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Things to do in and around Edinburgh

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Stormy Calton Hill, Edinburgh (Remixed) by Andy Smith

Edinburgh, although not the largest, actually the second largest city in Scotland, is the capital city. It is on the eastern side of the country not far from the Firth of Forth (the forth being a river and firth is an estuary). It meets the North Sea with Fife on the north coast and Lothian on the south. A moniker for Edinburgh is “The Auld Reekie” which means “Old Smokey“ (from the days when black smoke draped the city in a gray fog).
National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh

The Museum of Scotland by Wojtek Gurak
Beach, Edinburgh

Portobello Beach from Seafield, Edinburgh, April 2014 by alljengi
Historic Center, Edinburgh

Victoria Street, Edinburgh by Raphaël Chekroun
Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh by lambda_X
Day trip to Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park

At the 'Rest and be Thankful' mountain stop by Beth
Day trip to Rosslyn Chapel

Rosslyn Chapel. Scotland by Paul Kelly 2012
Royal Mile, Edinburgh

The Royal Mile - iPhone by Jim Nix
Charlotte Square, Edinburgh

Charlotte_Square,_Edinburgh_-_geograph.org.uk_-_149926 by Context Travel
Mary King's Close, Edinburgh

Mary King's Close by Christopher Thompson
Edinburgh Castle

Weekendje Edinburgh by Lodewijk Borsboom
Day trip to Scott's View

Scott's View by John Mason
Day trip to The Pleasance

edzell castle walled garden by stu smith
Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh

Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh by graham chandler
Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh

Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh by Steffen Zahn
Holyrood Abbey, Edinburgh

Holyrood Abbey by zoe toseland
Camera Obscura, Edinburgh

camera obscura by Travel Stock Photos
Day trip to Tantallon Castle

Tantallon Castle by Malcolm Manners
Day trip to Tweed Valley

Tweed Valley at Cardrona by Steve Talas

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Culture Night life Historic Food Beaches 2 nights

Edinburgh, although not the largest, actually the second largest city in Scotland, is the capital city. It is on the eastern side of the country not far from the Firth of Forth (the forth being a river and firth is an estuary). It meets the North Sea with Fife on the north coast and Lothian on the south. A moniker for Edinburgh is “The Auld Reekie” which means “Old Smokey“ (from the days when black smoke draped the city in a gray fog).

Edinburgh is an exciting city that gives the traveler the opportunity to fill the days with culture, history and entertainment.

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Top rated attractions in Edinburgh, United Kingdom from TripAdvisor

Things to do in and around Inverness

Inverness, United Kingdom

River Ness - Inverness by Paul Kentish

Inverness, meaning "Mouth of the River Ness" is the capital of the Scottish Highlands. The river Ness which flows from Loch Ness into the Beauly Firth divides this city. The city is the largest in the area and is dominated by the 19th century red-stone Inverness Castle (listed as a Category A building) which was built on the site of an older castle. Immortalized by Shakespeare’s Macbeth, Inverness was a fortress but served as a government building in the last few decades. However, the castle is closed due to renovations and hopefully the castle will reopen to the public sometime in 2025.
Historic Center, Inverness

Inverness by garzhia
Inverness Cathedral

St Andrew's Cathedral in Inverness Scotland by Dave Conner
Inverness Museum and Art Gallery

Oxford, Oxfordshire by Oxfordshire Churches
Day trip to Loch Ness

Loch Ness - Urquhart Castle Scotland by Dave Conner
Day trip to Urquhart Castle

Urquhart Castle by Bert Kaufmann
Day trip to Glenfiddich Distillery

P1110975.JPG by Elizabeth Oliver
Day trip to Eilan Donan Castle

Eilan Donan castle by chrisalbi
Day trip to Cairngorm Panorama

Lochan by Barney Moss
Day trip to Corrieshalloch Gorge

Corrieshalloch Gorge by Adrian Fagg

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Inverness

United Kingdom, Scotland region

Active Nature Small towns Culture 2 nights

Inverness, meaning "Mouth of the River Ness" is the capital of the Scottish Highlands. The river Ness which flows from Loch Ness into the Beauly Firth divides this city. The city is the largest in the area and is dominated by the 19th century red-stone Inverness Castle (listed as a Category A building) which was built on the site of an older castle. Immortalized by Shakespeare’s Macbeth, Inverness was a fortress but served as a government building in the last few decades. However, the castle is closed due to renovations and hopefully the castle will reopen to the public sometime in 2025.

