Chris McIlreavy's Images

Belfast; High Street; Ireland; Irish; city; Albert Tower; streetscape

Belfast High Street looking towards the Albert Tower

Bushmills; Northern Ireland; Northern Ireland; county Antrim; village; clock tower; bell tower; streetscape

Bushmills village centre, this small village in County Antrim is home to the Bushmills Whiskey distillery and is a convenient base for touring the nearby Causeway Coast.

Victoria Square, Shopping Centre, Belfast, shopping, mall, shops, retail, modern, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Irish, city, Ulster

Victoria Square Shopping Centre in Belfast is one of many modern developments now appearing in the city.

Victoria Square, Shopping Centre, Belfast, shopping, mall, shops, retail, modern, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Irish, city, Ulster

Victoria Square Shopping Centre in Belfast is one of many modern developments now transforming the city centre.

Replica; recreation; Replica of the Titanic's Grand Staircase, Titanic, Titanic Belfast, staircase, stairs, stairway, steps, Northern Ireland, Ulster

Replica of the Titanic's Grand Staircase in one of the function rooms of the Titanic Belfast building.

Bushmills; Northern Ireland; county Antrim; village; shops; streetscape

Bushmills village centre, this small village in County Antrim is home to the Bushmills Whiskey distillery and is a convenient base for touring the nearby Causeway Coast.

Ballymoney, County Antrim, old church, churchyard, church, ruin, tower, St Patrick's, graveyard, tombstones, gravestones, Ireland; Northern Ireland

The old Church of Ireland parish Church of St Patrick's in Ballymoney, County Antrim. This burial ground is the site of the ruins of the old parish church which was completed in 1637. The graveyard holds over 400 headstones, the oldest dating to 1610.

Carrick-a-Rede; Rope Bridge; Causeway coast; Ireland; Irish; coast; coastal; county Antrim; Carrick; island; cliffs; cliff; sea; shore; cave; dramatic; precipitous

Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge on the North Antrim coast. Carrick island was used by local fishermen for several hundred years and they installed a precarious rope bridge 30 metres above the waves. Eventually crossing the bridge became an adventurous outing for day trippers and tourists concequently the rope bridge has been upgraded to a sturdier construction than it once was.

Carrick-a-Rede; Rope Bridge; Causeway coast; Ireland; Irish; coast; coastal; county Antrim; Carrick; island;

Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge on the North Antrim coast. Carrick island was used by local fishermen for several hundred years and they installed a precarious rope bridge 30 metres above the waves. Eventually crossing the bridge became an adventurous outing for day trippers and tourists concequently the rope bridge has been upgraded to a sturdier construction than it once was.

Carrick-a-Rede; Rope Bridge; Causeway coast; Ireland; Irish; coast; coastal; county Antrim; sea; Carrick; island

Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge on the North Antrim coast. Carrick island was used by local fishermen for several hundred years and they installed a precarious rope bridge 30 metres above the waves. Eventually crossing the bridge became an adventurous outing for day trippers and tourists concequently the rope bridge has been upgraded to a sturdier construction than it once was.

Carrick-a-Rede, rope bridge; Carrick Island, Ireland; Causeway coast; Ireland; Irish; Northern Ireland; coast; county Antrim

Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge on the North Antrim coast. Carrick island was used by local fishermen for several hundred years and they installed a precarious rope bridge 30 metres above the waves. Eventually crossing the bridge became an adventurous outing for day trippers and tourists concequently the rope bridge has been upgraded to a sturdier construction than it once was.

Antrim; Ballintoy; Causeway coast; Ireland; Irish; Northern Ireland; county Antrim; sea; seascape; harbour, harbour; dawn; calm; tranquil; tranquillity; peaceful

Ballintoy Harbour at Dawn. Ballintoy is a small fishing village on the North Antrim coast between the Giants Causeway and Ballycastle.

Sunrise, Rathlin, Island, Northern Ireland, Irish coast, Ballintoy, County Antrim, Causeway Coast, Moyle, Antrim Coast, sunrise, sea, ocean, dawn, harbour, harbor

Sunrise at Ballintoy Harbour on the North Irish coast near Bushmills and the Giant's Causeway

Causeway; Causeway coast; Giant's Causeway; Ireland; Irish; coastal; county Antrim

Giant's Causeway on the North Antrim coast of Northern Ireland

Titanic; Belfast; Titanica; sculpture; statue; Ireland; Irish; city

Titanica by the Irish sculptor Rowan Gillespie stands at the entrance to the Titanic Belfast building.

