United Kingdom Attraction, Nature + People pictures

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Scotland’s capital, Edinburgh, nestled between extinct volcanoes and hills, is almost fairytale in appearance, with its medieval buildings in the Old Town and the wide streets and spacious homes Georgian New Town, and the spectacular castle looking down from its cliff. Edinburgh was declared a World Heritage Site in 1995, which only begs the question: why did it take so long?

Surrounding the northern tip of the United Kingdom are nearly 800 individual islands, some inhabited, some not, but all beautiful. 

Beloved by hikers, this unusual landscape is dotted with fractured rock formations, shimmering lochs and a hidden grassy plateau.

Enjoy the impressive views from the top of this 19th-century lighthouse on the edge of a headland jutting into the Pentland Firth.

Build your courage for the many carnival rides on the People’s Pier and explore the sights backing onto this beach.

Hike amid stunning natural scenery in one of Scotland’s most famous glens, famous for its beauty and infamous for its history.

Hike amid stunning natural scenery in one of Scotland’s most famous glens, famous for its beauty and infamous for its history.

Hike amid stunning natural scenery in one of Scotland’s most famous glens, famous for its beauty and infamous for its history.

Gaze out over this beautiful series of waterfalls, a popular tourist attraction for over a hundred years.

Swim through the large natural arch in the cliffs, which juts out dramatically into the sea and dates back about 140 million years.

Tour a fascinating collection of Scottish islands to marvel at dramatic landscapes, explore ancient historical sites and see memorable wildlife.

Located in the North East of England, Manchester is a city with a rich industrial heritage, famed in recent years for its football and music scene helping to propel the city onto the world stage and make it a must see destination. A down to earth and friendly city that has had to overcome industrial decline, in the process becoming a confident and diverse city of well over two million people.

Watch battle re-enactments among evocative medieval ruins and learn about the role this fort played in the English Civil War.

Learn about Wales’ proud heritage and language in this historic region, as you travel by rail past castles and mountains.

Learn about Wales’ proud heritage and language in this historic region, as you travel by rail past castles and mountains.

The quaint, winding streets of Stromness are home to captivating museums and galleries, compelling historic landmarks and stunning natural views.

Build your courage for the many carnival rides on the People’s Pier and explore the sights backing onto this beach.

Step into a fairy-tale village inside Snowdonia National Park and surround yourself with mountains, forests, rivers and waterfalls.

Beloved by hikers, this unusual landscape is dotted with fractured rock formations, shimmering lochs and a hidden grassy plateau.

Explore the wonders of the natural world for free in this fascinating museum. Learn about dinosaurs, creatures of the deep, our planet’s interior and much more.

Swim through the large natural arch in the cliffs, which juts out dramatically into the sea and dates back about 140 million years.

Stroll along this spectacular bay and admire its turquoise waters, white sand and intriguing rock formations, including a precariously balanced stone.