Scotland, Edinburgh, Holyrood Park. People partaking in recreational activities at the Holyrood Park.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Holyrood Park. People partaking in sports activities at the Holyrood Park.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Holyrood Park. People partaking in sports activities at the Holyrood Park.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Grassmarket / Cowgate. Busy traffic where the Cowgate area meets the Grassmarket – A complete contrast from the cattle that would have been driven through here to the horse and cattle markets held in the Grassmarket weekly between 1477 – 1911.

Scotland, Edinburgh, George Heriot's School. George Heriot's School on Lauriston Place in the Old Town, was established in 1628 as the George Heriot's Hospital with the aim of educating the poor children of the city.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Princes Street. Looking towards Princes Street and the first phase of the New Town, built between 1766 and 1800, with the National Gallery complex in the foreground.

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.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City. Detail view of the facade of Saint Andrews House, a category 'A' listed example of an art deco style building considered to be one of the finest in Scotland.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Bank of Scotland. A prominent feature of the Edinburgh skyline, the Bank of Scotland head office on The Mound. Construction of this impressive building was completed in 1806.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Waterloo Place. Busy traffic along Waterloo Place, overlooked by the Nelson Monument.

England, Tyne and Wear, Newcastle Upon Tyne. Alderman Sir Charles Hamond officially opened Tynesides' first park, Leazes Park in 1873. The lake pictured here was created along the line of the Lort Burn.

England, Tyne and Wear, Newcastle Upon Tyne. Bandstand in Exhibition Park, one of the numerous green spaces to be found near the city center. The bandstand is the only remaining item from the 1887 Royal Jubilee Exhibition from which the park gained its name.

England, Tyne and Wear, Newcastle Upon Tyne. The modern facade of a Northumbria University campus, a complete contrast to the historic buildings of the Newcastle University.

England, Tyne and Wear, Newcastle Upon Tyne. The modern facade of a Northumbria University campus, a complete contrast to the historic buildings of the Newcastle University.

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. Detail of boats moored on the River Tyne.

England, Tyne and Wear, Wallsend. A space age viewing platform overlooking the Segedunum fort.

England, Tyne and Wear, Wallsend. A space age viewing platform overlooking the Segedunum fort.

England, Tyne & Wear, Newcastle Upon Tyne. Nuns Moor with high rise flats of Kenton in the distance.

England, Tyne & Wear, Newcastle Upon Tyne. Nuns Moor, a popular area of common land near the city centre.

England, Tyne & Wear, Jesmond. The Grade I listed Parish Church of St George in Jesmond, is a fine example of Victorian art and architecture.

England, Tyne & Wear, Jesmond. The Grade I listed Parish Church of St George in Jesmond, is a fine example of Victorian art and architecture.

England, Tyne & Wear, Newcastle Upon Tyne. The Newcastle Castle Keep was built by Henry II between 1168-1178 and is a fine example of a genuine Norman Keep.

England, Tyne & Wear, Backworth. Hand plough in Backworth Village, depicting the farming heritage of the Tyneside region.

England, Tyne & Wear, Backworth. Hand plough in Backworth Village, depicting the farming heritage of the Tyneside region.

England, Tyne & Wear, Jarrow. The October of 1936 saw 200 people march from Jarrow to Westminster to protest against extreme poverty and unemployment in North East England. This march became known as the Jarrow crusade due to the banners carried by the marchers.

England, Tyne & Wear, Jarrow. The October of 1936 saw 200 people march from Jarrow to Westminster to protest against extreme poverty and unemployment in North East England. This march became known as the Jarrow crusade due to the banners carried by the marchers.

England, Tyne & Wear, Jarrow. The October of 1936 saw 200 people march from Jarrow to Westminster to protest against extreme poverty and unemployment in North East England. This march became known as the Jarrow crusade due to the banners carried by the marchers.

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, South Shields. Grass on Little Haven Beach sand dunes, looking towards the South Groyne Lighthouse.

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 & Wear, Jesmond Dene. Named Heaton Mill in 1848 although originally a water corn mill called Mabel's Mill since 1739, this structure is now simply known as 'The Mill'.

England, Cumbria, Lake District National Park. The domineering landscape of the Skiddaw massif, Englands’ fourth highest mountain at 3053ft, rising steeply from the shores of Bassenthwaite. Bassenthwaite is considered by many to be the only true lake to be found in the Lake District National Park.

England, Cumbria, Lake District National Park. River Duddon and storm clouds above the Little Stand and Ulpha Fell.

England, Cumbria, Lake District National Park. River Duddon and storm clouds above the Little Stand and Ulpha Fell.

England, Cumbria, Lake District National Park. The wild, rocky outcrop of Peathill Crag near Hardknott Pass in the Western Lake District.

England, Cumbria, Lake District National Park. The wild, rocky outcrop of Peathill Crag near Hardknott Pass in the Western Lake District.

England, Cumbria, Lake District National Park. The wild, rocky outcrop of Peathill Crag near Hardknott Pass in the Western Lake District.

England, Cumbria, Lake District National Park. The wild, rocky outcrop of Peathill Crag near Hardknott Pass in the Western Lake District.

England, Cumbria, Lake District National Park. The wild, rocky outcrop of Peathill Crag near Hardknott Pass in the Western Lake District.

England, Cumbria, Lake District National Park. Dramatic clouds over the irish sea reflected in Blea Tarn near Boot in the Western Lake District.

England, Cumbria, Lake District National Park. Mountain, fell and tree near Boot in the Western Lake District.

England, Cumbria, Lake District National Park. Developing Fern Leaf in Grizedale Forest.

England, Cumbria, Lake District National Park. Developing Fern Leaf in Grizedale Forest.

NORTHERN IRELAND, County Antrim, Giants Causeway. Waves crash against the hexagonal basalts rock formations of this world heritage site.

England, Northumberland, Plessey Woods Country Park. Detail of frost coated Oak leaves on the forest floor of the Plessey Woods Country Park.