Titanic Belfast, building, Titanic, Belfast, Northern Ireland. Visitor experience, Irish, tourism, public funding, modern, architecture

The Titanic Belfast building is clad in reflective aluminium panels and is located 100 yards from the point where where Titanic's hull was constructed and launched. The building houses the Titanic Experience visitor attraction telling the story of industrial Belfast and the construction of RMS Titanic, Also inside are function rooms, cafés and a shop.

Berwickshire; Scotland; Scottish Coast; St Abbs; coast; coastal

Starney Bay, St. Abbs village and Coldingham Bay from White Heugh just one of a series of dramatic clifftop views to be found on the Berwickshire Coastal Path north of Coldingham and Eyemouth.

County Durham; Easington; Seaham; Seaham coast; coastline; shoreline; Blast Beach; beach

On County Durham's Heritage Coast. Looking north along Blast Beach near Seaham. the distant headland is Noses Point. The name Blast may come from the fact that in the past clinker waste was dumped on the beach from an iron works that once existed locally. Ships also emptied their ballast here before taking on their cargoes of iron and coal at Seaham Harbour. The dark sand derives from the local coal that was mined nearby for many years.

Tantallon; Tantallon Castle; Bass Rock; Seacliff; Auldhame; Scottish , Coast, East Lothian, cliffs, cliff, castle, sea, rocky, shore, bay; Scotland

antallon Castle and Bass Rock from the rocky shoreline near Seacliff. This stretch of coastline lies between Dunbar and North Berwick

Whitby; east pier; pier; harbour; coast; coastal; sea; North Yorkshire; lighthouse

Whitby, North Yorkshire a view of the East Pier and lighthouse

Coast; Northumberland; Tyne and Wear; Tynemouth; Whitley Bay; coastal; St Mary's Lighthouse; St Mary's Island, Bait Island; Cullercoats

St Mary's Lighthouse on Bait Island (also known as St Mary's Island) near Cullercoats.

Eyemouth, Disaster Memorial, St Abbs, Berwick shire, fishing tragedy, monument, Berwick shire Coastal Path, Berwick shire Coastal Trail, Coldingham

A memorial at St Abbs to 189 fishermen who lost their lives on in a storm on 14th October 1881. Known as the Eyemouth Disaster as most of the victims were from the local Eyemouth area which includes St Abbs and Coldingham. The monument depicts women and children looking out to sea.

Castle; Coast; Craster; Dunstanburgh; England; Northumberland; UK; coastal; sea; shore; shoreline

The Northumberland coast near the fishing village of Craster, looking north towards the ruins of Dunstanburgh castle.

Spain; Valencia; city; traditional; cultural, Spanish; Fallas; Falles; mantilla, lace; sash. girl. female, woman

Valencian girl in traditional costume. The decorated sash is particular to the Fallas a local Valencian festival held every March. The lace head piece is a mantilla typically worn for religious occasions and special events such as was the case here.

Oceanografic , Oceanographic, City of Arts and Sciences, Valencia, aquarium, modern, Spain, architecture , entrance,

The Oceanogràfic centre in the City of Arts and Sciences is the largest aquarium in Europe.

Spain; Valencia; city; Basílica de la Virgen de los Desamparados; Plaza de l'Almoina, Basilica, church

Basílica de la Virgen de los Desamparados viewed from Plaza de l'Almoina - Valencia

Spain; Valencia; city, busker, violinist, fiddler, street musician, musician, performer, man, playing, violin, fiddle

A Street Musician in Valencia's cathedral district.

Fallera, Fallas, Falles, Falleras, Spanish, girl, woman, Valencia, Fallera Mayor, Fallera Mayores, festival, traditional, dress, costume, falla, pretty, woman, girl, female, city, Spain, Spanish, culture, cultural

Valencian girl in Fallera costume. In Valencia, Spain local girls are selected as Fallera Mayores to preside over the Fallas celebrations. The Fallas is a colourful and lively traditional festival held during March each year in Valencia.

