As I have seen no modern map of Scotland, I cannot pretend to say
how accurate or particular any such may be; but this I know, that
the best old maps of that kingdom are very defective.
The great obvious defect that I have remarked in all maps of
Scotland that have fallen in my way is, a want of a coloured line, or
stroke, that shall exactly define the just limits of that district called
the Highlands. Moreover, all the great avenues to that mountainous
and romantic country want to be well distinguished. The military
roads formed by General Wade are so great and Roman-like an
undertaking that they well merit attention. My old map, Moll's
Map, takes notice of Fort William; but could not mention the other
forts that have been erected long since: therefore a good
representation of the chain of forts should not be omitted.
The celebrated zigzag up the Coryarich must not be passed over.
Mall takes notice of Hamilton and Drumlanrig, and such capital
houses; but a new survey, no doubt, should represent every seat and
castle remarkable for any great event, or celebrated for its
paintings, etc.
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