United Kingdom Action & adventure, Animal, Bird, Castles & palaces, Coastal, Museum, Nature + Religious 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.

With an opulence worthy of the former monarchs buried inside, this 15th-century chapel is the go-to spot for royal ceremonies and weddings.

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.

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

Now a lively district with a harmonious blend of historical landmarks, bars, restaurants and cultural centers, this area was formerly an industrial dockyard.

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

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

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

Now a lively district with a harmonious blend of historical landmarks, bars, restaurants and cultural centers, this area was formerly an industrial dockyard.

This small stone temple is a great picnic location and one of the best spots on the coast for bird-watching.

Enjoy picturesque clifftop views in the town where Dracula took form and Captain Cook learned his trade.

Now a lively district with a harmonious blend of historical landmarks, bars, restaurants and cultural centers, this area was formerly an industrial dockyard.

Appreciate the cultural transformation this waterfront city has undergone, with the World War II-damaged center now home to fashionable restaurants and maritime attractions.

Now a lively district with a harmonious blend of historical landmarks, bars, restaurants and cultural centers, this area was formerly an industrial dockyard.

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

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

Now a lively district with a harmonious blend of historical landmarks, bars, restaurants and cultural centers, this area was formerly an industrial dockyard.

Now a lively district with a harmonious blend of historical landmarks, bars, restaurants and cultural centers, this area was formerly an industrial dockyard.

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