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The ‘Athens of the North’ is an excellent choice for a traveller seeking variety.  Edinburgh is a bustling city, full of history, with countryside tranquillity on its doorstep.

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

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

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.

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

The western isles of Scotland are one of the country’s most unique and scenic regions, where you can experience all the charms and delights of the friendly Gaelic culture. Each of the western isles has its own individual personality and features, from the castles of Mull and the sandy beaches of Tiree, to the heathered bluffs of Isle of Skye and the historic abbey at Iona. Whether you’re keen to island hop and discover all the offerings, or want to settle-in and get to know a place, you will soon find that the Inner Hebrides are a destination you’ll long to return to.

Gaze up at the iconic limestone cliffs rising from the North Sea in this lively town with a history of explorers.

Gaze up at the iconic limestone cliffs rising from the North Sea in this lively town with a history of explorers.

This picturesque English town is an ideal base for exploring Lake Windermere and the spectacular Lake District National Park.

Whitby’s hilltop church is known for its coastal views, varied architectural influences and sacred history, as well as the famous vampire who stalked the cemetery.

Watch a game of polo, eat at a famous chef’s restaurant and surf the impressive waves of this scenic bay.

Medieval architecture, galleries, cultural centers, picturesque parks and a lively waterfront make this one of the most attractive cities in southwest England.

Medieval architecture, galleries, cultural centers, picturesque parks and a lively waterfront make this one of the most attractive cities in southwest England.

Ride a boat around the islands of this scenic lake and visit the charming villages where some of England’s greatest writers lived.

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.

Watch a game of polo, eat at a famous chef’s restaurant and surf the impressive waves of this scenic bay.

Combine your visit to this innovative and diverse aquarium with a steam train journey and a cruise on the picturesque lake.