Whitaker's Britain

unrivalled. Tourists from all parts of the world are attracted to the metropolis of Scotland by its historical associations with Queen Mary, John Knox, and Sir Walter Scott. Besides the Castle, Holyrood Palace, Scott’s Monument and John Knox’s House, are many historic buildings, museums, libraries, and a celebrated University.
ENGLISH LAKES (1908), The English Lakes District is one of the most attractive to tourists and holiday-seekers; it is rich in literary and historical associations, affords a unique combination of mountains, lakes, rivers and seas; it is rendered easily accessible by modern railway enterprise, the entire area being covered by a well-arranged system of tours specially designed for the ever-increasing number of pleasure-seekers in search of the gems of the English beauty spots.
Ambleside, Westmoreland. Urban District Council. Pop. 2,536. Means of access: Steamer from Lakeside and Windermere, coach and motor from Waterhead Pier and Windermere, 5m. Elevation: From 160 to 300 ft. above sea-level. Immediate Neighbourhood: Windermere, Grasmere, Langdale,