The ancient English capital is steeped in history and oh so very pretty, boasting quaint, charming buildings, lots to do and oodles of great food.
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London: The Ginstitute
The Ginstitute experience at The Portobello Star in Notting Hill is a three-hour workshop all about gin: an hour-long history lesson and a gin making tutorial.
Dyffryn Gardens in Summer
The wild flowers and the restored Italian gardens were especially lovely as I paid my annual visit to this stately home and gardens in the Vale of Glamorgan.
London: Sunken Cities at the British Museum
This 2016 blockbuster exhibition featured a spectacular display of ancient Egyptian artefacts recovered from the Mediterranean Sea.
Inchcolm Island
This small, idyllic island in the middle of the Firth of Forth is home to a medieval abbey, tunnels from the First World War, and lots and lots of seagulls.
Rosslyn Chapel
Featuring intricate stone carvings and mysterious symbols, this medieval chapel, which was made famous by The Da Vinci Code, makes for a fascinating day trip from Edinburgh.
Edinburgh: Arthur’s Seat
Beside Holyrood Palace in the centre of Edinburgh, you'll find Arthur's Seat, an extinct volcano that makes for a great hike and offers superb views of the city.
Edinburgh: Holyrood Palace and Abbey
One of the royal family's two residences in Scotland, Holyrood is situated in the centre of Edinburgh at the bottom of the Royal Mile.
Edinburgh Castle
Perched high atop one of Edinburgh's two dormant volcanoes, Edinburgh Castle is an impressive fortification that dominates the surrounding landscape.
Edinburgh
Home to two dormant volcanoes, Edinburgh is a hilly, delightful city steeped in history. Its narrow medieval alleyways and beautiful grey stone buildings have a mystical, enchanting charm.
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