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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:
'Castles, Coast, and Scenic Splendour'
From the stunning mountain scenery of Snowdonia to magnificent medieval castles, ancient monuments on Anglesey to sacred St David's and wonderful coastal walks:
A Passion for British Heritage
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.
Holiday cottages at thousands of popular locations throughout England
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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 2 at a time.
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Our family has visited over 5000 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
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.
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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
Thorney Abbey - 11th c abbey survives as the parish church
Peckover House - Georgian town house with superb walled gardens
Wisbech church - 12th c church with unusual double nave
Walsoken church - Early English church with a superb Seven Sacrament font
Cawl Recipe - Traditional Welsh recipe
Historic Buildings in Cambridgeshire - a gazetteer of historic properties
Flag Fen - a Bronze Age ritual causeway in the Fens
Isleham Priory Church - simple Romanesque church dating to 1090
Walesby, the Rambler's Church - historic church on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds
Marton Church - a Saxon building with a pre-Conquest cross built into the tower
Gainsborough Old Hall - a lovely 15th c manor house
Heckington church - 14th c church with superb Decorated Gothic sepulchre
Castle Acre Castle - Norman castle and earthwork defenses
Castle Acre Priory - 11th century Cluniac abbey remains
Sandringham - the Norfolk country retreat of the royal family
Peterborough Cathedral - a superb 13th and 14th c cathedral
Bolingbroke Castle - birthplace of Henry IV
Belton House - superb Restoration manor and gardens
Burghley House - a grand Elizabethan manor built by William Cecil.