The village of Penicuik, with its neighbouring spinning mills, <br />Is most lovely to see, and the Pentland Hills; <br />And though of a barren appearance and some parts steep, <br />They are covered with fine pasture and sustain flocks of sheep. <br /> <br />There, tourists while there should take a good look, <br />By viewing the surrounding beauties of Penicuik; <br />About three miles south-west is the romantic locality <br />Of Newhall, which is most fascinating and charming to see. <br /> <br />Then about half a mile above Newhall the River Esk is seen, <br />Which sparkles like crystal in the sun's sheen; <br />And on the Esk there's a forking ridge forming a linn <br />Betwixt two birch trees, which makes a noisy din. <br /> <br />And on a rocky protuberance close by is Mary Stuart's bower <br />Where Scotland's ill-starred Queen spent many an hour, <br />Which is composed of turf and a nice round seat <br />Commanding a full view of the linn- the sight is quite a treat. <br /> <br />Then there's Habbie's Howe, where the beauties of summer grow, <br />Which cannot be excelled in Scotland for pastoral show; <br />Tis one of the most beautiful landscapes in fair Scotland, <br />For the scenery there is most charming and grand. <br /> <br />Then ye tourists to the village of Penicuik haste away, <br />And there spend the lovely summer day <br />By climbing the heathy, barren Pentland Hills, <br />And drink the pure water from their crystal rills.<br /><br />William Topaz McGonagall<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/beautiful-village-of-penicuik/
