Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Fort Augustus. A sequence of Canal Locks' on the Caledonian Canal near Fort Augustus.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Fort Augustus. Tourist sight seeing barge moored on the Caledonian Canal in Fort Augustus.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Glen Albyn. Woodland near the Falls of Foyers, upon the banks of Loch Ness located in Glen Albyn.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Glen Albyn. Woodland near the Falls of Foyers, upon the banks of Loch Ness located in Glen Albyn.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Glen Albyn. Woodland near the Falls of Foyers, upon the banks of Loch Ness located in Glen Albyn.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Glen Albyn. Woodland near the Falls of Foyers, upon the banks of Loch Ness located in Glen Albyn.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. Abernethy Forest, a RSBP reserve in the Scottish Highlands.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. The River Spay near the village of Boat of Garten.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. The River Spay near the village of Boat of Garten.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. Woodland on the banks of Loch Milton near Boat of Garten.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. Woodland reflected on the still waters of Loch Milton near Boat of Garten.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. Woodland reflected on the still waters of Loch Milton near Boat of Garten.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. Deep red clouds above Loch Morlich and the surrounding mountains.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. Deep red clouds above Loch Morlich and the surrounding mountains.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. Caledonian Forest fringing Loch an Eilein, overlooked by the Cairn Gorm mountain range.

England, Northumberland, Wallington. Wallington Hall is an impressive country house located near Cambo (National Trust).

England, Northumberland, Warkworth Castle. Warkworth Castle (English Heritage), a magnificent 12th century stone motte and bailey fortress, located near the Northumberland Heritage Coast.

England, Northumberland, Warkworth Castle. Warkworth Castle (English Heritage), a magnificent 12th century stone motte and bailey fortress, located near the Northumberland Heritage Coast.

England, Northumberland, Warkworth Castle. Warkworth Castle (English Heritage), a magnificent 12th century stone motte and bailey fortress, located near the Northumberland Heritage Coast.

England, Northumberland, Warkworth Castle. Warkworth Castle (English Heritage), a magnificent 12th century stone motte and bailey fortress, located near the Northumberland Heritage Coast.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Leith. Scottish Executive building in Leith, standing on reclaimed ground where previous docks have been filled.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Leith. Ocean-terminal shopping mall, a modern development on the Leith waterfront.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Leith. Boat moored at Leith Harbour with the Ocean-terminal shopping mall, a modern development on the Leith waterfront, in the distance.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Leith. Boat moored at Leith Harbour with the Ocean-terminal shopping mall, a modern development on the Leith waterfront, in the distance.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City. Modern pavilion designed to express the progressive attitudes of the St Paul’s and St George’s Church on York Place.

Scotland, Edinburgh, The Royal Mile. John Knox House on the Royal Mile. John Knox, whom Mary Queens of Scots believed to be the most dangerous man in her Kingdom, was believed to live in this house in Netherbow for the last few months of his life.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City. The Flodden Wall, constructed after the death of King James IV during the Battle of Flodden, was constructed as a means to defend the city from invaders. Remains of the wall are visible here and now form part of the Vennel heading towards the Grassmarket.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Edinburgh Castle. Cannon overlooking the frontage of the Edinburgh Castle.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Edinburgh Castle. Edinburgh Castle dominates the Edinburgh skyline via its elevated position on Castle Rock. However to appreciate its architecture it is essential that it is viewed in close proximity from the Castle Esplanade.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City. The Gothic spire of the Catherine Sinclair Monument, a memorial to novelist and philanthropist Catherine Sinclair.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City. Old house on Dean Bridge. The Dean Bridge, designed by Thomas Telford, was opened in 1833 to carry the Queensferry Road over the Dean Gorge.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City. Looking west from Dean Bridge towards Miller Row and the Dean Gardens. The Water of Leith Walkway running alongside the river is a popular 12 1/4 mile walk stretching from Balerno to Leith.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City. Edinburgh Castle overlooking rush hour traffic on the Lothian Road.

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, 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, 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, Edinburgh City. The curved frontage of the Georgian Calton Terraces, designed by William Henry Playfair.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City. Impressive architecture of the buildings in Leopold Place.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Calton Hill. Looking accross Edinburgh City New Town to the River Forth.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Calton Hill. Looking across Edinburgh City New Town to The Firth of Forth.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Calton Hill. Looking across Edinburgh City New Town to The Firth of Forth.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Calton Hill. Looking across Edinburgh City New Town to The Firth of Forth.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Calton Hill. Looking across Edinburgh City New Town to The Firth of Forth.

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, Grassmarket. Taking its name from the cattle markets that were held here, the Grassmarket has also witnessed a number of public executions including the hanging of the Covenanters in the 17th Century.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Edinburgh Castle. Edinburgh Castle high on Castle Rock, overlooking the graveyard of Saint Cuthberts.

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, Greyfriars Bobby. Greyfriars Bobby, the famous loyal Skye Terrier who lay on the grave of his master John Gray for 14 years after his death in 1858 – Only leaving his grave briefly to find food.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City. Grand entrance to the University of Edinburgh Medical School.