789. There are unconnected personal observations written on the verso of the leaves.
Dates
- Creation: 1789.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
42 Leaves ; Oblong folio.
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
ii + 40 + several blank folios.
Custodial History
The journal was bought by the National Library of Scotland with the aid of the Reid Fund.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Bought, 1936, J Kyrle Fletcher Ltd, London.
Genre / Form
- Title
- National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
- Author
- National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
- Description rules
- International Standard for Archival Description - General
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk