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Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1903 Excerpt: ...if the glen at Hawthornden be explored. There are several railway stations within about 2 miles of Roslin, return tickets to one being available at any of them, all, though on different lines, belonging to the N. B. R. Co. WaverUy Station): Roslin, on the Glencorse line; Rosslyn Castle, on the Penicuik line; Hawthornden and Rosslynlee, on the Peebles line; Polton, terminus of a branch. For the relative positions of these we must refer our readers to a map, the several circuitous railway routes forming a labyrinth to which it is difficult to give any clue. The best station to arrive at is Roslin, from which we pass On arrival at Hatthnrrulen Station., the Tourist lirtt visitt Hawthornden,,then, walks through the Glen to Jfotlm, as shown, by the dotted line., or-the route-may be reversed,. through the village to the Royal Hotel and the Original Inn opposing each other at its foot, where the coaches stop. Hence guide-boards show us the way to the Chapel, open on week-days, 10 to 6, at a charge of Is., and on Sundays for the services (Episcopal) at noon and in the afternoon. If we wish to gain the river bank, without visiting the Chapel, a path to the right just short of it must be taken; the road beyond the Chapel is private. This path leads to the Castle close at hand, where 6d. is charged for admission; but by passing under the drawbridge, we can gain the open path along the left bank of the river as marked on the accompanying plan. The name Boslin, it will be noticed, is spelt more elaborately in the Castle and the Chapel. Bosslyn Chapel, one of the richest gems of Gothic architecture in Scotland, remarkable for the bold variety of its decoration, was founded 1446 by William St. Clair, Earl of Orkney and Lord of Rossi yn. Only the chancel was completed, and...
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