United Kingdom Castles & palaces, Flowers + Museum 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 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.

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

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.

Journey though history and learn about the lives of the British Royal Family at this official London residence, set in the magnificent Kensington Gardens.

Journey though history and learn about the lives of the British Royal Family at this official London residence, set in the magnificent Kensington Gardens.

Located in the far southwest of Britain and almost entirely surrounded by sea, this county is famed for its dramatic coastline and flourishing cultural scene.

Investigate the decks and hull of this handsome 19th-century wooden sailing ship, the last remaining tea clipper in the world. 

Journey though history and learn about the lives of the British Royal Family at this official London residence, set in the magnificent Kensington Gardens.

Browse the extensive collection at this vast museum, which is devoted to decorative arts and design.

Investigate the decks and hull of this handsome 19th-century wooden sailing ship, the last remaining tea clipper in the world. 

Located in the far southwest of Britain and almost entirely surrounded by sea, this county is famed for its dramatic coastline and flourishing cultural scene.

Located in the far southwest of Britain and almost entirely surrounded by sea, this county is famed for its dramatic coastline and flourishing cultural scene.

Located in the far southwest of Britain and almost entirely surrounded by sea, this county is famed for its dramatic coastline and flourishing cultural scene.

Browse the extensive collection at this vast museum, which is devoted to decorative arts and design.

Browse the extensive collection at this vast museum, which is devoted to decorative arts and design.

Journey though history and learn about the lives of the British Royal Family at this official London residence, set in the magnificent Kensington Gardens.

Journey though history and learn about the lives of the British Royal Family at this official London residence, set in the magnificent Kensington Gardens.

Browse the extensive collection at this vast museum, which is devoted to decorative arts and design.

Located in the far southwest of Britain and almost entirely surrounded by sea, this county is famed for its dramatic coastline and flourishing cultural scene.