Central, Market, Mercado Central, Valencia, indoor, market, retail, shopping, Spain, Spanish, food, fruit, ham, hams, meat, butcher, butchers, stall, selling, buying, shopping

Central Market (Mercado Central), Valencia this large and long established indoor market sells a wide range of foods as well as some tourist souvenirs.

Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia, Queen Sofía, Palace of the Arts, city of arts and science, city of art and science, city of arts and sciences, modern, architecture, modernist, Spain

Queen Sofía Palace of the Arts in Valencia's City of Arts and Science designed by architect Santiago Calatrava. The building contains three main performance spaces a main auditorium for 1500 people a 400 seat theatre and and an additional 400 seat concert venue.

Spain; Valencia; city; dark; evening; night, Turia, Fountain, Plaza de la Virgen

The Turia Fountain in the Plaza de la Virgen. The fountain represents the Turia river surrounded by its tributaries.

Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia, Queen Sofía, Palace of the Arts, city of arts and science city of art and science, city of arts and sciences, modern, architecture, modernist, Spain, futuristic, design, roof, Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències

Detail of the futuristic Queen Sofía Palace of the Arts in Valencia's City of Arts and Science designed by architect Santiago Calatrava. The building contains three main performance spaces a main auditorium for 1500 people a 400 seat theatre and and an additional 400 seat concert venue.

Renault, Twizy, electric, Police, car, Valencia, vehicle, patrol, car, automobile, green, conservation, energy, efficient, non polluting, nobody, parked, battery, powered; city

Renault Twizy is a compact two-seater 100% electric vehicle. This example seen in Spain is used by the Valencia Police Department

Renault, Twizy, electric, Police, car, Valencia, vehicle, patrol, car, automobile, green, conservation, energy, efficient, non polluting, nobody, parked, battery, powered; city

Renault Twizy is a compact two-seater 100% electric vehicle. This example seen in Spain is used by the Valencia Police Department

Spain; Valencia; city; Torres de Serranos, castle, Valencian, flag, Serrano Tower, city gate, fortification

Part of the battlements of the 14th century Torres de Serranos one of the two remaining gates to the Spanish city of Valencia.

Spain; Valencia; city; L'Hemisfèric; City of the Arts and Sciences; Imax Cinema, Planetarium, Laserium; modern; contemporary; architecture

L'Hemisfèric — an Imax Cinema, Planetarium and Laserium located within Valencia's City of Arts and Sciences complex.

Spain; Valencia; city, The City of Arts and Sciences, River Turia, Turia Park, L'Hemisfèric, El Museu de les Ciències , Agora, Science Museum, contemporary, modern, futuristic, architecture

The City of Arts and Sciences is situated in a section of the former riverbed of the river Turia. The river was diverted from the centre to the outskirts of city and the old riverbed was turned into a park running for miles through the centre of Valencia. The City of Arts and Sciences is a cultural and educational and entertainment complex including El Palau de les Arts an opera house and theatre, L'Hemisfèric - an Imax Cinema, Planetarium and Laserium, El Museu de les Ciències - Science Museum, The Agora Sports and entertainment centre and Oceanogràfic - aquariums and sea life centre . The main structures in view in this photograph are (left to right) L'Hemisfèric,El Museu de les Ciències and the Agora

Spain; Valencia; city; Palace of the Arts; sunrise; City of Arts and Sciences

This is a back view of the Palace of the Arts. The building contains three main performance spaces a main auditorium for 1500 people a 400 seat theatre and and an additional 400 seat concert venue.

Central, Market, Mercado Central, Valencia, indoor , market, retail, shopping, Spain, Spanish, food

Central Market (Mercado Central), Valencia this large and long established indoor market sells a wide range of foods as well as some tourist souvenirs.

Central, Market, Mercado Central, Valencia, indoor, market, retail, shopping, Spain, Spanish, food, fruit, vegetables; vegetable, stall, selling, buying, shopping

Central Market (Mercado Central), Valencia this large and long established indoor market sells a wide range of foods as well as some tourist souvenirs.

Central, Market, Mercado Central, Valencia, indoor, market, retail, shopping, Spain, Spanish, food, fruit, strawberries, stall, selling, buying, shopping; woman; women; shoppers

Central Market (Mercado Central), Valencia this large and long established indoor market sells a wide range of foods as well as some tourist souvenirs.

