[2] Author of “Gloomy Memories,” etc.
[3] “Clearances” had, however, been effected in some parts of Sutherland previous to this period, although to a smaller extent. From along the banks of the river Oykell, for instance, many families were evicted, in the year 1780. (Statement by the Rev. Dr. Aird, of Creich).
[4] “Sketches of the Highlanders.” First edition.
[5] Leading articles on Sutherland as it was and is.
[6] An Account of the Improvements on the Estates of the Marquis of Stafford, by James Kinloch, General Agent of the Sutherland Estates. London: Printed for Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme & Brown, 1820.
[7] “Sunny Memories,” Letter xvii.
[8] From enlarged edition of “Gloomy Memories,” published in Canada in 1857.
[9] Macleod wrote this in 1854.—Ed.
[10] See [Note A] in Appendices.
[11] The italics are mine.—Ed.