United Kingdom Attraction, Bird, Castles & palaces, Island & reefs, Modern architecture, Nature + Winter pictures

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This northern city is the most visited city in England, after London, and is known for its football, nightlife, industry, architecture and art galleries.

Stroll along this spectacular bay and admire its turquoise waters, white sand and intriguing rock formations, including a precariously balanced stone.

Enjoy the impressive views from the top of this 19th-century lighthouse on the edge of a headland jutting into the Pentland Firth.

Swim through the large natural arch in the cliffs, which juts out dramatically into the sea and dates back about 140 million years.

Big Ben, Nelson’s Column, the Tower of London and Abbey Road; every corner in London has a tale to tell.

Build your courage for the many carnival rides on the People’s Pier and explore the sights backing onto this beach.

Explore the wonders of the natural world for free in this fascinating museum. Learn about dinosaurs, creatures of the deep, our planet’s interior and much more.

Scotland’s capital is filled with attractive landmarks, parks and gardens, and hosts cultural festivals that draw millions of visitors each year.

Watch battle re-enactments among evocative medieval ruins and learn about the role this fort played in the English Civil War.

Enjoy the tranquil setting of this spacious sandy haven flanked by a miniature railway and an aquarium with Humboldt penguins.

Build your courage for the many carnival rides on the People’s Pier and explore the sights backing onto this beach.

Explore dozens of elegant rooms, meander through manicured Victorian gardens and watch falcon flying demonstrations at this castle complex.

A setting in one of Shakespeare’s iconic tragedies, this crenellated castle sits on a hill overlooking the River Ness.

Surrounding the northern tip of the United Kingdom are nearly 800 individual islands, some inhabited, some not, but all beautiful. 

Swim through the large natural arch in the cliffs, which juts out dramatically into the sea and dates back about 140 million years.

Engage with London’s politics in this innovative building that is shaped like a slanted egg made almost entirely of glass.

The quaint, winding streets of Stromness are home to captivating museums and galleries, compelling historic landmarks and stunning natural views.

Enjoy some of the best views of the London skyline from this historic borough. One of the city\'s oldest neighborhoods is home to many of its top attractions. 

Explore dozens of elegant rooms, meander through manicured Victorian gardens and watch falcon flying demonstrations at this castle complex.