The cottages in the west of Scotland may be divided into three classes: - 1. Those built by small tradesmen, mechanics, or other workmen, for their own occupation, on feued land; that is, land held on very long or perpetual leases, at a rent of, generally, from 10l. to 15l. an acre. 2. Cottages built by proprietors, for their servants, as gardeners, bailiffs, gamekeepers, &c.; for their mechanics, as carpenters, smiths, &c.; and for their field labourers, &c. 3. Cottages built by farmers for their yearly servants. We shall notice what we consider to be the faults and deficiencies of each of these classes in succession; and conclude by hinting at an unpardonable defect in the whole of them.
