United Kingdom Action & adventure, Animal, Castles & palaces, Flowers, Military, Peaceful, People + Winter pictures

• Europe
• World

The capital of Scotland combines ancient architecture and fascinating history with a vibrant cultural scene and world-famous festivals.

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

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

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

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

Learn about Wales’ proud heritage and language in this historic region, as you travel by rail past castles and mountains.

Beloved by hikers, this unusual landscape is dotted with fractured rock formations, shimmering lochs and a hidden grassy plateau.

Enjoy the stunning scenery surrounding this fine medieval fortress and learn about the dramatic historical events that took place here over the centuries.

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

Hike amid stunning natural scenery in one of Scotland’s most famous glens, famous for its beauty and infamous for its history.

This imposing sandstone edifice looks out over stunning views of Belfast and is one of the city\'s major free attractions.

Learn about Wales’ proud heritage and language in this historic region, as you travel by rail past castles and mountains.

From mist-shrouded mountain peaks to plunging sea cliffs and moss-carpeted valleys, this windswept Scottish island is a place of wild, rugged beauty.

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

Beloved by hikers, this unusual landscape is dotted with fractured rock formations, shimmering lochs and a hidden grassy plateau.

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

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

Step into a fairy-tale village inside Snowdonia National Park and surround yourself with mountains, forests, rivers and waterfalls.

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

Each of the settlements in this region has its own distinct character and features stunning scenery that ranges from sandy beaches to craggy mountains.