ROUTES FROM GLASGOW. No. 87. From GLASGOW to ABERDEEN. By KIRKINTILLOCH, in Dumbartonshire, is pleasantly situated on the banks of the Luggie, near its junction with the Kelvin. It is a neat and regularly built town, and has some trade in linens and cottons. Pop. 5000. Inn: The Black Bull. In a field, about two miles beyond Kirkintilloch, and twenty yards from the road, is a stone with an inscription to the memory of Wharrie and Smith, two Covenanters, who were executed at Glasgow, in 1683, and here hung in chains. KILSYTH, in Stirlingshire, is noted for the battle which took place here on Aug. 15, 1645, when General Bailey was defeated by the Marquis of Montrose, with a loss of 6000 men. Under the church are buried Lady Kilsyth and her child, who were either murdered or accidentally killed in Holland, in 1717. The coffins were opened in 1796, when the bodies were found as perfect as when first entombed. The vicinity of Kilsyth abounds with minerals. Pop. 4600. Inn: The New Inn. From the Bridge near the Inn, a little beyond Kilsyth, there is a road to Stirling over Take-me-down Hill, said to be three or four miles shorter than the common road, but not fit for carriages. The view from this eminence in clear weather is very extensive. AUCHTERARDER, in Perthshire, consists of one broad street, nearly a mile in length. It has the ruins of a castle, said to have been the hunting-seat of Malcolm Canmore. DUNNING is a village of Perthshire, with many modern houses. Near it is a new village, called the Dragon's Den, or New Pitcairn, and Duncruib, the seat of Lord Rollo. Half-way between Dunning and Perth is Aberdalgie, in the churchyard of which is a monument in honour of William Oliphant, who defended Stirling Castle for three months against Edward I. No. 88. From GLASGOW to AIRDRIE. By CANAL. The Monkland Canal was originally intended for the conveyance of coals from the Monkland grounds to Glasgow. An Act of Parliament was obtained for it in 1770, but the work was not begun till 1782. The basin at Glasgow is a little to the north of the Royal Infirmary. The whole length of the canal is twelve miles. At Blackhill are four double locks, and at Airdrie two single locks. By means of these the canal is raised 113 feet above the Forth and Clyde Canal, and 273 feet above the level of the sea. From the basin, there is a side cut of about two miles, which joins the Glasgow branch of the Great Canal. The traffic on this canal has gradually increased since its first establishment. The average quantity of coal conveyed along it annually is about 190,000 tons, and the number of passengers about 12,000. The passage-boats are commodious and punctual, and pass through an interesting portion of the country. They are about 24 hours on the passage. No. 89. From GLASGOW to AYR. By KILMARNOCK. CATHCART, in Lanarkshire. Near the old Castle of Cathcart is the field of Langside, where Queen Mary made the last but ineffectual effort to regain her crown. The spot where the Queen stood to witness the contest was denoted by a hawthorn-bush, called Queen Mary's Thorn. This, however, has decayed, and a new tree has been planted in its place. After the engagement she commenced her unfortunate journey to England. No. 90. From GLASGOW to AYR. By GREENOCK and GOVAN, in Lanarkshire, is situated near the Clyde. Several manufactures are carried on here, and there are numerous bleaching grounds. Pop. 4800. Inns: The Stag; Dreghorn's; Cooper's. RENFREW is a royal burgh of Renfrewshire, situated near the Clyde, with which it is connected by a canal capable of admitting vessels of 200 tons at spring tides. Though the capital of the county, it is far inferior to several other towns. The principal street, from which a few lanes diverge, is long and narrow. The chief manufactures are threads, soap, and candles. A number of persons are also employed in weaving. Pop. 2900. Inn: The Black Bull. PORT GLASGOW AND NEWARK is a burgh of barony subject to Glasgow, to which it serves as a port. The harbour is excellent, and on the quay are extensive warehouses belonging to the Glasgow merchants. On the shore near the town stands Newark Castle, erected in 1599. Pop. 6000. Inn: The Tontine. GREENOCK, in Renfrewshire, is the principal sea-port of Scotland. It is situated upon a narrow strip of land, having a ridge of hills on its south side, and the Firth of Clyde on the north. The town has a handsome appearance, and contains some elegant public edifices. The principal street extends from east to west, nearly a mile; and there are other streets running parallel with it along the quays. In the centre of the town is a square or cross, and a little to the east of it stands the Tontine Inn, or Commercial Buildings, a handsome edifice containing a newspaper-room, an apartment for underwriters and insurance brokers, and concert-rooms. Adjoining it is a neat Theatre. The principal Church is a handsome building with a spire 146 feet in height. There are also other Churches, a Gaelic Chapel, and several Meeting-houses. Greenock also pos sesses a Custom House, an Infirmary, a Bridewell, and numerous Schools. The harbour is very commodious, and is capable of containing 500 vessels. It was constructed at an expense of £60,000. Greenock is the grand medium of intercourse with America, and is deeply engaged in the herring and Newfoundland fisheries: upwards of 50,000 barrels of herrings are exported annually. Here also cordage is manufactured in large quantities, and ships of 800 tons and under, are built. There are likewise two iron founderies; a tanwork, the largest in Scotland; and two Banking Companies. Greenock was erected a burgh of barony by Charles I., and is governed by two bailies and six councillors. James Watt, the improver of the steam-engine, was born in this town. The streets present a greater mixture of population than almost any city in Scotland; the vicinity of the Highlands enabling the mountaineers to find an easy conveyance, and to mingle here with the original inhabitants. The tourist will see on the shops a great number of Highland names, and frequently hear the Gaelic dialect as he passes through the streets. From Greenock there are steam-boats to the two small islands, the Cumbraes, as well as to Bute and Arran, and others of the Western Isles. There is also a ferry to Helensburgh. Pop. 28,000. Inns: The Tontine; the White Hart. Greenock House, the seat of Sir M. S. Stewart, is a large modern mansion, on an eminence to the south of the town. From the range of hills behind Port-Glasgow and Gree |