A comparative view of the lengths of the principal rivers of Scotland

Principal rivers of Scotland

A comparative view of the lengths of the principal rivers of Scotland

Featured in John Thomson's Atlas of Scotland, 1832, this image illustrates in colour the comparative lengths of some of the main rivers in Scotland, from the River Tay's 110 miles to the River Ayr's 25 miles. Also included are two vignettes which show a 'comparative view of the height of the Fall of Foyers and Corra Linn'.

In the introduction, Thomson informs us this view of the principal rivers of Scotland is the creation of W.H. Lizars. He offers praise for Lizar's efforts, enthusing that not only does the comparative view offer the lengths of each river it also offers 'the rise, fall and course' and 'the comparative quantity of water each contains, the nature of the county . . . the bridges that are thrown over each, the towns that stand on their banks'. This comparative view is a useful appendix to the individual county maps which make up the 'Atlas'.

John Thomson's Atlas of Scotland is held in the National Library of Scotland.

The image is only available in A2 as any text or small details would not be legible in a smaller size.