Tynemouth, England
Tyne North Pier (aka 'Tynemouth Pier) - a massive stone breakwater extending 810m from the foot of the Priory. Constructed 1854-1895.
A lighthouse was added in 1864, with the current one (part of the pier was rebuilt after a savage storm, and the lighthouse was replaced) constructed 1903-1908.EnglandTynemouthUKUnited Kingdomheritagelighthousepiertravel
Glasgow, Scotland
The Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre (SECC), opened 1985 . Known locally as 'The Armadillo'.
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Prague, Czech Republic
Karlův most ('Charles Bridge') across the Vltava. Named for King Charles IV, construction began in 1357.
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Cappadocia, Turkey
Houses carved in volcanic rock.
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Edinburgh, Scotland
St Anthony's Chapel, Holyrood Park. Thought to date from the 15thC, it was most likely built by the Knights Hospitallers of St Anthony of Leith - positioned so that they could see ships arriving in the Firth of Forth and welcome them with a light in the tower.
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Edinburgh, Scotland
The Grassmarket. As one of Edinburgh's main markets for horse and cattle from 1477 to 1911, the name is thought to derive from the livestock grazing in pens beyond its western end.
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Edinburgh, Scotland
Statue of Greyfriars Bobby, corner of Candlemaker Row and George IV Bridge. A Skye Terrier known for spending 14 years guarding the grave of his owner, until he died himself on 14 January 1872.
The statue was created by William Brodie in 1872, commissioned by Baroness Burdett-Coutts. Unveiled 15 November 1873.
The monument itself was originally built as a drinking fountain (with an upper fountain for humans, a lower fountain for dogs); the water supply was cut off in 1975 (health scares), and the basins filled with concrete.Candlemaker RowEdinburghGeorge IV BridgeGreat BritainScotlandUKUnited KingdomWilliam Brodiedrinking fountainheritagestatuestocktravel
Edinburgh, Scotland
Rail bridge over Croft-an-Righ.
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Edinburgh, Scotland
Sugarhouse Close, Canongate. Named for the sugar refineries which began on this site in 1752, which became home to the Holyrood brewing industry in 1868.
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Edinburgh, Scotland
High St tenements, above Bailey Fyfe's Close.
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Dean Gallery, Edinburgh
The Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art's 'Modern Two’ building (formerly the Dean Gallery), Belford Rd. Showcasing temporary exhibitions as well as a few permanent displays (notably several of Eduard Paolozzi’s sculptures).
Opened 1960 in Inverleith House (Royal Botanic Gardens), it moved to its present location in 1980.EdinburghGreat BritainScotlandThomas HamiltonUKUnited Kingdomclockgalleryheritageorphanagestreetlighttravel
Edinburgh, Scotland
Site of James Spittal's warehouse for his shop 'The Gilded Balloon', sadly destroyed by fire on 7 December 2002. Designed by architect Thomas Hamilton, constructed 1823.
The warehouse was later used as J and R Allan's department store, and as an Edinburgh Festival venue from 1986-2002.CowgateEdinburghGreat BritainScotlandThomas HamiltonUKUnited Kingdomconstructiondemolisheddestroyedfireheritageshoppingtraffic lightstravelwarehouse
Holyrood Park, Edinburgh
Dunsapie Loch, Holyrood Park. Created for Prince Albert in 1844, it's fed with water from Alnwickhill in the south of the city.
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Holyrood Park, Edinburgh, Scotland
Queen's Drive, a beautiful 3km stretch of road which encircles Holyrood Park.
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Edinburgh, Scotland
Our Dynamic Earth, Holyrood Gait. Opened 1999 as one of the first major projects supported by the Millennium Commission.
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Edinburgh, Scotland
Cancer Research UK Race for Life.
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Edinburgh, Scotland
Royal Botanic Garden, Inverleith Row. Established 1670 (in Holyrood Park), moved to its present location in 1820.
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Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh Marathon.
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Inverleith Park, Edinburgh
Enjoying the Tree Festival.
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Edinburgh, Scotland
Canongate, Royal Mile. Dunbar's Close on left (just past the Christmas Shop).
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Portobello, Edinburgh, Scotland
The Portobello Promenade, created alongside the beach in 1876.
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Calton Rd, Edinburgh
Calton Road, at the foot of the hill of the same name.
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Edinburgh, Scotland
Walking Home.
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Edinburgh, Scotland
Royal Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
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Edinburgh, Scotland
The Edinburgh International Festival, established 1947. Superb.
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Edinburgh, Scotland
The Edinburgh International Festival, established 1947. Superb.
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