United Kingdom Aircraft, Animal, Beach, Castles & palaces + Religious 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?

Explore dozens of elegant rooms, meander through manicured Victorian gardens and watch falcon flying demonstrations at this castle complex.

Visit this ancient and beautiful cathedral to attend a service or just admire the wonderful architecture.

Built in the Gothic style, this prestigious church is a popular pilgrimage destination and an important city landmark.

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

A setting in one of Shakespeare’s iconic tragedies, this crenellated castle sits on a hill overlooking the River Ness.

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

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.

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

Enjoy the tranquil setting of this spacious sandy haven flanked by a miniature railway and an aquarium with Humboldt penguins.

Explore dozens of elegant rooms, meander through manicured Victorian gardens and watch falcon flying demonstrations at this castle complex.

With an opulence worthy of the former monarchs buried inside, this 15th-century chapel is the go-to spot for royal ceremonies and weddings.

Visit this cathedral to learn about the history behind London’s most iconic church and its Baroque dome that overlooks the city.

Examine the intriguing 17th-century tombstones housed inside this stunning sandstone cathedral.

Britain’s northernmost mainland town, this cheerful vacation resort is a popular surfing center and excellent base for excursions into the surrounding countryside.

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

Examine the intriguing 17th-century tombstones housed inside this stunning sandstone cathedral.

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

Walk through the gardens and browse the inviting interior rooms of the late Queen Mother’s Scottish home.

Examine the intriguing 17th-century tombstones housed inside this stunning sandstone cathedral.

Explore dozens of elegant rooms, meander through manicured Victorian gardens and watch falcon flying demonstrations at this castle complex.