Descriptive account of the principal towns in Scotland

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At the Levee not less than 2000 persons were pre-
sented. On Monday the 19th His Majesty held a
Court, and Closet Audience at Holyrood Palace, when
many loyal addresses were presented. On the 20th
the King held a Drawing Room, which was attended
by about 500 ladies of the most distinguished rank,
fashion, and beauty in Scotland. On the 22d His
Majesty visited the Castle. On this occasion the
streets presented a scene of extraordinary animation.
The Regalia of Scotland (which had been previously
removed to Holyrood from the Castle), was carried
in procession, and afforded to the delighted populace
a sight of their long lost Crown and Sceptre. The
procession was most impressive, — it was splendid
without being gaudy ; and while the variety of the
different costumes was admirably calculated for ef-
fect, the judicious mixture of the Clans with their tar-
tan habiliments, and of the assembled troops, formed
a happy relief to the official splendour which marked
the other parts of the pageant. His Majesty was
dressed in a Field Marshall's uniform. The King-
ascended the upper platform placed upon the half
moon battery, where he gave three cheers, waving
his hat ; and was cheered by the immense multitude
who occupied the Castle Hill, the streets, and the
surrounding elevations. On the 23d His Majesty
reviewed the whole Volunteer Cavalry and Yeoman-
ry of the principal lowland districts, on the Sands of
Portobello. Tn the evening the King attended a splen-
did Ball, given by the Peers, in the Assembly Rooms,
George Street. On the 24th His Majesty honoured
the City by his presence at a splendid Banquet, given