England, Cleveland, Saltburn-by-the-Sea. View from the top of the funicular railway, one of the world's oldest water-powered cliff lifts, towards the Victorian Pier and North Sea Beach.

Grange Stone Circle, County Limerick. This image was photographed for the Legacy project, a fascinating not-for-profit endeavour to capture the mystifying stone remains of prehistoric sites scattered across the British Isles. Please visit www.thelegacyproject.org.uk for more information.

Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery, County Sligo. This image was photographed for the Legacy project, a fascinating not-for-profit endeavour to capture the mystifying stone remains of prehistoric sites scattered across the British Isles. Please visit www.thelegacyproject.org.uk for more information.

Beltany Stone Circle, County Donegal. This image was photographed for the Legacy project, a fascinating not-for-profit endeavour to capture the mystifying stone remains of prehistoric sites scattered across the British Isles. Please visit www.thelegacyproject.org.uk for more information.

Beaghmore Stone Circle, County Tyrone. This image was photographed for the Legacy project, a fascinating not-for-profit endeavour to capture the mystifying stone remains of prehistoric sites scattered across the British Isles. Please visit www.thelegacyproject.org.uk for more information.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. Prayer Flags on a tree in the gardens of the RBGE. Prayer Flags are a common sight on mountain passes across Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Fettes College. Fettes College, a private coeducational independent boarding and day school in Edinburgh.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Union Canal. Canal Boats moored in the Lochrin Basin on the Union Canal near Fountainbridge. Now known as the Edinburgh Quay, the site has seen recent redevelopment and a number of bars and apartments are situated along the quayside.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Union Canal. Canal Boat moored near the Lochrin Basin on the Union Canal near Fountainbridge. Now known as the Edinburgh Quay, the site has seen recent redevelopment and a number of bars and apartments are situated along the quayside.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Union Canal. Canoeists and Canoes on the Union Canal near the Leamington Lift Bridge.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Union Canal. Canal Boat moored at Leamington Wharf on the Union Canal near Fountainbridge.

England, Tyne and Wear, Roker Pier. Roker Pier and Lighthouse located at the mouth of the River Wear in the city of Sunderland.

Aikey Brae Stone Circle, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. This image was photographed for the Legacy project, a fascinating not-for-profit endeavour to capture the mystifying stone remains of prehistoric sites scattered across the British Isles. Please visit www.thelegacyproject.org.uk for more information.

Tyrebagger Stone Circle, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. This image was photographed for the Legacy project, a fascinating not-for-profit endeavour to capture the mystifying stone remains of prehistoric sites scattered across the British Isles. Please visit www.thelegacyproject.org.uk for more information.

Midmar Kirk Stone Circle, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. This image was photographed for the Legacy project, a fascinating not-for-profit endeavour to capture the mystifying stone remains of prehistoric sites scattered across the British Isles. Please visit www.thelegacyproject.org.uk for more information.

Cullerie Stone Circle, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. This image was photographed for the Legacy project, a fascinating not-for-profit endeavour to capture the mystifying stone remains of prehistoric sites scattered across the British Isles. Please visit www.thelegacyproject.org.uk for more information.

Lundin Links Stone Circle, Fife, Scotland. This image was photographed for the Legacy project, a fascinating not-for-profit endeavour to capture the mystifying stone remains of prehistoric sites scattered across the British Isles. Please visit www.thelegacyproject.org.uk for more information.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Rannoch Moor. A rainbow signalling a break in a storm above Rannoch Moor, revealing the surrouding mountains and hills.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Buachaille Etive Mòr. The River Etive over looked by the imposing peak of Buachaille Etive Mòr.

France, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Annecy. The Church of St. Francis de Sales located alongside the Thiou River running through the picturesque town of Annecy – often referred to as 'The Venice of the Alps'.

France, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Annecy. France, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Annecy. Busy cafes and restaurants located alongside the Thiou River running through the picturesque town of Annecy – often referred to as 'The Venice of the Alps'.

France, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Annecy. France, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Annecy. Busy cafes and restaurants located alongside the Thiou River running through the picturesque town of Annecy – often referred to as 'The Venice of the Alps'.

France, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Annecy. Pastel painted houses located alongside the Thiou River running through the picturesque town of Annecy – often referred to as 'The Venice of the Alps'.

France, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Lake Annecy. Dusk at Lake Annecy, viewed from a lakeside jetty near Doussard looking towards the Teeth of Lanfon on the east banks of the Lac d'Annecy in Haute-Savoie.

France, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Lake Annecy. Dawn at Lake Annecy, viewed from a lakeside jetty near Doussard looking towards the Teeth of Lanfon on the east banks of the Lac d'Annecy in Haute-Savoie.

France, Auvergne, Regional Nature Park of the Volcanoes of Auvergne. Puy de Dôme, a large lava dome and one of the youngest volcanoes in the Chaîne des Puys region of Massif Central in central France

France, Auvergne, Regional Nature Park of the Volcanoes of Auvergne. An elevated view of the Chaîne des Puys viewed from near the summit of Puy de Pariou.

France, Auvergne, Regional Nature Park of the Volcanoes of Auvergne. An elevated view of the Chaîne des Puys viewed from near the summit of Puy de Dôme.

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.

France, Paris, Louvre Palace. A tourist cruise ship on the River Seine heading towards the Pont Royal bridge overlooked by the Louvre Palace and museum.

England, London, Whitehall. Statue of Robert Clive of India outside the Foreign & Commonwealth Office in the Whitehall area of Westminster.

England, Greater London, London City. The Tower of London with a backdrop of the financial district of the city of London, with the iconic 'Gherkin', 'Walkie-Talkie' and 'Cheesegrater ' buildings in view.

England, Greater London, London City. Storm clouds above Blackwall Basin, part of an inland waterway forming part of the Canary Wharf financial district.

England, Northumberland, Northumberland National Park. Dawn viewed from the summit of The Cheviot looking at a Northumberland hill just above a lake of mist caused by a temperature (cloud) inversion.

England, Northumberland, Northumberland National Park.

Easter Aquhorthies Stone Circle, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. This image was photographed for the Legacy project, a fascinating not-for-profit endeavour to capture the mystifying stone remains of prehistoric sites scattered across the British Isles. Please visit www.thelegacyproject.org.uk for more information.

Loanhead of Daviot Stone Circle, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. This image was photographed for the Legacy project, a fascinating not-for-profit endeavour to capture the mystifying stone remains of prehistoric sites scattered across the British Isles. Please visit www.thelegacyproject.org.uk for more information.

Cothiemuir Wood Stone Circle, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. This image was photographed for the Legacy project, a fascinating not-for-profit endeavour to capture the mystifying stone remains of prehistoric sites scattered across the British Isles. Please visit www.thelegacyproject.org.uk for more information.

Old Keig Stone Circle, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. This image was photographed for the Legacy project, a fascinating not-for-profit endeavour to capture the mystifying stone remains of prehistoric sites scattered across the British Isles. Please visit www.thelegacyproject.org.uk for more information.

Auchquhorthies Stone Circle, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. This image was photographed for the Legacy project, a fascinating not-for-profit endeavour to capture the mystifying stone remains of prehistoric sites scattered across the British Isles. Please visit www.thelegacyproject.org.uk for more information.

Whitehill Stone Circle, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. This image was photographed for the Legacy project, a fascinating not-for-profit endeavour to capture the mystifying stone remains of prehistoric sites scattered across the British Isles. Please visit www.thelegacyproject.org.uk for more information.

Sunhoney Stone Circle, Aberdeenshire. This image was photographed for the Legacy project, a fascinating not-for-profit endeavour to capture the mystifying stone remains of prehistoric sites scattered across the British Isles. Please visit www.thelegacyproject.org.uk for more information.

Clune hill Stone Circle, Aberdeenshire. This image was photographed for the Legacy project, a fascinating not-for-profit endeavour to capture the mystifying stone remains of prehistoric sites scattered across the British Isles. Please visit www.thelegacyproject.org.uk for more information.

Nine Stanes Stone Circle, Aberdeenshire. This image was photographed for the Legacy project, a fascinating not-for-profit endeavour to capture the mystifying stone remains of prehistoric sites scattered across the British Isles. Please visit www.thelegacyproject.org.uk for more information.

Scotland, Glasgow, Pacific Quay. The Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre located on the Pacific Quay near Bells Bridge on the River Clyde. The building is referred to locally as the Armadillo.

Scotland, Glasgow, Glasgow City. A workman painting a new Glasgow City Centre Mural – A project designed to embrace the concept of street art to promote the city centre, reduce the negative visual impact of land and unit vacancies due to the current economic circumstances, and provide features that will attract more visitors.

Scotland, Glasgow, Glasgow City. Glasgow City Centre Mural painted on a building by a car park – Part of a project designed to embrace the concept of street art to promote the city centre, reduce the negative visual impact of land and unit vacancies due to the current economic circumstances, and provide features that will attract more visitors.