England, Cumbria, Little Salkeld. Long Meg and her daughters, one of the finest stone circles to be found in the north of England

England, Cumbria, Little Salkeld. Long Meg and her daughters, one of the finest stone circles to be found in the north of England

England, Cumbria, Little Salkeld. Long Meg and her daughters, one of the finest stone circles to be found in the north of England

England, Cumbria, Little Salkeld. Long Meg and her daughters, one of the finest stone circles to be found in the north of England

England, Cumbria, Little Salkeld. Long Meg and her daughters, one of the finest stone circles to be found in the north of England

England, Cumbria, Little Salkeld. Long Meg and her daughters, one of the finest stone circles to be found in the north of England

England, Yorkshire, Yorkshire Dales National Park. A blanket of Ramson wild garlic in Strid Wood, part of the Bolton Abbey Estate.

England, Yorkshire, Yorkshire Dales National Park. A blanket of Ramson wild garlic in Strid Wood, part of the Bolton Abbey Estate.

England, Cumbria, Lake District National Park. Derwentwater, with Derwent Island and Keswick in the distance, viewed from Surprise View On Gowder Crag.

England, Cumbria, Lake District National Park. Derwentwater and shoreline, viewed from Surprise View On Gowder Crag.

England, Cumbria, Lake District National Park. Watendlath Beck running through the Watendlath Valley.

TUNISIA, Zaafrane, Sahara Desert. Morning light illuminates the frost covered patterns of the sand dunes of the great erg oriental.

England, Northumberland, Northumberland National Park. Wild Mountain Goat grazing on the Simonside Hills near Rothbury.

England, Northumberland, Northumberland National Park. Wild Mountain Goat grazing on the Simonside Hills near Rothbury.

England, Northumberland, Northumberland National Park. Wild Mountain Goat grazing on the Simonside Hills near Rothbury.

England, Northumberland, Northumberland National Park. Wild Mountain Goat grazing on the Simonside Hills near Rothbury.

England, Northumberland, Northumberland National Park. Wild Mountain Goat grazing on the Simonside Hills near Rothbury.

England, Northumberland, Northumberland National Park. Wild Mountain Goat grazing on the Simonside Hills near Rothbury.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Carter Bar. Snow on high land near Carter Bar on the English Border, looking towards the rolling hills of Scotland.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Eyemouth. Bronze statue celebrating the historical hero of the coastal town of Eyemouth, Willie Spears (1812 – 1885). Willie became famous when he revolted against the Church of Scotland for the high taxes placed on the town’s fishermen and their catch.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Eyemouth. Gale force winds create large swells in the North Sea, demonstrating the importance of the sea wall defences in place at Eyemouth Bay.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Liddesdale. A fresh snowfall transforms the humble Whitrope Burn.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Newcastleton. Newcastleton is a fine example of an 18th century planned village, located in the picturesque Liddesdale. Designed to a plan by William Keir of Whithaugh for the third Duke of Buccleuch, the streets and squares of the town are all based around a grid system offering ample open spaces.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Hawick. Looking across the skyline of the historic town of Hawick. Possibly the most charismatic of the border towns with the popular Hawick Common Riding festival having been described as one of the greatest parties to be found in the world.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Melrose. The magnificent ruins of the Melrose Abbey, considered to be the final resting place of the heart of Robert the Bruce.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Earlston. The parish church of Earlston, a small village located north of Melrose.

Scotland, Scottish Borders. The felling of trees is a common sight in the borders region. The wild, open terrain of the region provides a number of suitable locations for the planting of forest plantations.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Liddesdale. Morning St Boswells. Poplar trees growing in the Mertoun Estate near the town of St Boswells.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Lindean Loch. Dramatic skies over Lindean Loch, Whitlaw Mosses National Nature Reserve.

Scotland, Scottish Borders. Gentle morning light bathes a small pocket of woodland near the Ettrick Valley.

Scotland, Scottish Borders. Typical borders scene of farmland, plantation and rolling upland hills near the Ettrick Valley.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Craik Forest. Early morning light softly illuminates a group of trees on the edge of the Craik Forest.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Alemoor Loch. An inquisitive Robin rests on a branch in woodland near Alemoor Loch.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Harelaw Moor. Shafts of light break through storm clouds near Harelaw Moor.

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

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Kelso. The dramatic ruins of Kelso Abbey. Sir Walter Scott described the architecture as the most beautiful in Scotland.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Liddesdale. Detail of a fast flowing stream found in Liddesdale.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Liddesdale. Liddel Water flowing through a bridge in Liddesdale.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Cardrona. A public footbridge crossing over the Kirk Burn in the forest of Cardrona.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Glentude Hill. A snow blizzard engulfs a farm house situated near the remote Glenlude Hill.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Sheep near Glentude Hill. A thick coat of wool helps to ensure that grazing sheep can survive the hostile environment of the winter months in the Scottish Borders.

Scotland, Scottish Borders. Sun breaking though a storm highlights the features of the uplands to be found near Blake Muir.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Fethan Hill. Passing light on the slopes of Fethan Hill.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Coldstream. Breaking light illuminates a tree and reeds on the banks of the River Tweed, against a backdrop of an indigo sky.

England, Northumberland, Heritage Coast. Red Life Ring against a blue sky, photographed near Bamburgh on the heritage coast.

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, Burnmouth. Sunrise over the North Sea near the village of Burnmouth – the first settlement to be found in Scotland after crossing the English border near the coast.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Ayton. The new parish church in the village of Ayton.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Eyemouth. Entwined fishing nets stored in the harbour of Eyemouth.