Such information is requisite, for as we are reminded by
Kett, who observes, "We are told of a noble Roman, who could recollect all
the articles that had been purchased at an auction, and the names of the
several buyers. The memory of our travellers ought to be of equal capacity
and retentiveness, considering the short time they allow themselves for the
inspection of curiosities." As books and broad-cloth are now bought by the
pattern, we cannot do better than substantiate what we have said by a few
quotations from the _Road Book of Scotland_:--
_Falkirk._
The view from the hill of Falkirk, immediately behind the town, is
remarkably extensive, varied, and beautiful. Hence, the spectator may
behold the Ochil Hills, forming part of the ridge which extends from the
German Ocean to the banks of the Clyde; and through an opening in the chain
for the passage of the Forth, may discover, in fine weather, several
isolated rocks, on the highest of which stands Stirling Castle. Beyond,
over the Vale of Monteith, appear the Grampian Hills, including the
conical-shaped summit of Benledi, as well as Benvoirlich; and further to
the west, the lofty Benlomond.
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