The title page of Cordiner's "Antiquities and Scenery of the North of Scotland", published in 1780. All the artwork was by Cordiner, and much of it was engraved by P. Mazell.

Cordiner travelled up the east coast , then along the north coast as far as Loch Hope, whence he returned south via Strathmore. This is his view of the two the two significant hills Morven and Scuraben (now Scaraben) which are to be found in Caithness.

"Column on the Coast of Caithness."

"Dildred Castle." Dating from the 14th century, the castle stands on a plug of rock above the River Thurso, "a most remarkable situation" writes Cordiner.

"Oldwick Castle". What remains stands on a promintory to the south of the town of Wick. It is thought to date from the 12th century.

No sight gave more pleasure to the Reverend than Dun Dornadilla (also known as Dun Dornaigil), the broch which can still be seen lying beneath Ben Hope. Cordiner gave a dramatic account of his journey over the mountain (the most northerly Munro) which he had to cross to get there.

"View of Fort George", which lies north-east of Inverness. Built after Culloden, Cordiner dismisses it as "a mere useless memorial of the state of that turbulent period."

"Monument at Sandwick, Ross-shire." Cordiner recorded many of the pictish carved stones that he found. This fine example can still be seen at Shandwick, in Easter-Ross.

Cordiner's "Remarkable Ruins and Romantic Prospects of North Britain" was issued at first in parts, and then complete in 1795. The fine engravings throughout were by Peter Mazell, after Cordiner.

"Findlater Castle." The castle is situated overlooking the Moray Firth in Cordiner's home county of Banffshire.

"Fall of Fyers near Loch Ness." The waterfall at Foyers was a 'must-see' on the list of many tourists, especially in the 19th century. Cordiner called it "a tremendous situation."

"Fort Augustus." Cordiner notes that the fortress "has not been visited by many travellers." The construction of the fort was started by General Wade in 1729, and not completed until 1742. It was deemed necessary after the 1715 Jacobite rebellion.

"The Loch Ness, from the Black Rock." The construction of a road by General Wade along the eastern shore of Loch Ness was a major engineering feat. As for the scenery, Cordiner remarks that it "captivates while it awes, and charms while it elevates and expands the soul."

"Ruthven Castle." The barracks were built in 1719 on the site of a former castle building, as a result of the Jacobite rising of 1715. They had only a few years of use: they were destroyed by the retreating Jacobite army before Culloden in 1746, and never rebuilt.

"View from the South of the Saw-Mill in Glen-More." Situated near Aviemore, the saw mills were one of several in the Highlands. Timber would be floated down the rivers, which accounted for some of the damage to newly-built bridges which frustrated Telford when he was active in the early 1800s, build...

"Monuments in Ross-shire." Cordiner, a true antiquarian, was fascinated by these carved stones.

"The Dream." Cordiner notes that this was the title given "to the wild Windings of a Glen, in the Aird, or Strath-Glass, Ross-shire." Whether called this because of "its wild and rugged appearance", or "to express the romantic windings, and the strange majestic prospects" he is not sure.

"Cascade of Loth-Beg, Sutherland." The area is full of caves, converted into living accommodations, one of which Cordiner dared to enter where Mr Pennant it seemed had not. Cordiner found the passage "strewed with feathers, and some other marks of carnage, which were not inviting."

"Dun-Robin Castle." Cordiner remarks that "the present Countess of Sutherland, ere Lady Gower, had ordered the castle to be fitted up with a degree of elegance and splendour suited to the residence of a Noble Family."

"Dun Dornadilla." This structure, "celebrated as a place of renown" was thought to be one of the most complete examples of a broch in Scotland. It formed a fitting climax to Cordiner's journey to the far north. The structure is now in less good condition - the entrance is filled with fallen stones....

A fascinating section at the back of the book is titled "Natural History." Mazell has engraved a series of botanical and mollusc prints, such as this page titled "Patella." Various views of the Common Limpet.

"Asterias Arborescens." A remarkably intricate engraving of a "singular animal" which few seem to have seen.

"Pentadactylosaster Oculatus." The
Common Star-Fish, which here is given a long description.

"Astacillae, Purple Doris &c." Various items that were dredged up from the coral grounds "a few leagues from the Coast of Banff." A small lobster can be seen top right.