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. A war memorial in the shape of the Cross of St Cuthbert, next to Durham Cathedral.

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. Memorial Gravestone within the grounds of Durham Cathedral.

England, County Durham, Durham City. Memorial Gravestone within the grounds of Durham Cathedral.

England, County Durham, Durham City. Detail of the towers of Durham Cathedral.

England, County Durham, Durham City. Memorial Gravestone within the grounds of Durham Cathedral.

England, County Durham, Durham City. Memorial Gravestone within the grounds of Durham Cathedral.

England, County Durham, Durham City. Memorial Gravestone within the grounds of Durham Cathedral.

England, County Durham, Durham City. Memorial Gravestone within the grounds of Durham Cathedral.

England, County Durham, Durham City. Memorial Gravestone within the grounds of Durham Cathedral.

England, County Durham, Durham City. Memorial Gravestone within the grounds of Durham Cathedral.

England, County Durham, Durham City. Detail of the towers of 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. 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, 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, Edinburgh City. Looking south from Castle Hill accross the city towards the Pentland Hills.

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

Scotland, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City. Balmoral Hotel and clock tower with the North Bridge below, linking Princes Street with the Edinburgh Old Town.

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

Scotland, Edinburgh, Calton Hill. Thomas Hamilton’s obelisk and Governor’s House located on Calton Hill

Scotland, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City. Balmoral Hotel and clock tower with the North Bridge below, linking Princes Street with the Edinburgh Old Town.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City. The Scotsman Building alongside the North Bridge, linking Princes Street with the Edinburgh Old Town.

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

Scotland, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City. The Scotsman Building alongside the North Bridge, linking Princes Street with the Edinburgh Old Town.

Scotland, Edinburgh, New Town. Creeping tree clinging to a wall of a residential house in the New Town.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Princes Streeet Gardens. Ross Fountain was cast In France in the early 1860's before being exhibited in the Great Exhibition (London) in 1862 and finally being installed in West Princes Street Gardens some ten years later.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City. Birds flock around the Saint Cuthberts Parish Church and the gothic style Church of St John the Evangelist.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Camera Obscura. The Camera Obscura is located on a tower which had originally been the townhouse of the old Larid of Cockpen. This building was to become known as the Outlook Tower before its present title of the Camera Obscura.

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

Scotland, Edinburgh, Edinburgh Castle. Statue of Field Marshal Earl Haig located on the Edinburgh Castle Esplanade.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Johnston Terrace Wildlife Reserve. Johnston Terrace Wildlife Reserve, a Scottish Wildlife Trust walled wildlife garden in the centre of Edinburgh.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Johnston Terrace Wildlife Reserve. Johnston Terrace Wildlife Reserve, a Scottish Wildlife Trust walled wildlife garden in the centre of Edinburgh.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Greyfriars Kirk Graveyard. Grave stone of Greyfriars Bobby, the famous loyal Skye Terrier who lay on the grave of his master John Gray for 14 years after his death in 1858 – Only leaving his grave briefly to find food.