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, 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.

England, Northumberland, Allen Banks & Staward Gorge. Autumn shot of un-identified fungi / mushroom / toad stool.

England, Northumberland, Allen Banks & Staward Gorge. Autumn shot of un-identified fungi / mushroom / toad stool.

England, Northumberland, Allen Banks & Staward Gorge. Autumn shot of un-identified fungi / mushroom / toad stool.

England, Northumberland, Allen Banks & Staward Gorge. Autumn shot of un-identified fungi / mushroom / toad stool.

England, Northumberland, Allen Banks & Staward Gorge. Autumn shot of un-identified fungi / mushroom / toad stool.

England, Northumberland, Allen Banks & Staward Gorge. Autumn shot of un-identified fungi / mushroom / toad stool.

England, Northumberland, Allen Banks & Staward Gorge. Autumn shot of un-identified fungi / mushroom / toad stool.

England, Northumberland, Allen Banks & Staward Gorge. Autumn colours reflected upon the surface of the River Allen within the gorge.

England, Northumberland, Allen Banks & Staward Gorge. Tree on the banks of the River Allen within the gorge.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Gairloch. Countryside surrounding the village of Gairloch on the banks of Loch Gairloch.

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

England, Cumbria, Talkin Tarn Country Park. A brief break in the storm clouds bathes wild flowers on the banks of the Talkin Tarn.

England, Northumberland, Allen Banks. Native Bluebells and Ramsons (wild garlic) within Allen Banks.

England, Northumberland, Allen Banks. Native Bluebells and Ramsons (wild garlic) within Allen Banks.

England, Northumberland, Allen Banks. Native Bluebells and Ramsons (wild garlic) within Allen Banks.

England, Northumberland, Allen Banks. Native Bluebells and Ramsons (wild garlic) within Allen Banks.

ENGLAND, Northumberland, Briarwood Banks Nature Reserve. A steam flowing though the woodland of the Northumberland Wildlife Trust Reserve.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness. Urquhart Castle on the banks of Loch Ness, Great Glen.

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, 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. Woodland on the banks of Loch Milton near Boat of Garten.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Holyrood. The 'Our Dynamic Earth' building in the foreground was a major part of the Holyrood urban regeneration plan, built on the former site of a Brewery and Gas works.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Old Town. A city taxi waiting in traffic on Bank Street. The building at the end of the street is the Bank of Scotland.

Scotland, Edinburgh, St Andrew's Square. Statue of Sir John Hope, the 4th Earl of Hopetoun, a noted soldier born at Hopetoun House in Edinburgh. The statue is located in front of Dundas House, the registered office of the Royal Bank of Scotland of whom Hope had been a governor.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Old Town. Looking from the east of the North Bridge towards the Castle, Bank of Scotland and Scotsman building in the Old Town.

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.

England, Tyne and Wear, Newcastle Upon Tyne. Bandstand in Exhibition Park, one of the numerous green spaces to be found near the city center. The bandstand is the only remaining item from the 1887 Royal Jubilee Exhibition from which the park gained its name.

England, Tyne and Wear, Newcastle Upon Tyne. New apartments and penthouses built on the Newcastle Quayside, reflected in the still waters of the Tyne.

England, Tyne and Wear, Newcastle Upon Tyne. Newcastle Quayside and moored river cruise boats, reflected in the still waters of the Tyne.

England, Tyne & Wear, East Holywell Colliery. Abandoned buildings from a bygone age – East Holywell Colliery near Backworth.

England, Tyne & Wear, East Holywell Colliery. Abandoned buildings from a bygone age – East Holywell Colliery near Backworth.

England, Tyne & Wear, Jarrow. The October of 1936 saw 200 people march from Jarrow to Westminster to protest against extreme poverty and unemployment in North East England. This march became known as the Jarrow crusade due to the banners carried by the marchers.

England, Tyne & Wear, Jarrow. The October of 1936 saw 200 people march from Jarrow to Westminster to protest against extreme poverty and unemployment in North East England. This march became known as the Jarrow crusade due to the banners carried by the marchers.

England, Tyne & Wear, Jarrow. The October of 1936 saw 200 people march from Jarrow to Westminster to protest against extreme poverty and unemployment in North East England. This march became known as the Jarrow crusade due to the banners carried by the marchers.

England, Tyne & Wear, Earsdon. The Saint Albans Church in Earsdon, a prominent landmark near the Northumberland border.

England, Tyne & Wear, Royal Quays. The Earl of Zetland was once a ferry working in the Sheltland Isles. Now it is a floating bar and restaurant moored in the Albert Edward Dock at the Royal Quays Marina in North Tyneside.

England, Tyne & Wear, Royal Quays. The Earl of Zetland was once a ferry working in the Sheltland Isles. Now it is a floating bar and restaurant moored in the Albert Edward Dock at the Royal Quays Marina in North Tyneside.

England, Tyne & Wear, Royal Quays. The Earl of Zetland was once a ferry working in the Sheltland Isles. Now it is a floating bar and restaurant moored in the Albert Edward Dock at the Royal Quays Marina in North Tyneside.

England, Tyne & Wear, Royal Quays. The Albert Edward Dock at the Royal Quays Marina in North Tyneside.

Scotland, Stirling, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Rainbow over the banks of Loch Lomond and nearby mountains.

Scotland, Stirling, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Rainbow over the banks of Loch Lomond and nearby mountains.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, River Blackadder. Sunset on the banks of the River Blackadder in the south east borders region.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Hermitage Water. Trees on the banks of the Hermitage Water.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Cragbank Woods. Deciduous trees found at Cragbank Woods National Nature Reserve. This protected woodland is the largest area of ancient Ash, Elm and Hazel woodland left in the Scottish Borders.

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.