Scotland, Edinburgh, Fountainbridge. Canal Boats moored in the Lochrin Basin 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, Calton Hill. The Dugald Stewart Monument on Calton Hill, looking towards the Castle and Old Town of Edinburgh.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City. Originally a loch, the Meadows is now a large expanse of open greenery found near the centre of the city.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City. Public footpath running through an avenue of trees in the Meadows, a large expanse of open greenery found near the centre of the city.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Parliament Square. Covered walkway at Parliament House, originally home of the Scottish Parliament but now host to the Supreme Courts of Scotland.

Entrance to the Museum of Scotland on Chambers Street. The appearance of the building is a controversial issue, with Prince Charles resigning as patron of the museum due to a lack of public consultation regarding the design.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City. Ornate lamp alongside the McEwan Hall, part of the University of Edinburgh complex.

Scotland, Edinburgh, St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral. St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral in the west end of Edinburgh is Scotlands' largest ecclesiastical building.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Dean Gallery. The Dean Gallery part of the National Galleries of Scotland, opened in 1999 although the building was originally an orphanage designed by Thomas Hamilton.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Dean Gallery. The Dean Gallery part of the National Galleries of Scotland, opened in 1999 although the building was originally an orphanage designed by Thomas Hamilton.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Dean Gallery. The Dean Gallery part of the National Galleries of Scotland, opened in 1999 although the building was originally an orphanage designed by Thomas Hamilton.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Dean Gallery. The Dean Gallery part of the National Galleries of Scotland, opened in 1999 although the building was originally an orphanage designed by Thomas Hamilton.

Scotland, Edinburgh, The Royal Mile. Traffic on the Canongate, part of the Royal Mile.

Scotland, Edinburgh, The Royal Mile. Whisky shop on Canongate, part of the Royal Mile.

Scotland, Edinburgh, The Royal Mile. Canongate Kirk, located in Canongate a former separate burgh before becoming part of Edinburgh in 1856, was built in 1691 by Scottish architect James Smith.

Scotland, Edinburgh, The Royal Mile. Canongate Kirk, located in Canongate a former separate burgh before becoming part of Edinburgh in 1856, was built in 1691 by Scottish architect James Smith.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Queen's Gallery. The Queen's Gallery, originally built as the Holyrood Free Church, which forms part of the Palace of Holyroodhouse Complex.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Queen's Gallery. The Queen's Gallery, originally built as the Holyrood Free Church, which forms part of the Palace of Holyroodhouse Complex.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Holyrood. Water feature alongside the main facade of the Holyrood Parliment Building.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Holyrood. Water feature alongside the main facade of the Holyrood Parliment Building.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Holyrood. Looking towards the Old Town and the city center from a high viewpoint near Arthur's Seat in the Holyrood Park.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Holyrood. Home of the Scottish Parliament, the design of the Holyrood building was described as 'growing out of the land' by architect Enric Miralles.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Holyrood. The 'Our Dynamic Earth' building in the foreground was a major part of the Holyrood urban regeneration plan, built on the former site of a Brewery and Gas works.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Holyrood. Home of the Scottish Parliament, the design of the Holyrood building was described as 'growing out of the land' by architect Enric Miralles.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Holyrood Park. St Anthony's Chapel high above St Margaret's Loch, viewed from the Salisbury Crags.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Holyrood Park. St Anthony's Chapel high above St Margaret's Loch, viewed from the Salisbury Crags.

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, Edinburgh City. The distinctive Edinburgh skyline with the famous landmarks of the Castle and Scotts Monument.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Holyroodhouse. The Palace of Holyroodhouse and Holyrood Abbey.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Holyroodhouse. The Palace of Holyroodhouse and Holyrood Abbey.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Holyrood. Home of the Scottish Parliament, the design of the Holyrood building was described as "growing out of the land" by architect Enric Miralles.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City. The distinctive Edinburgh skyline with the famous landmarks of the Castle, Calton Hill and Holyrood.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City. Panoramic view looking south from Castle Hill accross the city towards the Pentland Hills.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Old Town. Courtyard viewed from the George IV Bridge which was constructed to link the Old and New Town.

Scotland, Edinburgh, The Royal Mile. Cobbled stone road and traditional red telephone boxes in the High Street, part of the historic Royal Mile in the Old Town.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City. Panoramic view looking south from Castle Hill accross the city towards the Pentland Hills.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Northumberland Street. Traffic on Northumberland Street. Edinburgh was originally part of the Kingdom of Northumbria, an area that is now considered to consist of North-East England but historically also included parts of Southern Scotland.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Rose Street. The narrow Rose Street was originally used as a service entrance to the houses on Princes Street and George Street which it runs parallel between.

England, Tyne and Wear, Tynemouth. Looking south on a mid summers day across the Tynemouth Long Sands towards the Priory, Castle and the mouth of the Tyne. Recently there has been a great deal of conservation work undertaken to help preserve the impressive dunes and vegetation overlooking the beach.

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, The Manuscript Of Monte Cassino. The Manuscript Of Monte Cassino, a three piece sculpture by Sir Eduardo Paolozzi located outside the St Mary's Roman Catholic Cathedral. Perhaps unsurprisingly, this sculpture is often referred to as the 'Big Foot'.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Waverley Station. Waverley station, the principal railway station in Edinburgh, situated beneath the North Bridge linking the two towns.

Scotland, Edinburgh, North Bridge. The current North Bridge linking the Old and New Town districts. The Scotsman Hotel to the right used to be home to the Scotsmans Newspaper and the giant printing presses used to print the paper, which when in use were said to cause the entire building to resonate.

England, Tyne and Wear, Hebburn Riverside Park. Sunset viewed from the Hebburn Riverside Park in South Tyneside, looking accross the River Tyne towards the Offshore Technology Park in Walker.

England, Tyne and Wear, Newcastle Upon Tyne. Architectural details of the Armstrong Building, part of the Newcastle University Campus. Competed in 1906, the two stone statues were included to represent science and the arts.

England, Tyne and Wear, Newcastle Upon Tyne. Rear of house buildings near to St James's Park, home to Newcastle United FC.

England, Tyne and Wear, Newcastle Upon Tyne. Metro station sign near St James's Park, home to Newcastle United FC.