Scotland, Edinburgh, City Skyline. Impressive skyline of Edinburgh City viewed from Calton Hill looking towards Castle Rock and the surrounding old town.

Scotland, Edinburgh, City Skyline. Edinburgh city viewed from Calton Hill looking towards the River Forth.

Scotland, Edinburgh, City Skyline. Edinburgh city viewed from Calton Hill looking towards the port of Leith.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Royal Scottish Academy. Illuminated facade of the Royal Scottish Academy on the busy Princes Street.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Royal Scottish Academy. Illuminated facade of the Royal Scottish Academy on the busy Princes Street.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Christmas Fair. Ice rink in the East Princes Street Gardens.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Saint Cuthberts. A church has stood on the hallowed land below Castle Rock since the 7th century when St Cuthbert, a famous Northumbrian Saint, built the first church with mud and wattle. Crossfire between the castle and opposing parties has led to the church being damaged or destroyed on numerous times, resulting in numerous rebuilds with the final church being constructed in 1894.

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

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

Scotland, Edinburgh, Edinburgh Castle. Edinburgh Castle is built upon the remains of an extinct volcano, originally known as Lookout Hill but now known as Castle Rock, which has been used as a stronghold for over 3000 years.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Edinburgh Castle. The last light of the setting sun illuminates Edinburgh Castle.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Edinburgh Castle. The last light of the setting sun illuminates Edinburgh Castle.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Edinburgh Castle. The last light of the setting sun illuminates Edinburgh Castle.

England, Tyne & Wear, South Shields. Reconstruction of the main gate at the Arbeia Roman Fort in South Shields.

England, Tyne & Wear, Saltwell Park. Saltwell Towers situated in Saltwell Park, a fine example of a Victorian Park located in the borough of Gateshead.

England, Tyne & Wear, Saltwell Park. Saltwell Towers situated in Saltwell Park, a fine example of a Victorian Park located in the borough of Gateshead.

England, Tyne & Wear, Saltwell Park. Saltwell Towers situated in Saltwell Park, a fine example of a Victorian Park located in the borough of Gateshead.

England, Tyne and Wear, Newcastle Upon Tyne. The Grade I listed Theatre Royal photographed at night. Opened in February 1837, the Theatre Royal dominates the heart of Newcastle’s Grainger Town.

England, Tyne and Wear, Newcastle Upon Tyne. The Grade I listed Theatre Royal photographed at night. Opened in February 1837, the Theatre Royal dominates the heart of Newcastle’s Grainger Town.

England, Tyne and Wear, Newcastle Upon Tyne. The Grade I listed Theatre Royal photographed at night. Opened in February 1837, the Theatre Royal dominates the heart of Newcastle’s Grainger Town.

England, Tyne and Wear, Newcastle Upon Tyne. The Grade I listed Theatre Royal photographed at night. Opened in February 1837, the Theatre Royal dominates the heart of Newcastle’s Grainger Town.

England, Tyne and Wear, Newcastle Upon Tyne. The Grade I listed Theatre Royal photographed at night. Opened in February 1837, the Theatre Royal dominates the heart of Newcastle’s Grainger Town.

The Grade I listed Theatre Royal photographed at night. Opened in February 1837, the Theatre Royal dominates the heart of Newcastle’s Grainger Town.

England, Tyne and Wear, Newcastle Upon Tyne. The Grade I listed Theatre Royal photographed at night. Opened in February 1837, the Theatre Royal dominates the heart of Newcastle’s Grainger Town.

England, Tyne and Wear, Newcastle Upon Tyne. Busy road at dusk alongside the Guildhouse in Newcastle City Centre.

England, Tyne and Wear, Newcastle Upon Tyne. Rush hour traffic near the Tyne Bridge and the Guildhall.

The Gateshead Millennium Bridge, Sage, Tyne Bridge and Newcastle upon Tyne river quayside.

England, Tyne and Wear, Newcastle Upon Tyne. The Baltic Gallery in Gateshead viewed from the Millennium Bridge on the River Tyne.

England, Tyne and Wear, Newcastle Upon Tyne. The Gateshead Millennium Bridge and Baltic Gllery on the Newcastle upon Tyne river quayside.

England, North Yorkshire, North York Moors National Park. The scenic Robin Hood's Bay, a popular tourist destination and the end point of the 'Coast to Coast' walk.

England, North Yorkshire, North York Moors National Park. The scenic Robin Hood's Bay, a popular tourist destination and the end point of the 'Coast to Coast' walk.

England, North Yorkshire, North York Moors National Park. The scenic Robin Hood's Bay, a popular tourist destination and the end point of the 'Coast to Coast' walk.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Whiteadder Water. A typical example of a stone arched bridge to be found in the borders region, spanning across Whiteadder water near Duns.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Smailholm Tower. The well preserved remains of Smailholm Tower. The location of the rectangular tower on a hilly outcrop ensures that it dominates the surrounding landscape for miles.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, St Boswells. The impressive Mertoun Bridge spanning across the river Tweed near St Boswells.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Greenknowe Tower. Greenknowe Tower, a typical example of a tower-house. The tower-house was the traditional home of the Scottish Laird.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Kelso. The dramatic ruins of Kelso Abbey. Sir Walter Scott described the architecture as the most beautiful in Scotland.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Kelso. Looking towards the town of Kelso from the Millennium Viewpoint.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Coldstream. Smeaton's seven arched bridge near Coldstream, was constructed between 1763 to 1766. Robert Burns famously crossed the bridge into England for the first time on the 7th May 1787.

People's Republic of China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Hong Kong Island. Sunset viewed from near the Peak complex.

People's Republic of China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Hong Kong Island. Abstract view of the modern architecture of the Hong Kong financial district.

People's Republic of China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Hong Kong Island. Abstract view of the modern architecture of the Hong Kong financial district.

People's Republic of China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Hong Kong Island. Abstract view of the modern architecture of the Hong Kong financial district.

People's Republic of China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Hong Kong Island. Abstract view of the modern architecture of the Hong Kong financial district.

People's Republic of China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Hong Kong Island. Abstract view of the modern architecture of the Hong Kong financial district.

People's Republic of China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Hong Kong Island. Abstract view of the modern architecture of the Hong Kong financial district.

People's Republic of China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Kowloon. Abstract view of a building near the public square in Tsim Sha Tsui.

China, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guilin City. A glass bridge crossing over to a small island from the lakeside near downtown Guilin.

China, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guilin City. A glass bridge crossing over to a small island from the lakeside near downtown Guilin.

China, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guilin City. Pagoda and lake in downtown Guilin City, surrounded by trees floodlit with numerous colours.