Once coveted for its strategic locale, Scotland's northernmost city is a booming economic and cultural hub, full of Highland charm.

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Things to do in and around Fort William

Fort William, United Kingdom

FORT WILLIAM SCOTLAND SEP 2013 by calflier001

A major tourist center, Fort William is one of the largest towns in Scotland's Highlands. Glen Coe is just to the south, Aonach Mor to the east and Glenfinnan to the west, on the Road to the Isles. Fort William, as its name suggests, was an army fort built by the English forces on the banks of Loch Linnhe, reason being that they could control the local Scottish clans. The town is boasts to have the highest mountain in the UK, Ben Nevis 1,345 meters, making it very popular resort for many year-round activities. In the winter the town is a center for ski and snow activities on the slopes of Ben Nevis and in the summer the same slopes become biking and hiking trails.
Historic Center, Fort William

Fort William 33 by mariejirousek
West Highland Museum, Fort William

West Highland Museum, Fort William, Scotland by ozimanndias8
Neptune's Staircase, Fort William

Neptune's Staircase 2 by Son of Groucho
Day trip to Loch Ness

Loch Ness - Urquhart Castle Scotland by Dave Conner
Day trip to Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park

At the 'Rest and be Thankful' mountain stop by Beth
Day trip to Sanna Beach

Sanna Sands Pen Wash by Donald Campbell
Day trip to Glen Coe

Glen Coe by Rifca Peters
Day trip to Urquhart Castle

Urquhart Castle by Bert Kaufmann
Day trip to Ardnamurchan Peninsula

ArdnamurchanLighthouse by Conor Lawless

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Fort William

United Kingdom, Scotland region

Nature Active Small towns 2 nights

A major tourist center, Fort William is one of the largest towns in Scotland's Highlands. Glen Coe is just to the south, Aonach Mor to the east and Glenfinnan to the west, on the Road to the Isles. Fort William, as its name suggests, was an army fort built by the English forces on the banks of Loch Linnhe, reason being that they could control the local Scottish clans. The town is boasts to have the highest mountain in the UK, Ben Nevis 1,345 meters, making it very popular resort for many year-round activities. In the winter the town is a center for ski and snow activities on the slopes of Ben Nevis and in the summer the same slopes become biking and hiking trails.

One of the largest towns in Scotland's Highlands, this busy town boasts museums, warm locals, and access to stunning nature.

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Things to do in and around Windermere

Windermere, United Kingdom

Lake District National Park Lake Windermere near town Ambleside, county Cumbria, North England. 2 December 2012 by rockabilly_girl

Bowness-on-Windermere is a town in South Lakeland, Cumbria, England. Due to its position on the banks of Windermere, the town has become a tourist honeypot. Although their mutual growth has caused them to become one large settlement, the town is distinct from the town of Windermere as the two still have distinguishable town centres. Historically part of Westmorland, in 2012, Bowness was one of the official stop off points for the Olympic torch before it made its way to the Olympic Games opening ceremony
Historic Center, Windermere

Windermere ... by bazzadarambler
The World of Beatrix Potter, Windermere

Kendal_2009-10-06_0058.JPG by David Avoura King
Day trip to Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle

The Bowes Museum, Art Gallery Barnard Castle Teesdale County Durham North East by iknow-uk
Day trip to Lake District National Park

Yellow Gorge, Overlooking Bassenthwaite Lake by @sage_solar
Day trip to Yorkshire Dales National Park

