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Once voted European Capital of Culture, this city features a historic Victorian port and a thriving music scene that produced one of Britain’s biggest bands.

Tour a fascinating collection of Scottish islands to marvel at dramatic landscapes, explore ancient historical sites and see memorable wildlife.

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.

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

Built in the Gothic style, this prestigious church is a popular pilgrimage destination and an important city landmark.

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

Housed in a lavish 18th-century hotel is an expansive collection of fine and decorative art based around the collection of a wealthy former resident of Bath.

For more than 2000 years people have travelled across Europe to relax in the hot springs of Bath.

Built in the Gothic style, this prestigious church is a popular pilgrimage destination and an important city landmark.

For more than 2000 years people have travelled across Europe to relax in the hot springs of Bath.

For more than 2000 years people have travelled across Europe to relax in the hot springs of Bath.

England’s second city is full of culture and top-quality shopping, with many miles of canals to charm the visitor.

Built in the Gothic style, this prestigious church is a popular pilgrimage destination and an important city landmark.

For more than 2000 years people have travelled across Europe to relax in the hot springs of Bath.

For more than 2000 years people have travelled across Europe to relax in the hot springs of Bath.

One of only a handful of shop-lined bridges in the world, this architectural marvel has quirky stores and great views.

For more than 2000 years people have travelled across Europe to relax in the hot springs of Bath.

For more than 2000 years people have travelled across Europe to relax in the hot springs of Bath.

Built in the Gothic style, this prestigious church is a popular pilgrimage destination and an important city landmark.

For more than 2000 years people have travelled across Europe to relax in the hot springs of Bath.

Explore this Georgian town house, now a museum furnished as it might have been over 200 years ago, and discover the lifestyle and interests of families in that period.

For more than 2000 years people have travelled across Europe to relax in the hot springs of Bath.

Built in the Gothic style, this prestigious church is a popular pilgrimage destination and an important city landmark.