one of the Hebrides islands, is about 13 miles long and two broad. It contains 700 inhabitants, has plenty of limestone and freestone; feeds great numbers of black cattle; but has neither deers, hares, nor rabbits. The only appearance of a harbour in Rafay is at Clachan bay, where Mr Macleod the proprietor of the island resides. Rafay presents a bold shore, which rises to the height of mountains; and here the natives have, with incredible labour, formed many little corn fields and potato grounds. These heights decrease at the south end, where there are some farms and a good-looking country. Mr Macleod is sole proprietor of this island and of Rona and Fladda at the north end of it, which are only proper for grazing.

The house of Rafay is pleasantly situated near the south-west end of the island, which is the most level part of it. It has an extensive and excellent garden, and is surrounded with forest trees of considerable magnitude; another proof that trees will grow upon the edge of the sea, though it must be allowed that the channel here is narrow. Immediately behind the house of Rafay are the ruins of an ancient chapel, now used as the family burying-place.