Dales HDR (Explored) by Steven Feather
Day trip to Muncaster Castle

Muncaster Castle by Nigel Judson
Day trip to Ullswater Lake

Lake Ullswater Cumbria. by Ambersky235
Day trip to Derwentwater

Derwentwater by Chris Chapman

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Windermere

United Kingdom, The Lake District region

Nature Active Small towns Food 2 nights

Bowness-on-Windermere is a town in South Lakeland, Cumbria, England. Due to its position on the banks of Windermere, the town has become a tourist honeypot. Although their mutual growth has caused them to become one large settlement, the town is distinct from the town of Windermere as the two still have distinguishable town centres. Historically part of Westmorland, in 2012, Bowness was one of the official stop off points for the Olympic torch before it made its way to the Olympic Games opening ceremony

Named for the largest lake in the area, this Cumbrian town is the perfect base for exploring England's breathtaking Lake District.

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Things to do in and around Chester

Chester, United Kingdom

Chester by Smabs Sputzer

Chester is a city in Cheshire, England. Lying on the River Dee. Chester has a number of medieval buildings, but some of the black-and-white buildings within the city centre are actually Victorian restorations. Chester is one of the best preserved walled cities in Britain. Apart from a 100-metre (330 ft) section, the listed Grade I walls are almost complete. The major museum in Chester is the Grosvenor Museum which includes a collection of Roman tombstones and an art gallery
Historic Center, Chester

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Chester Rows

Chester Rows by Robert Cutts
Roman Gardens, Chester

Roman Garden by Scuddr
Roman Amphitheater, Chester

Wales and the Marches May 2011 130 by Katharine Hunter
Day trip to Erddig Hall

Erddig Hall by Jean Mottershead
Day trip to Bodnant Garden

Bodnant House by Welshdan
Eastgate Clock, Chester

Wales and the Marches May 2011 102 by Katharine Hunter
City Walls, Chester

Chester 2006: Onto the wall by Dan Foy
Chester Zoo

Chester Zoo by Ashley Kingston
Chester Cathedral

Chester Cathedral 1 by Phil Parsons
Day trip to Bodelwyddan Castle

Bodelwyddan Castle by Jean Mottershead
Day trip to River Dee

River Dee by Catherine Singleton
Day trip to Valle Crucis Abbey

21 valle crucis abbey llangollen by Vertigogen
Day trip to Biddulph Grange

Biddulph Grange, Stoke on Trent by Charlotte Powell
Day trip to Dovedale

Dovedale in the Peak District by Myrddin the Wicca Man
Day trip to Peak District National Park

In the valley by highlights6

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Chester

United Kingdom, North West region

Historic 3 nights

Chester is a city in Cheshire, England. Lying on the River Dee. Chester has a number of medieval buildings, but some of the black-and-white buildings within the city centre are actually Victorian restorations. Chester is one of the best preserved walled cities in Britain. Apart from a 100-metre (330 ft) section, the listed Grade I walls are almost complete. The major museum in Chester is the Grosvenor Museum which includes a collection of Roman tombstones and an art gallery

Evidence of Roman and Saxon history are still visible throughout the city, while its medieval atmosphere id delightfully predominant.

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Things to do in and around York

York, United Kingdom

York by Adam Tibballs

York local is a walled city at the confluence of the Rivers Ouse and Foss in North Yorkshire, England. The city offers a wealth of historic attractions, of which York Minster is the most prominent, and a variety of cultural and sporting activities. York Minster, the largest Gothic cathedral in Northern Europe, dominates the city. York Castle, a complex of buildings ranging from the medieval Clifford's Tower to the 20th century entrance to the York Castle Museum (formerly a prison) has had a chequered history. York's centre is enclosed by the city's medieval walls, which are a popular walk. These defences are the most complete in England.
York Minster

York Minster. Early morning, autumn by John Robinson
Historic Center, York

York-England by PnP!
City Walls, York

York Minster from the city wall by Charles D P Miller
National Railway Museum, York

737 by Hugh Llewelyn
Day trip to Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle

