England, Northumberland, Blyth. New colourful beach huts on the promenade at Blyth Beach.

England, Northumberland, Plessey Woods Country Park. Spring foliage belonging to woodland in the Plessey Woods Country Park.

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. Mist rising at dawn over the Caledonian Forest of the Rothiemurchus estate, in the Cairngorms National Park.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. Mist rising at dawn over the Caledonian Forest of the Rothiemurchus estate, in the Cairngorms National Park.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. Mist rising at dawn over the Caledonian Forest of the Rothiemurchus estate, in the Cairngorms National Park.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. Vehicle track running through open moorland near the Abernethy Forest.

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

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

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

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, 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, 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. Cobbled pedestrian walkway on the Leith Commercial Quay.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Leith. Cobbled pedestrian walkway on the Leith Commercial Quay.

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, 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, The Mound. The neoclassical style National Gallery of Scotland building, designed by William Henry Playfair, was opened to the public in 1859.

Scotland, Edinburgh, The Mound. The neoclassical style National Gallery of Scotland building, designed by William Henry Playfair, was opened to the public in 1859.

Scotland, Edinburgh, The Mound. The Royal Scottish Academy and the National Gallery of Scotland.

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

Scotland, Edinburgh, Edinburgh Castle. Sir William Wallace statue, a famous leader during the First War of Scottish Independence, situated at the entrance to 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, New Town. Albyn Place, with Queen Street and the Queen Street Gardens in the distance.

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

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, The Dome. The Dome, a bar and restaurant situated in George Street was built on the site of the old Physicians Hall which was designed and built by James Craig who planned the New Town of Edinburgh. The foundation stone for the present building was laid in the June of 1844.

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.