Education
Ainslie was educated at Hawkshead Grammar School and at Sedbergh School.
Ainslie was educated at Hawkshead Grammar School and at Sedbergh School.
In 1841 he converted Ford Lodge into a larger residence which became known as Grizedale New Hall. William became the first Member of Parliament for Lonsdale and moved to London in 1865, after which Montague used Ford House as a town house from which to manage his business interests which included Harrison Ainslie, another Iron company and also an operator of shipping from Ulverston. Ford Park is now a community facility for residents of Ulverston.