Three journals of Sir Patrick Walker describing a `Tour to the West of Scotland from Edinburgh to Arran by Glasgow, Kilmarnock and Saltcoats and Return to Edinburgh by Greenock. From July 24th to 13 Sept. 1797 inclusive`, volume 3., 1798.
Item
Identifier: Adv.MS.20.5.3
Scope and Contents
This volume begins on 13 September, describing the last stage of the journey, his visit to Paisley in particular. The remainder of the volume contains as an Appendix, a `General Description of the Island of Arran` (folio 45), covering all aspects of Island life.
Dates
- Creation: 1798.
Creator
- From the Series: Walker, Patrick, Sir (advocate) (Person)
Extent
0.00 Linear metres (vi + 156 + several blank folios. Quarto.)
Language of Materials
From the Series: English
Bibliography
Walker frequently refers, in his description of Arran, to Thomas Pennant`s ‘A Tour in Scotland and Voyage to the Hebrides 1772’, volume I (London, 1774).
Repository Details
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National Library of Scotland
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Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
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manuscripts@nls.uk