Scotland, Edinburgh, Old Town. The distinctive former Craigwell Brewery on Calton Road, Edinburgh, its historic stonework and timber-clad upper floors beautifully illuminated by the crisp winter sunlight.

New Zealand, Dunedin, St Clair Beach. The blue tones of pre-dawn at St Clair, a popular seaside resort in Dunedin, Otago.

New Zealand, Dunedin, St Clair Beach. The blue tones of pre-dawn at St Clair, a popular seaside resort in Dunedin, Otago.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Calton Hill. View from Calton Hill, looking towards Waverley Station, Edinburgh Castle and the Old Town of Edinburgh.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Calton Hill. The Dugald Stewart Monument on Calton Hill, looking towards the Castle and Old Town of Edinburgh.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Calton Hill. The Dugald Stewart Monument on Calton Hill, looking towards the Castle and Old Town of Edinburgh.

France, Paris, Arc de Triomphe. Busy traffic on the Champs Elysees looking towards the Arc de Triomphe at dusk.

France, Paris, Arc de Triomphe. Pedistrian footpath on the Champs Elysees looking towards the Arc de Triomphe at dusk.

France, Paris, Louvre Museum. The Louvre Museum and Louvre Pyramid (designed by architect Leoh Ming Pei) illuminated at dusk.

France, Paris, Louvre Museum. The Louvre Museum and Louvre Pyramid (designed by architect Leoh Ming Pei) illuminated at dusk.

France, Paris, Louvre Museum. The Louvre Museum and Louvre Pyramid (designed by architect Leoh Ming Pei) illuminated at dusk.

France, Paris, Louvre Museum. The Louvre Museum and Louvre Pyramid (designed by architect Leoh Ming Pei) illuminated at dusk.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Edinburgh Castle. Edinburgh Castle illuminated at night.

England, Tyne and Wear, Gateshead. The Gateshead Millennium Bridge, crossing the River Tyne towards the Malmaison hotel in the former cooperative building on the Newcastle Upon Tyne Quayside.

England, Tyne and Wear, Gateshead. The Gateshead Millennium Bridge, crossing the River Tyne towards the Malmaison hotel in the former cooperative building on the Newcastle Upon Tyne Quayside.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Forth Bridge. Forth Railway Bridge illuminated at night, connecting Scotland's capital city, Edinburgh, with Fife, leaving the Lothians at Dalmeny and arriving in Fife at North Queensferry.

England, Lancashire, Blackpool. Doughnut stall on the Blackpool seafront during the illuminations.

England, London, Southwark. HMS Belfast, originally a Royal Navy light cruiser, permanently moored in London on the River Thames with Tower Bidge in the distance.

England, London, Southwark. HMS Belfast, originally a Royal Navy light cruiser, permanently moored in London on the River Thames with Tower Bidge and the Tower of London in the distance.

England, London, OXO Tower. The OXO Tower viewed from upstream of the River Thames, with Sea Containers House and the City Of London and Gherkin building beyond.

England, London, OXO Tower. The OXO Tower viewed from upstream of the River Thames, with Sea Containers House and the City Of London and Gherkin building beyond.

England, North Yorkshire, York City. York Eye Ferris wheel reflected at dusk with passing road traffic.

England, North Yorkshire, York City. York Eye Ferris wheel reflected at dusk in the still waters of the River Ouse.

England, Greater Manchester, Manchester. The Trinity Bridge, spanning the banks of the River Irwell near the Lowry Hotel.

England, Greater Manchester, Manchester. The Trinity Bridge, spanning the banks of the River Irwell near the Lowry Hotel.

England, Greater Manchester, Manchester. The Trinity Bridge, spanning the banks of the River Irwell near the Lowry Hotel.

England, Greater Manchester, Manchester. The Trinity Bridge, spanning the banks of the River Irwell near the Lowry Hotel.

England, Greater London, City of Westminster. The iconic "Big Ben" also known as the Clock Tower, part of the House of Parliament building (also known as the Palace of Westminster), located in the City of Westminster, London.

England, London, The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, The Royal Albert Hall. Ornate street lamp outside the Royal Albert Hall.

England, Greater London, City of Westminster. The House of Parliament building (also known as the Palace of Westminster), viewed behind a fountain in Trafalgar Square, a popular tourist destination in London, photographed at night.

England, Greater London, City of Westminster. Detail shot of pillars belonging to the National Gallery located in Trafalgar Square, a popular tourist destination in London, photographed at dusk.

England, Greater London, City of Westminster. Flame lit street lamp and church spire near Trafalgar Square, a popular tourist destination in London, photographed at dusk.

England, Greater London, City of Westminster. Flood lit fountains in Trafalgar Square, a popular tourist destination in London, photographed at dusk.

England, Greater London, City of Westminster. Flood lit fountains in Trafalgar Square, a popular tourist destination in London, photographed at dusk.

England, Greater London, City of Westminster. The National Gallery located in Trafalgar Square, a popular tourist destination in London, photographed at dusk.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Eilean Donan Castle. Eilean Donan Castle reflected in the still waters of Loch Duich at dusk.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Old Town. The New College and Assembly Hall on the Mound were opened in 1846 as the Free Church of Scotland New College. More recently the Assembly Hall has been used as a debating chamber for the Scottish Parliament prior to the construction of the new Parliament Building at Holyrood.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Old Town. The New College and Assembly Hall on the Mound were opened in 1846 as the Free Church of Scotland New College. More recently the Assembly Hall has been used as a debating chamber for the Scottish Parliament prior to the construction of the new Parliament Building at Holyrood.

England, Lancashire, Blackpool. Blackpool Central Pier at night, illuminated as part of the Blackpool Illuminations.

England, Lancashire, Blackpool. Blackpool Central Pier at night, illuminated as part of the Blackpool Illuminations.

England, Tyne & Wear, St Mary's Lighthouse. St Marys Island and Lighthouse, a popular tourist destination near Whitley Bay.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Leith. Fish and boat sculpture near the entrance to the Leith Commercial Quay.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Leith. Cobbled pedestrian walkway on the Leith Commercial Quay.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Leith. Cobbled pedestrian walkway on the Leith Commercial Quay.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Leith. Scottish Executive building in Leith, standing on reclaimed ground where previous docks have been filled.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Leith. Mary of Guise barge and the Ocean Mist boat, now a floating restaurant, on the shore in Leith.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Leith. A stylish hotel, formally a Seaman's mission, at Tower Place in Leith.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Leith. Ocean-terminal shopping mall, a modern development on the Leith waterfront.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Leith. Boat moored at Leith Harbour with the Ocean-terminal shopping mall, a modern development on the Leith waterfront, in the distance.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Leith. The Hydraulic Pumping Station in Prince of Wales Dock at Leith. Leith is commonly referred to as the Port of Edinburgh.