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The Royal Mile
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
The historic street running from the castle to Holyrood Palace, lined with closes, shops and pubs.
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United Kingdom
Four nations in one small island group: royal London, Scottish Highlands, Welsh mountains, Northern Irish coast, and a castle or cathedral round almost every corner.
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- Capital
- London
- Languages
- English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
- Currency
- Pound sterling (GBP)
- Best time to go
- May to September for the longest days and best hiking; April and October are quieter, and the Highlands midges are worst in summer.
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- Museum 15
- Church, mosque or temple 12
- Neighbourhood 12
- Other 8
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- Bridge 7
- Viewpoint 7
- Ruins 6
- Market 5
- Palace 5
- National park 5
- Garden 4
- Art gallery 4
- Lake 4
- Monument 2
- Entertainment 2
- Beach 2
- Scenic route 2
- Waterfall 2
- Island 1
- Stadium 1
- Theme park 1
- River or canal 1
- Spa and wellness 1
- Festival or event 1
- Square 1
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Royal Albert Dock
Liverpool, United Kingdom
A restored Victorian dock complex of galleries, museums, cafes and bars on the waterfront.
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The Shambles
York, United Kingdom
A narrow medieval street of overhanging timber buildings, once the butchers' quarter.
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Cathedral Quarter
Belfast, United Kingdom
The city's creative district of historic pubs, street art and live music.
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Covent Garden
London, United Kingdom
A lively piazza of street performers, shops and theatres in the heart of the West End.
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Grassmarket and Victoria Street
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
A lively old square and a curved, colourful street of independent shops below the castle.
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Dean Village
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
A tucked-away former milling village in a river gorge, a short walk from Princes Street.
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Bourton-on-the-Water
United Kingdom
A pretty Cotswold village with low stone bridges across the River Windrush.
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Cardiff Bay and Wales Millennium Centre
Cardiff, United Kingdom
A regenerated waterfront with arts venues, cafes and the Senedd building.
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Castle Combe
United Kingdom
A very pretty Wiltshire village of stone cottages and a stream.
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Glasgow West End and Byres Road
Glasgow, United Kingdom
A leafy student-friendly district of cafes, vintage shops and music venues around Byres Road.
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Merchant City
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Glasgow's elegant old trading district with Georgian streets, bars and street art.
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