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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?

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

From its architecture to its industry and sporting events, this is a city of fascinating contrasts just an hour by train from London. 

Falkirk’s famous horse sculptures became instantly iconic the moment they were unveiled and today they are one of the most popular sights in central Scotland.

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

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

Wander through the picturesque grounds of Wordsworth’s family home and imagine how the views of lakes inspired him to write.

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

Ride a lakeside miniature train, cross the water on the Miss Elizabeth and use the talking pipes to get through the maze on this vast and picturesque estate.

From its architecture to its industry and sporting events, this is a city of fascinating contrasts just an hour by train from London. 

Join locals who come to enjoy the lake and use the numerous sports courts and other restored facilities in this vast Victorian park.

From its architecture to its industry and sporting events, this is a city of fascinating contrasts just an hour by train from London. 

Ride a lakeside miniature train, cross the water on the Miss Elizabeth and use the talking pipes to get through the maze on this vast and picturesque estate.

From its architecture to its industry and sporting events, this is a city of fascinating contrasts just an hour by train from London. 

Ride a lakeside miniature train, cross the water on the Miss Elizabeth and use the talking pipes to get through the maze on this vast and picturesque estate.

Join locals who come to enjoy the lake and use the numerous sports courts and other restored facilities in this vast Victorian park.

Walking trails weave through this historical parkland to an arboretum, bird-watching areas, a converted 12th-century abbey and wildflower meadow. 

Ride a lakeside miniature train, cross the water on the Miss Elizabeth and use the talking pipes to get through the maze on this vast and picturesque estate.

From its architecture to its industry and sporting events, this is a city of fascinating contrasts just an hour by train from London.