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Thanks to some of Britain’s best bands, exciting museums and a rich maritime history, this compact northern city is one of England’s finest cultural destinations.

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

Enjoy the stunning scenery surrounding this fine medieval fortress and learn about the dramatic historical events that took place here over the centuries.

From mist-shrouded mountain peaks to plunging sea cliffs and moss-carpeted valleys, this windswept Scottish island is a place of wild, rugged beauty.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

The friendly capital of Northern Ireland has a fascinating history and is just an hour away from the country’s scenic Atlantic coastline.

Trek through a picturesque national park to arrive at this fascinating world of water, diverse wildlife, vegetation and nature trails.

Trek through a picturesque national park to arrive at this fascinating world of water, diverse wildlife, vegetation and nature trails.

Trek through a picturesque national park to arrive at this fascinating world of water, diverse wildlife, vegetation and nature trails.

Trek through a picturesque national park to arrive at this fascinating world of water, diverse wildlife, vegetation and nature trails.

Trek through a picturesque national park to arrive at this fascinating world of water, diverse wildlife, vegetation and nature trails.

Trek through a picturesque national park to arrive at this fascinating world of water, diverse wildlife, vegetation and nature trails.

Trek through a picturesque national park to arrive at this fascinating world of water, diverse wildlife, vegetation and nature trails.

Learn the intriguing history of this preserved 14th-century castle and tall tower famous for a Monty Python movie and the Jacobite Risings.

Trek through a picturesque national park to arrive at this fascinating world of water, diverse wildlife, vegetation and nature trails.

Enjoy views of the city and sea from the top of a tower that rises from these impressive church remains.