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'A land of Romance'
Nowhere in Britain can match the scenic beauty of the Scottish Highlands and islands, but there is so much more to Scotland than romantic visions of pipers on lonely hilltops:
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From the stunning mountain scenery of Snowdonia to magnificent medieval castles, ancient monuments on Anglesey to sacred St David's and wonderful coastal walks:
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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.
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The best of Scotland, from remote glens to popular tourist destinations
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Our family usually stays in a self-catering cottage so we can tour one area in-depth for a week or even two at a time.
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Our family has visited over 5,000 historic sites in Britain, from Cornwall to Caithness and Anglesey to Norfolk, from castles to picturesque villages - there's so much to see!
History of Britain - the full text of the 1912 book
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What makes England so ... English? From hedgerows to the history of tea, pastimes to traditional crafts.
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Our look at the lives of famous people in art, architecture, science, and literature.
The Black and White Villages Trail is a self-guided circular driving route through northern Herefordshire, taking in some of the most picturesque villages in the county plus the …
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Ragley Hall
Alcester, Warwickshire, England
The first house at Ragley dates to at least the 14th century, for in 1381 Richard granted a license to crenellate the hall to its owner. The current Ragley Hall is a superb 17th and 18th century stately home, designed by Robert Hooke for the Earl of Conway. The list of later architects to take a hand in the development of Ragley reads like a who's who of famous British designers. That list includes James Gibbs, Robert Adam, and James Wyatt. The Baroque Great Hall of Ragley is one of the finest examples of 18th century architecture in Britain. Much of the interior is rococo in style, with a notable collection of Chippendale furniture. The parkland surrounding the house was landscaped by Capability Brown in the 1750s.
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
Saddlescombe Farm - Saddlescombe, West Sussex, England
Mold, St Mary's Church - Mold, Clwyd, Wales
Stafford, St Mary's Church - Stafford, Staffordshire, England