England, Northumberland, Craster. Rocks sculptured by the north sea, within the harbour walls of the Craster harbour.

England, Northumberland, Rothbury. Flowering heather amongst a rocky outcrop on the open moorland known as the Rothbury Terraces.

England, Northumberland, Beadnell. Soft morning light bathes round boulders against an unusual example of Northumberland Coast Geology.

England, Northumberland, Kyloe Hills. Native ferns below an impressive Sandstone ridge formation found on the Kyloe Hills.

England, Northumberland, Kyloe Hills. Native ferns below an impressive Sandstone formation found on the Kyloe Hills.

England, Northumberland, Bamburgh. Bamburgh Castle, beach and dunes viewed shortly after sunrise from Harkess Rocks.

England, Northumberland, Bamburgh. Bamburgh Castle, beach and dunes viewed shortly after sunrise from Harkess Rocks.

England, Northumberland, Bamburgh. Bamburgh Castle, beach and dunes viewed shortly after sunrise from Harkess Rocks.

England, Northumberland, Bamburgh. Bamburgh Castle and the North Sea, viewed from Harkess Rocks.

England, Northumberland, Bamburgh. Bamburgh Castle and the North Sea, viewed from Harkess Rocks.

England, Northumberland, Embleton Bay. Weathered rocks dominate the low-tide shoreline of Embleton Bay

England, Northumberland, Embleton Bay. Weathered rocks dominate the low-tide shoreline of Embleton Bay

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. Mountain stream near the Cairngorm mountain in the Cairngorms National Parl.

England, Northumberland, Northumberland National Park. Rocky outcrop high on the Simonside Hills near the town of Rothbury

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, Grassmarket. The Grassmarket, an ancient marketplace below Castle Rock.

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

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, 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, Derwent Walk Country Park. The River Derwent running through Snipes Dene Wood.

Scotland, Edinburgh, City Skyline. City skyline viewed from Calton Hill looking towards Castle Rock and the surrounding old town.

Scotland, Edinburgh, City Skyline. Impressive skyline of Edinburgh City viewed from Calton Hill looking towards Princes Street and the neighbouring old town.

Scotland, Edinburgh, City Skyline. Impressive skyline of Edinburgh City viewed from Calton Hill looking towards Castle Rock and the surrounding old town.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Saint Cuthberts. A church has stood on the hallowed land below Castle Rock since the 7th century when St Cuthbert, a famous Northumbrian Saint, built the first church with mud and wattle. Crossfire between the castle and opposing parties has led to the church being damaged or destroyed on numerous times, resulting in numerous rebuilds with the final church being constructed in 1894.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Edinburgh Castle. Edinburgh Castle illuminated at night.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Edinburgh Castle. Edinburgh Castle illuminated at night.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Edinburgh Castle. Edinburgh Castle is built upon the remains of an extinct volcano, originally known as Lookout Hill but now known as Castle Rock, which has been used as a stronghold for over 3000 years.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Edinburgh Castle. The last light of the setting sun illuminates Edinburgh Castle.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Edinburgh Castle. The last light of the setting sun illuminates Edinburgh Castle.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Edinburgh Castle. The last light of the setting sun illuminates Edinburgh Castle.

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.

England, Tyne and Wear, Tynemouth. Sunrise over King Edward's Bay viewed from near Sharpness Point.

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.

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

England, Northumberland Hadrians Wall. The world heritage site of Hadrians Wall near the town of Once Brewed.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Ettrick Water. A rocky stretch of the Ettrick Water, surrounded by a pocket of woodland.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Hareheugh. The rocky crags of Hareheugh.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Hareheugh. Lone trees cling for survival on the rocky crags of Hareheugh.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Burnmouth. Early morning sun illuminates the rocky coastline to be found near the village of Burnmouth.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Burnmouth. Early morning sun illuminates the rocky coastline to be found near the village of Burnmouth.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Wauchope Forest. Uplifted rock layers at Petticot Wick near St Abbs.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, St Abbs National Nature Reserve. The St Abbs lighthouse, erected in 1862 after the sinking of the ‘Martello’ on Carr Rock five years previously.