For over 20 years, the Britain Express family have toured England, Scotland, and Wales, visiting historic sites, taking thousands of photographs, and sharing our passion for Britain with the world. We love exploring the UK, and hope that whether you're a Brit or a tourist, you'll take every chance to discover British history and landscape for yourself, and enjoy the wonderful heritage that awaits in every corner of this wonderful country. Get inspired - Explore Britain's Heritage!
Most of our family travelling is done via stays in self catering cottages, where we can unwind and tour one area in-depth for a week or even 2 at a time.
History of Britain - the full text of the 1912 book
English
Culture
What makes England so ... English? From hedgerows to the history of tea, pastimes to traditional crafts.
British Biography
Our look at the lives of famous people in art, architecture, science, and literature.
Duns, Borders, Scotland
Manderston House is a sumptuous Edwardian mansion, the home of Lord and Lady Palmer. Life "upstairs" and "downstairs" are on display with rooms on view ranging from fabulous staterooms to the housekeeper's chambers. The elegant house was designed by Scottish architect John Kinross in the manner of Robert Adam, with ornate plasterwork ceilings and wall panels, urns, inlaid marble floors, columns, silk and velvet wall hangings, and curtains woven with gold or silver threads. One of the unique features of Manderston is a marvellous cantilevered marble staircase with silver-plated balustrade and brass top rail.
Butt of Lewis Lighthouse - Isle of Lewis, Scotland
Bridge over the Atlantic - Seil, Argyll
Achmore Stone Circle - Isle of Lewis, Scotland
Dun Eistean - Isle of Lewis, Scotland
Clach an Truiseil Standing Stone - Isle of Lewis, Scotland
Bessie Surtees House - Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England
Dallas Dhu Distillery - Forres, Grampian, Scotland
Craigmillar Castle - Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland