Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Glen Nevis. The frozen Lower Falls located Glen Nevis under the shadow of Ben Nevis.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Fort William. Mist rising from Loch Linnhe near Fort William, shortly after dawn during winter.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Fort William. Mist rising from Loch Linnhe near Fort William, shortly after dawn during winter.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Fort William. Mist rising from Loch Linnhe near Fort William, shortly after dawn during winter.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Pass of Glencoe. A82 running through the dramatic Pass of Glencoe.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Pass of Glencoe. Looking towards the snow covered peaks of Glen Etive.

England, Northumberland, Northumberland National Park. The River Rede near the village of Otterburn, photographed at dusk on a mid winter day.

England, Northumberland, Northumberland National Park. Sheep grazing on a snow covered field near the town of Otterburn.

England, Northumberland, Northumberland National Park. Typical Northumberland scenery near the village of Otterburn, transformed after a winter snowfall.

England, Northumberland, Northumberland National Park. Typical Northumberland scenery near the village of Otterburn, transformed after a winter snowfall.

England, Northumberland, Northumberland National Park. Typical Northumberland scenery near the village of Otterburn, transformed after a winter snowfall.

England, Northumberland, Northumberland National Park. Typical Northumberland scenery near the village of Otterburn, transformed after a winter snowfall.

England, Northumberland, Northumberland National Park. Typical Northumberland scenery near the village of Otterburn, transformed after a winter snowfall.

England, Northumberland, Northumberland National Park. Typical Northumberland scenery near the village of Otterburn, transformed after a winter snowfall.

England, Northumberland, Northumberland National Park. Typical Northumberland scenery near the village of Otterburn, transformed after a winter snowfall.

England, County Durham, Durham City. Christmas Tree in the Market Place of Durham City.

England, County Durham, Durham City. Christmas Tree in the Market Place of Durham City.

England, County Durham, Durham City. Christmas Tree in the Market Place of Durham City.

England, County Durham, Durham City. Christmas Tree in the Market Place of Durham City.

England, County Durham, Durham City. Durham Cathedral at dusk. Durham Cathedral has been described as ‘one of the great architectural experiences of Europe’.

England, County Durham, Durham City. Durham Cathedral at dusk. Durham Cathedral has been described as ‘one of the great architectural experiences of Europe’.

England, County Durham, Durham City. Durham Cathedral at dusk. Durham Cathedral has been described as ‘one of the great architectural experiences of Europe’.

England, County Durham, Durham City. Fulling Mill,on the banks of the River Wear,below Durham Cathedral.

England, County Durham, Durham City. Fulling Mill,on the banks of the River Wear,below Durham Cathedral.

England, County Durham, Durham City. Fulling Mill,on the banks of the River Wear,below Durham Cathedral.

England, County Durham, Durham City. Durham Castle Keep and neighbouring house.

England, County Durham, Durham City. Durham Cathedral, situated above the river banks of the River Wear.

England, County Durham, Durham City. Archway of South Bailey Bridge, reflected upon the River Wear.

England, County Durham, Durham City. Durham Cathedral, situated above the river banks of the River Wear.

England, County Durham, Durham City. Durham Cathedral, situated above the river banks of the River Wear.

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, Princes Street. The National Gallery of Scotland, Princes Street and the Walter Scot monument viewed at dusk.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Old Town. The New College and Assembly Hall on the Mound were opened in 1846 as the Free Church of Scotland New College. More recently the Assembly Hall has been used as a debating chamber for the Scottish Parliament prior to the construction of the new Parliament Building at Holyrood.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Old Town. The New College and Assembly Hall on the Mound were opened in 1846 as the Free Church of Scotland New College. More recently the Assembly Hall has been used as a debating chamber for the Scottish Parliament prior to the construction of the new Parliament Building at Holyrood.

Scotland, Edinburgh, National Gallery of Scotland. The National Gallery of Scotland building viewed at dusk.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Princes Street. Ferris Wheel alongside the Monument to Sir Walter Scott.

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, Old Town. Milne's Court, a narrow passageway heading to the Royal Mile.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City. Looking south from Castle Hill accross the city towards the Pentland Hills.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City. Looking towards the George Heriot's School on Lauriston Place in the Old Town, from the Castle Esplanade.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City. Looking towards the George Heriot's School on Lauriston Place in the Old Town, from the Castle Esplanade.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Princes Street. Typical architecture of the shops and offices located along Princes Street.

Scotland, Edinburgh, National Gallery of Scotland. Detail view of the grand pillars belonging to the National Gallery of Scotland building.

Scotland, Edinburgh, National Gallery of Scotland. Detail view of the grand pillars belonging to the National Gallery of Scotland building.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Princes Street. Monument to Sir Walter Scott known simply as 'Scotts Monument' located along the busy Princes Street.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Princes Street. Typical architecture of the shops and offices located along the busy Princes Street.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Balmoral Hotel. Balmoral Hotel clock tower, often referred to as the most photographed clock tower in Scotland.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Bank of Scotland. Florentine style central dome on the Royal Bank of Scotland building located on the Mound. Inspired by the 17th century Italian painter and architect, Pietro da Cortona, The dome was topped by a statue of the Greek god, Victory, by sculptor John Rhind.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Bank of Scotland. Florentine style central dome on the Royal Bank of Scotland building located on the Mound. Inspired by the 17th century Italian painter and architect, Pietro da Cortona, The dome was topped by a statue of the Greek god, Victory, by sculptor John Rhind.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Royal Mile. Looking down the Royal Mile towards the Tron Kirk.