England, Northumberland, Haydon Bridge. Common Dog Violet growing in a field near Haydon Bridge.

England, Northumberland, Haydon Bridge. Common Dog Violet growing in a field near Haydon Bridge.

England, Northumberland, Haydon Bridge. Common Dog Violet growing in a field near Haydon Bridge.

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

England, Northumberland, Alnwick. Alnwick castle viewed from Lion Bridge, the castle is one of the finest medieval castles to be found in England. Often referred as 'The Windsor of the North', it was also a Harry Potter Movie set.

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. Castle located on Loch an Eilein, surrounded by the Caledonian Forest of the Rothiemurchus Estate.

England, Northumberland, Bird Feeder. Greenfinch feeding on a bird feeder located in Northumberland.

England, Northumberland, Bird Feeder. Greenfinch feeding on a bird feeder located in Northumberland.

England, Northumberland, Bird Feeder. Greenfinch and Chaffinch feeding on a bird feeder located in Northumberland.

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

England, Northumberland, Northumberland National Park. Sheep grazing in a field in the Breamish Valley near Ingram.

England, Northumberland, Northumberland National Park. Looking towards Dunmoor Hill from Linhope in the Breamish Valley near Ingram.

England, Northumberland, Wallington Estate. Endangered Red Squirrel eating a nut, in a small patch of Northumberland woodland.

England, Northumberland, Bird Feeder. Nuthatch feeding on a bird feeder located in Northumberland.

England, Northumberland, Bird Feeder. Great Tit feeding on a bird feeder located in Northumberland.

England, Northumberland, Wallington Hall & Gardens. Trees and reed reflected in a lake forming part of the Wallington Estate (National Trust).

England, Northumberland, Wallington Hall & Gardens. Snowdrops flowering in woodland which is part of the Wallington Estate (National Trust).

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

England, Northumberland, Wallington. The Clock Tower (completed in 1754) at the Wallington Hall National Trust property in Northumberland.

England, Northumberland, Wallington. The Clock Tower (completed in 1754) at the Wallington Hall National Trust property in Northumberland.

England, Northumberland, Blyth. Blyth Beach and sand dunes shortly after dawn.

England, Northumberland, Blyth Beach. Blyth Beach and sand dunes at sunrise, looking south towards Seaton Sluice.

England, Northumberland, Blyth Beach. Blyth Beach and sand dunes at sunrise, looking south towards Seaton Sluice.

England, Northumberland, Blyth Beach. Blyth Beach and sand dunes at sunrise, looking south towards Seaton Sluice.

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.

England, Northumberland, Plessey Woods Country Park. A recent snowfall transforms the woodland of the Plessey Woods Country Park.

England, Northumberland, Plessey Woods Country Park. A recent snowfall transforms the woodland of the Plessey Woods Country Park.

England, Northumberland, Plessey Woods Country Park. A recent snowfall transforms the woodland of the Plessey Woods Country Park.

England, Northumberland, Plessey Woods Country Park. A recent snowfall transforms the woodland of the Plessey Woods Country Park.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Leith. Mary of Guise barge and the Ocean Mist boat, now a floating restaurant, on the shore in Leith.

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, Old Town. Courtyard and doorway of the St. Columba's Church, known to many as St. Columba's by the Castle.

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

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

Scotland, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City. Queensferry Street heading north towards the Dean Bridge.

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, Charlotte Square. Georgian house located on the north side of Charlotte Square

Scotland, Edinburgh, Bute House. Located on the north side of Charlotte Square, Bute House was constructed after the death of the original architect, Robert Adam. Bute House has been the official residence of the First Minister of Scotland since 1999.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Charlotte Square. Designed by famous architect Robert Adams, Charlotte Square has been described as the finest Georgian square in Europe. No 28 illustrated here is a gallery, owned and managed by the National Trust for Scotland, displaying a collection of paintings and furniture.

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, Calton Hill. The Portuguese Cannon was captured by the British during the invasion of Burma in 1885. Subsequently donated to the City of Edinburgh, where it was placed in its present location on Calton Hill in 1887.