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Visitors flock to the cultural and historic heart of Scotland to enjoy the city’s atmosphere and its many landmarks, parks and gardens.

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

Famed for the panoramic views from its soaring clock tower, this ancient religious landmark is also home to a series of striking medieval graves. 

One of London’s largest parks was once a royal hunting ground and is now a popular place to enjoy pretty flower displays, live music and superb city views.

From its architecture to its industry and sporting events, this is a city of fascinating contrasts just an hour by train from London. 

Part of a 16th-century estate with ties to the English Civil War, this park has a range of grasslands, meadows and gardens straddling the River Thames.

Visit this cathedral to learn about the history behind London’s most iconic church and its Baroque dome that overlooks the city.

Wander between campus buildings and architectural landmarks, visit museums, catch a theater show and admire outdoor art displays at this city center university. 

Visit this ancient and beautiful cathedral to attend a service or just admire the wonderful architecture.

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

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.

From Big Ben, Nelson’s Column, to the Tower of London and Abbey Road, London has a story to tell behind every corner of this sprawling metropolis.

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

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

Explore the crumbling remains and towering gatehouse of this once mighty 14th-century castle, which was an integral part of the English Civil War. 

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

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

Walk the streets of this charming town and soak up its history, architecture and culture before heading out into the nearby countryside.

With an opulence worthy of the former monarchs buried inside, this 15th-century chapel is the go-to spot for royal ceremonies and weddings.

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

From its architecture to its industry and sporting events, this is a city of fascinating contrasts just an hour by train from London.