England, Tyne and Wear, Cullercoats. Rocky coastline and natural arch located on the south side of Cullercoats Bay found along the North Tyneside coast.

England, Tyne and Wear, Whitley Bay. The coastline north of St Mary's Island viewed at low tide, looking towards Blyth and the Northumberland Border.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Old Town. Looking from the east of the North Bridge towards the Castle, Bank of Scotland and Scotsman building in the Old Town.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Balmoral Hotel. The Balmoral Hotel designed by architect W. Hamilton Beattie and originally opened in 1902 as the North British Hotel. The hotel was renamed as the Balmoral after refurbishment in the 1980s.

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, Leith Street. Rush hour traffic on Leith Street looking towards the Balmoral Hotel and the Register House.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Balmoral Hotel. Often referred to as the most photographed clock tower in Scotland, the Balmoral Hotel is an impressive feature of the Edinburgh skyline.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Register House. Statue of the Duke of Wellington on horseback situated in the front of the Register house.

England, Tyne and Wear, Newcastle Upon Tyne. St James's Park, home to Newcastle United FC. The cantilever roof pictured here is among one of the largest to be found in Europe.

England, Tyne and Wear, Newcastle Upon Tyne. Newcastle United football strip immortalised as a sign for the Strawberry public house near St James Park.

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. New apartments and penthouses built on the Newcastle Quayside, reflected in the still waters of the Tyne.

England, Tyne and Wear, Newcastle Upon Tyne. Newcastle Quayside and moored river cruise boats, reflected in the still waters of the Tyne.

England, Tyne and Wear, Marsden. The North Sea engulfs the rocky shoreline of Marsden Bay. The sculptured form of the Marsden Rock is testament to the powerful natural forces of this often unrelenting stretch of coast.

England, Tyne and Wear, Marsden. Marsden Rock and Grotto located in Marsden Bay, South Tyneside. Marsden Grotto is the only restaurant and bar in a cave to be found in Europe.

England, Tyne & Wear, Wideopen. The history of the Tyneside Waggonways dates back to the 17th century when they were used to transport coal from the collieries to the Tyne.

England, Tyne & Wear, Sunniside. Winter light gently bathes wild grass in an overgrown field in Sunniside.

England, Tyne & Wear, Sunniside. Winter light gently bathes wild grass in an overgrown field in Sunniside.

England, Tyne & Wear, East Holywell Colliery. Abandoned buildings from a bygone age – East Holywell Colliery near Backworth.

England, Tyne & Wear, East Holywell Colliery. Abandoned buildings from a bygone age – East Holywell Colliery near Backworth.

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, Newcastle Upon Tyne. Reflections of moored boats and surrounding buildings in the St Peter's Basin.

England, Tyne & Wear, Newcastle Upon Tyne. Marina office on the River Tyne near the entrance to St Peter's Basin.

England, Tyne & Wear, Earsdon. The Saint Albans Church in Earsdon, a prominent landmark near the Northumberland border.

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.

England, Tyne & Wear, Royal Quays. The Albert Edward Dock at the Royal Quays Marina in North Tyneside.

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.

Detail view of Autumn leaves and nuts collected from woodland in the north of England.

Scotland, Stirling, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Rainbow over the banks of Loch Lomond and nearby mountains.

Scotland, Stirling, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Rainbow over the banks of Loch Lomond and nearby mountains.

Scotland, Stirling, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Moss covered boulders on Loch Lomond with mountains in the background.

Scotland, Stirling, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Moss covered boulders on Loch Lomond with mountains in the background.

Scotland, Stirling, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Moss covered boulders on Loch Lomond with mountains in the background.

Scotland, Stirling, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Sunset over Loch Lomond viewed from the bay of Milarrochy.

Scotland, Stirling, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. The autumnal colours of Oak woodlands fringing Loch Lomond at the bay of Milarrochy.

Scotland, Stirling, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. The autumnal colours of Oak woodlands fringing Loch Lomond at the bay of Milarrochy.

Scotland, Stirling, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. The autumnal colours of Oak woodlands fringing Loch Lomond at the bay of Milarrochy.

Scotland, Stirling, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. The autumnal colours of Oak woodlands fringing Loch Lomond at the bay of Milarrochy.

Scotland, Stirling, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. The autumnal colours of Oak woodlands fringing Loch Lomond at the bay of Milarrochy.

The North Sea crashes onto the sandy beach at South Shields.

Location: South Shields. South Tyneside.

Sunrise over Frenchman's Bay near South Shields.

Sunrise over King Edward's Bay viewed from near Sharpness Point. The remains of Tynemouth Priory can be seen to the right.