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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.

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.

Discover a compelling blend of modern culture and rich heritage in London’s financial heart.

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

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

With its white-washed cottages and white-sand beaches, this seaside village is as pretty as a painting and a magnet for artists and artistic happenings.

Bring your board to one of the best surfing spots in the country and attempt to ride the crashing Atlantic waves.

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

Wander through what Wordsworth described as the “loveliest spot that man hath ever found” to feel the stirring emotions of the Lake Poets.

Admire historic sites, enjoy quaint coastal walks and seek out hidden coves that lie between rugged headlands in the surf capital of the country.

Bring your board to one of the best surfing spots in the country and attempt to ride the crashing Atlantic waves.

Visit this historic church to see its fine stained-glass windows and one of Europe’s largest collections of ledger stones.

Visit the tower from which the city takes its name to hear wicked tales of frightening ghouls and life in the dungeon.

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

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

Bring your board to one of the best surfing spots in the country and attempt to ride the crashing Atlantic waves.

Discover the creatures that live deep in the world’s oceans and learn about the importance of conservation at the largest aquarium in the U.K.

Marvel at the picturesque terrain around the sheltered inlet harbor and learn about witchcraft, a vanished castle and devastating floods.

See Newcastle’s industrial history through the eyes of artists using ceramics, glass and watercolors in this gallery with exhibits for children.