Traquair, Scotland
The Bear Gates of Traquair
The main gates have been locked since 1745 and will remain so until the Stuart Dynasty returns to the throne.
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Traquair, Scotland
The main gates have been locked since 1745 and will remain so until the Stuart Dynasty returns to the throne.
Ayr, Scotland
This observatory within Europe's first dark sky park offers stunning views of the night sky.
Wigtown, Scotland
This seaside Scottish holiday rental lets you live out your bookselling dreams.
Melrose, Scotland
This picturesque view of the Scottish Borders was beloved by Sir Walter Scott.
Port Erin, Isle of Man
A 150-year-old steam locomotive crosses the southern half of the island daily.
Les Vauxbelets, Guernsey
An intricately decorated tiny place of worship.
Sark, Guernsey
The first island in the world designated a light-pollution-free astronomical observation point.
Bamburgh, England
The medieval-looking hammer beam teak roof may be a Victorian vanity, but it's still absolutely magnificent.
Alnwick, England
This iconic 1,000-year-old medieval castle is a favorite of the film industry, most notably as the location for Hogwarts in Harry Potter.
Alnwick, England
This giant wooden treehouse within a sprawling garden has its own eatery.
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
A famous pilgrimage site that remains hidden in the midst of a city.
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
This gorgeous space is England's largest independent library outside of London.
Sunderland, England
One of England's oldest stone churches and the birthplace of the "father of English history."
Seaham, England
For decades, a bottle factory dumped their waste into these waters—now it's considered the best sea glass beach in England.
Durham, England
This library dates back to the late 17th century and was one of the first public lending libraries in England.
Durham, England
Take afternoon tea in a 17th-century almshouse.
Forest-in-Teesdale, England
These remarkable cascades are the jewels of Upper Tees.
Seascale, England
The highest peak in all of England is plagued by dangerously fickle climate shifts.
Bowness-on-Windermere, England
This 17th-century pub once had a hole in its wall so the neighboring blacksmith could easily access beer.
Richmond, England
At 1,732 feet above sea level, this spectacularly isolated yet surprisingly bustling bar is the highest pub in Britain.
Darlington, England
The world's oldest railway bridge in continuous use.
Middlesbrough, England
Built in 1911, the Tees Transporter Bridge is one of only six transporter bridges still in operation.
Goathland, England
Harry Potter’s Hogsmeade Station is also a charming blast from the past situated in North Yorkshire.
Hawes, England
A steep and winding road in the Yorkshire Dales passes by these deep natural potholes.