The Bowes Museum, Art Gallery Barnard Castle Teesdale County Durham North East by iknow-uk
Day trip to The Forbidden Corner

An eye in the garden wall by Beth
Shambles, York

Shambles by John Robinson
Jorvik Viking Center, York

No queue at the Jorvik Viking Centre by RachelH_
Fairfax House, York

Fairfax House, Castlegate, York by dun_deagh
York Cold War Bunker

York Cold War Bunker by Dario Sušanj (VelikaBritanija.net)
Day trip to Yorkshire Dales National Park

Dales HDR (Explored) by Steven Feather
Day trip to Fountains Abbey

Fountains Abbey 066 by Pat Neary
Castle Museum, York

2013 04 03 York Museum-57 by Keith Laverack
Merchant Adventurers' Hall, York

Merchant Adventurers' Hall, York by alh1
Day trip to Studley Royal Water Garden

Studley Royal Water Garden and Fountains Abbey by Steve Silverman
Day trip to Harewood House

Harewood House by Philip Morris

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York

United Kingdom, Yorkshire and the Humber region

Historic Night life Culture Food 2 nights

York local is a walled city at the confluence of the Rivers Ouse and Foss in North Yorkshire, England. The city offers a wealth of historic attractions, of which York Minster is the most prominent, and a variety of cultural and sporting activities. York Minster, the largest Gothic cathedral in Northern Europe, dominates the city. York Castle, a complex of buildings ranging from the medieval Clifford's Tower to the 20th century entrance to the York Castle Museum (formerly a prison) has had a chequered history. York's centre is enclosed by the city's medieval walls, which are a popular walk. These defences are the most complete in England.

This marvelous walled city offers a wealth of history at every turn, with a beautiful cityscape laid out around its two rivers.

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Top rated attractions in York, United Kingdom from TripAdvisor

Things to do in and around Edinburgh

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Stormy Calton Hill, Edinburgh (Remixed) by Andy Smith

Edinburgh, although not the largest, actually the second largest city in Scotland, is the capital city. It is on the eastern side of the country not far from the Firth of Forth (the forth being a river and firth is an estuary). It meets the North Sea with Fife on the north coast and Lothian on the south. A moniker for Edinburgh is “The Auld Reekie” which means “Old Smokey“ (from the days when black smoke draped the city in a gray fog).
National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh

The Museum of Scotland by Wojtek Gurak
Beach, Edinburgh

Portobello Beach from Seafield, Edinburgh, April 2014 by alljengi
Historic Center, Edinburgh

Victoria Street, Edinburgh by Raphaël Chekroun
Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh by lambda_X
Day trip to Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park

At the 'Rest and be Thankful' mountain stop by Beth
Day trip to Rosslyn Chapel

Rosslyn Chapel. Scotland by Paul Kelly 2012
Royal Mile, Edinburgh

The Royal Mile - iPhone by Jim Nix
Charlotte Square, Edinburgh

Charlotte_Square,_Edinburgh_-_geograph.org.uk_-_149926 by Context Travel
Mary King's Close, Edinburgh

Mary King's Close by Christopher Thompson
Edinburgh Castle

Weekendje Edinburgh by Lodewijk Borsboom
Day trip to Scott's View

Scott's View by John Mason
Day trip to The Pleasance

edzell castle walled garden by stu smith

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Edinburgh

United Kingdom, Scotland region

Culture Night life Historic Food Beaches 1 night

Edinburgh, although not the largest, actually the second largest city in Scotland, is the capital city. It is on the eastern side of the country not far from the Firth of Forth (the forth being a river and firth is an estuary). It meets the North Sea with Fife on the north coast and Lothian on the south. A moniker for Edinburgh is “The Auld Reekie” which means “Old Smokey“ (from the days when black smoke draped the city in a gray fog).

Edinburgh is an exciting city that gives the traveler the opportunity to fill the days with culture, history and entertainment.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Top rated attractions in Edinburgh, United Kingdom from TripAdvisor

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