Chapter IV
Roads in Scotland last centuary
Poverty of ScotlandBackwardness of agricultureIdleness of the peopleAndrew Flecher’s description of ScotlandSlavery of colliers and saltersImprovements in agriculture opposedLow wages of the labouring populationState of the Lothians and AyrshireWretched states of the roadsDifficulty of communication between districtsCoach started between Edinburgh and GlasgowCarrier’s perils between Edinburgh and SelkirkDangers of travelling in GallowayLawlessness of the HighlandsPicking and lifting of cattleFerocity of population on the Highland BorderAncient civilization of Scotland