United Kingdom Action & adventure, Beach, Castles & palaces, Flowers, Military + Nature pictures

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Scotland’s capital is filled with attractive landmarks, parks and gardens, and hosts cultural festivals that draw millions of visitors each year.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

With views across the city and centuries of history, this classical sandstone building is one of the most popular free attractions in Belfast.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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