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Page 51 - HOTEL is situated on the Lower Lake, close to the water's edge, within ten minutes' drive of the Railway Station, and a short distance from the far-famed Gap of Dunloe.
Page 55 - HAND HOTEL. Unequalled for the Beauty of its Situation on the Banks of the Dee. Several Bedrooms and Sitting- Rooms have been added to the House to suit the requirements of Families visiting this delightful Neighbourhood. TABLE D'HOTE, 6.30. BILLIARDS. Omnibuses from this Hotel meet all Trains. Trout and Salmo-Ferox Fishing on Lochawe. TAYCHREGGAN HOTEL, North Fortsonachan, Loohawe. THIS well-known first-class Family and Anglers' Hotel is beautifully situated, overlooking Lochawe at Portsonachiin.
Page 61 - THE QUEEN'S HOTEL. rPHIS unique establishment stands unrivalled for the exquisite picturesqueness and beauty of its situation, its commanding and central position, and the commodiousness and completeness of its general arrangements. Delicate Persons, to whom a light bracing air, charming scenery, close vicinity to the Crystal Palace and its amusements, and quiet seclusion, would be an invaluable boon, will find, in this establishment, their wishes fully realised.
Page 94 - LEEDS, BRADFORD, and other Places in England. Sleeping and Day Saloon Carriages. Through Guards and Conductors. The Caledonian Company's Trains from and to Edinburgh, Glasgow, Carlisle, Ac., connect on the Clyde with the " Columba," " lona,
Page 100 - Leith at 4.30 pm, and from Edinburgh (Princes Street Station) at 5 pm to Greenock in direct connection with the Dublin Steamer. Passengers are also booked through from the following Railway Stations to Dublin, and vice versa, viz. — Booking Office at Dublin for Passengers— 1 EDEN QUAY. Chief Office and Stores— 71 NORTH WALL, DUBLIN. Goods carried at Through...
Page 94 - Tickets for these Tours are issued at the Company's Booking Offices at all the large Stations. The Tourist Season generally extends from June to September.
Page 5 - SITUATED at the entrance to the Glen and Falls of Moness, and Birks of Aberfeldy, this Hotel is the best centre from which to visit the most magnificent scenery in Scotland. Coaches run daily in connection with Loch Tay Steamers. Post Horses and Carriages of all descriptions. Salmon and Trout Fishing on a beautiful stretch of the Tay, and Trout Fishing on Loch-na-Craig, both with use of Boat Free. OMNIBUS AWAITS ALL TRAINS. Orders by Post or Telegraph punctually attended to. ALEXANDER NICOL, Lessee.
Page 94 - Ivanhoe,' ' Gael,' and other steamers to and from Dunoon, Innellan, Rothesay, Largs, Millport, the Kyles of Bute, Arran, Campbeltown, Ardrishaig, Inveraray, Loch-Goil, Loch-Long, &c., &c. A full service of Trains is also run from and to Glasgow, to and from Edinburgh, Stirling, Oban Perth, Dundee, Aberdeen, and the North ; and from and to Edinburgh, to and from these places' For particulars of Trains, Fares, <tc., see the Caledonian Railway Company's Time Tables.
Page 44 - DEVON. The attractions of Ilfracombe, and the places of interest in the neighbourhood, point to it as the natural centre to be chosen by the Tourist who desires to see with comfort all the beauties of Coast and Inland Scenery which North Devon affords. There is also easy access into South Devon and Cornwall. The means of communication with Ilfracombe by Railroad and Steamboat are most complete.
Page 103 - ... powder. Sold in three tints; white, rose and cream. 2/6 per box. Ask any dealer in perfumery for Rowlands' articles, of 20, Hatton Garden, London, and avoid spurious worthless imitations.