Lochnagar

Lochnagar by Alexander Inkson Mcconnochie. This late 19th-century guide describes the mountain Lochnagar in Aberdeenshire, its topography, geology, and botany, with historical and local-interest content. The work surveys the White Mounth, Lochnagar's corries, lochs and summits, and outlines the principal ascent routes from Ballater and Braemar, including Ballater to Lochnagar and Braemar to Lochnagar. It covers nearby landmarks such as Balmoral, Abergeldie, Birkhall, and the Queen's Shiel, as well as the Capel Mounth and other old paths, ruins, and local lore. The book provides practical guidance for mountaineers, notes on climbing times, and points of interest along Deeside, together with a descriptive section on the geology and flora of the area and an index and illustrations. It also features poems and songs related to Lochnagar, and historical context about smuggling and Highland culture. First published in 1891, this volume serves as a detailed historical-geographical guide to Upper Deeside and the White Mounth region.