CHAPTER V.--CHARACTER AND CHARACTERISTICS.

Criticism invidious--Gairloch people have a good character--Fidelity, courtesy, and hospitality--Sir G. S. Mackenzie's opinion--Sir Francis Mackenzie's tribute to his Gairloch people--Attachment to home--Caution and keenness in money matters--Anecdote--Captain Burt's charge of want of cleanliness not generally applicable now--Morality--Indolence--Always behind time--Clinging to old ways--Old Highland _esprit_ dying out--Annual competition recommended 121