England, Northumberland, Slaley. Young Hazel trees in protective tube, planted in a Northumberland Wildlife Trust Reserve known as Juliet's Wood

England, Northumberland, Slaley. Young Hazel trees in protective tube, planted in a Northumberland Wildlife Trust Reserve known as Juliet's Wood

England, Northumberland, Slaley. Young Hazel trees in protective tube, planted in a Northumberland Wildlife Trust Reserve known as Juliet's Wood

England, Northumberland, Slaley. Cowslip Growing in a Northumberland Wildlife Trust Reserve known as Juliet's Wood

England, Northumberland, Slaley. Cowslip Growing in a Northumberland Wildlife Trust Reserve known as Juliet's Wood

England, Northumberland, Slaley. Cuckoo Flower Growing in a Northumberland Wildlife Trust Reserve known as Juliet's Wood

England, Northumberland, Slaley. Cuckoo Flower Growing in a Northumberland Wildlife Trust Reserve known as Juliet's Wood

England, Northumberland, Haydon Bridge. Primrose growing in a Northumberland Wildlife Trust Reserve known as Tony's Patch.

England, Northumberland, Haydon Bridge. Primrose growing in a Northumberland Wildlife Trust Reserve known as Tony's Patch.

England, Northumberland, Haydon Bridge. Bluebells growing in a Northumberland Wildlife Trust Reserve known as Tony's Patch.

England, Northumberland, Haydon Bridge. Wood Anemone growing in a Northumberland Wildlife Trust Reserve known as Tony's Patch.

England, Northumberland, Haydon Bridge. Bluebells growing in a Northumberland Wildlife Trust Reserve known as Tony's Patch.

England, Northumberland, Haydon Bridge. Common Dog Violet growing in a field near Haydon Bridge.

England, Northumberland, Haydon Bridge. Common Dog Violet growing in a field near Haydon Bridge.

England, Northumberland, Haydon Bridge. Common Dog Violet growing in a field near Haydon Bridge.

England, Northumberland, Embleton Bay. Weathered rocks dominate the low-tide shoreline of Embleton Bay

England, Northumberland, Embleton Bay. Weathered rocks dominate the low-tide shoreline of Embleton Bay

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. Loch Garten fringed by the Abernethy Forest.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. Loch Garten fringed by the Abernethy Forest.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. Loch Garten fringed by the Abernethy Forest.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. Loch Garten fringed by the Abernethy Forest.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. Loch Garten fringed by the Abernethy Forest.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. The River Spay near the village of Boat of Garten.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. The River Spay near the village of Boat of Garten.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. Woodland on the banks of Loch Milton near Boat of Garten.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. Woodland reflected on the still waters of Loch Milton near Boat of Garten.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. Woodland reflected on the still waters of Loch Milton near Boat of Garten.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. Caledonian Forest fringing Loch an Eilein, overlooked by the Cairn Gorm mountain range.

England, Northumberland, Wallington Estate. Endangered Red Squirrel eating a nut, in a small patch of Northumberland woodland.

England, Northumberland, Wallington Hall & Gardens. Snowdrops flowering in woodland which is part of the Wallington Estate (National Trust).

Scotland, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City. The Flodden Wall, constructed after the death of King James IV during the Battle of Flodden, was constructed as a means to defend the city from invaders. Remains of the wall are visible here and now form part of the Vennel heading towards the Grassmarket.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Edinburgh Castle. Sir William Wallace statue, a famous leader during the First War of Scottish Independence, situated at the entrance to Edinburgh Castle.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Omni Centre. The Omni Centre, a modern complex offering numerous recreational oppertunites in the heart of the city.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Calton Hill. The Portuguese Cannon was captured by the British during the invasion of Burma in 1885. Subsequently donated to the City of Edinburgh, where it was placed in its present location on Calton Hill in 1887.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Princes Street. Monument on Princes Street erected in memory of the Royal Scots Greys who died for their country during the Boer War (1899 – 1902).

Scotland, Edinburgh, Assembly Rooms. The Assembly Rooms and Music Hall located on George Street. Assembly Rooms were traditionally gathering places open to members of all sexes from the higher social classes which between the 18th and 19th centuries was quite unusual with most venues only being open to upper class men.

England, Tyne and Wear, Newcastle Upon Tyne. St Anns Church was originally set in fields overlooking the East Quayside. The church became famous for the distribution of hot soup to the unemployed during the winters of 1908 – 1910 by the vicar, Bernard East.

England, Tyne and Wear, Newcastle Upon Tyne. St Anns Church was originally set in fields overlooking the East Quayside. The church became famous for the distribution of hot soup to the unemployed during the winters of 1908 – 1910 by the vicar, Bernard East.

England, Tyne and Wear, Newcastle Upon Tyne. The Ouseburn running through a disappearing industrial landscape. The 800 metre long Byker Viaduct can be seen in the distance.

England, Tyne & Wear, Newcastle Upon Tyne. The great outer gateway known as the 'Black Gate' was added to the castle of Newcastle Upon Tyne by Henry III during 1247 to 1250.

England, Tyne & Wear, Jarrow. Jarrow experienced some of the earliest Viking raids on mainland britain when it was invaded in AD794. Although the invaders were defeated on this occasion, the inhabitants of Jarrow were not so lucky during future Viking raids.

England, Tyne & Wear, Jarrow. Jarrow experienced some of the earliest Viking raids on mainland britain when it was invaded in AD794. Although the invaders were defeated on this occasion, the inhabitants of Jarrow were not so lucky during future Viking raids.

England, Tyne & Wear, Jarrow. Jarrow experienced some of the earliest Viking raids on mainland britain when it was invaded in AD794. Although the invaders were defeated on this occasion, the inhabitants of Jarrow were not so lucky during future Viking raids.

Scotland, Edinburgh, City Skyline. Impressive skyline of Edinburgh City viewed from Calton Hill looking towards Princes Street and the neighbouring old town.

England, Tyne & Wear, North Shields. Boats moored on the River Tyne with a complex of new apartments located on the North Shields Quayside in the distance.

England, Tyne & Wear, North Shields. Boats moored on the River Tyne with a complex of new apartments located on the North Shields Quayside in the distance.

England, Tyne & Wear, North Shields. North Shields Fish Quay and Tynemouth RNLI station located on the East Quayside at North Shields.

England, Tyne & Wear, Royal Quays. The Earl of Zetland was once a ferry working in the Sheltland Isles. Now it is a floating bar and restaurant moored in the Albert Edward Dock at the Royal Quays Marina in North Tyneside.

England, Tyne & Wear, Royal Quays. The Earl of Zetland was once a ferry working in the Sheltland Isles. Now it is a floating bar and restaurant moored in the Albert Edward Dock at the Royal Quays Marina in North Tyneside.

England, Tyne & Wear, Royal Quays. The Earl of Zetland was once a ferry working in the Sheltland Isles. Now it is a floating bar and restaurant moored in the Albert Edward Dock at the Royal Quays Marina in North Tyneside.