A shopping street with British stores like Marks & Spencer, and Waterstones, plus global favorites like H&M and Apple, Princes Street also affords beautiful views of Edinburgh Castle and the ...

As the 19th century progressed, this view changed into a more general story about the “birth of American freedom” and the founding of the Union. But even this note could not be sustained ...

One of my favourite spots is the Willow Tearooms, which has a spectacular view of Edinburgh Castle. However, it is easily overlooked, so many tourists do not know about it. Another very peaceful ...

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This refers to the church’s most famous feature, the Rudston Monolith, which stands more than 25ft (7.6m) high in the parish churchyard and is said to be the tallest standing stone in the UK.