Views in Edinburgh and its vicinity; . ^r ROSLIN CHAPEL. This ancient and beautiful fabric is situated upon a peninsu-lated rock which overhangs the river Esk^ and is in theimmediate vicinity of tlie village of the same name, distantabout seven miles south of Edinburgh. The surroundingcountry having rather an unpleasant aspect, a most agreeablesurprise is felt on being introduced to the fine specimenswhich this place affords of the magnificence of nature andthe ruins of art. The scenery is singularly picturesque andromantic, comprising all the sylvan beauties of impending woods,beetl
Views in Edinburgh and its vicinity; . ^r ROSLIN CHAPEL. This ancient and beautiful fabric is situated upon a peninsu-lated rock which overhangs the river Esk^ and is in theimmediate vicinity of tlie village of the same name, distantabout seven miles south of Edinburgh. The surroundingcountry having rather an unpleasant aspect, a most agreeablesurprise is felt on being introduced to the fine specimenswhich this place affords of the magnificence of nature andthe ruins of art. The scenery is singularly picturesque andromantic, comprising all the sylvan beauties of impending woods,beetling rocks, hills, dales, precipices, and mountains j heremay be realized, the glowing and highly wrought representationsof the most fascinating romance, reviving the enthusiasm whichfew have not felt in early life. The chapel stands east andwest, and is sixty-nine feet in length and thirty-four in breadth 5both the interior and exterior are adorned with sculpture ofthe most delicate workmanship, affording one of the mostbeautiful specimens of arch
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