Central, Market, Mercado Central, Valencia, indoor, market, retail, shopping, Spain, Spanish, food, fruit, ham, hams, meat, butcher, butchers, stall, selling, buying, shopping

Central Market (Mercado Central), Valencia this large and long established indoor market sells a wide range of foods as well as some tourist souvenirs.

Spain; Valencia; city; Inner city; petrol; gas; station, fuel; Repsol; petrol pumps;

An inner city petrol station in Valencia Spain.

The City of Arts and Sciences, Valencia, Hemesferic, museum of science, The Agora, Turia Park, Spain, city of art and science, city of arts and science, modern, contemporary, futuristic, architecture, L'Hemisfèric, El Museu de les Ciències, Agora, city

The City of Arts and Sciences is situated at the end of the former riverbed of the river Turia. The river was diverted from the centre to the outskirts of city and the old riverbed was turned into a park running for miles through the centre of Valencia. The City of Arts and Sciences is a cultural and educational and entertainment complex including El Palau de les Arts an opera house and theatre,L'Hemisfèric - an Imax Cinema, Planetarium and Laserium, El Museu de les Ciències - Science Museum, The Agora Sports and entertainment centre and Oceanogràfic - aquariums and sea life centre . The main structures in view in this photograph are (left to right) L'Hemisfèric,El Museu de les Ciències and the Agora

Spain; Valencia; city; dark; evening; night; Plaza de Lope de Vega; tourist shops; dilapidated; seedy; tatty

Tourist shops in the evening in Plaza de Lope de Vega Valencia

Spain; Valencia; city; dark; evening; night; Plaza de Lope de Vega ; pavement; cafe; restaurant; eating out; Fallas; Falles; illuminations; sign; decorations

Diners eating out in Plaza de Lope de Vega Valencia. The illuminated decorations are in the context of the Fallas festival which is held in Valencia each March.

Spain; Valencia; city; gargoyle; water spout; Torres de Serranos; Serranos Tower; castle; medieval

Gargoyle on the wall of Torres de Serranos (Serranos Tower)one of the medieval gateways to Valencia in Spain.

Spain; Valencia; city, Stairway, Torres de Serranos, Valencia, steps, stairs, battlements, castle, stone, Serrano Towers

Stairways on the battlements of Torres de Serranos one of the medieval gateways to Valencia Spain

The Umbracle, garden, modern, City of Arts and Sciences, Valencia, Spain

The Umbracle is a garden within the the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia, Spain. As well as regional plants it features contemporary sculptures in the Art Promenade and the “Garden of Astronomy.

Spain; Valencia; city; Jardí del Túria; Jardín del Turia

The Turia Park in Valencia which goes by the name Jardín del Túria (Garden of the Turia). The park occupies the former bed of the river Turia which was drained and rerouted following serious flooding in the mid 20th century. Part of the park now houses the City of Arts and Sciences a futuristic complex of educational and entertainment venues.

Spain; Valencia; city; Turia; park, City of Arts and Sciences

Turia Park in the centre of Valencia occupies the former bed of the river Turia which was drained and rerouted after serious flooding in the mid 20th century. Part of the park now houses the City of Arts and Sciences a futuristic development comprising entertainment and educational facilities.

Spain; Valencia; city; Spanish; girls, girl, female, females; fallera; falleras; Fallas; Falles; traditional; ethnic; cultural; dress; frock; outfit; mayor; mayors; mayores

Spanish girls in fallera costumes in Valencia. The Fallas or Falles is an annual festival held every March in Valencia. Special events and celebrations are held in every district of Valencia and each area has its own events presided over by Fallera Mayores in traditional costumes.

Spain; Valencia; city; The City of Arts and Sciences; City of Arts and Sciences; modern; architecture; buildings; Agora

The City of Arts and Sciences, Valencia. The curved building is the Agora a space for music and sporting events.

Spain; Valencia; city; L'Hemisfèric; Imax Cinema; Planetarium; Laserium; The City of Arts and Science; modern; architecture; building

L'Hemisfèric — an Imax Cinema, Planetarium and Laserium in The City of Arts and Science in Valencia Spain

Spain; Valencia; city; street lamp; street; light

Street Lamp in Valencia Spain

Spain; Valencia; city; Mercado Central; fruit, fruit stall; market stall; elderly; woman; female; shopping; buying; oranges; central market; indoor; market; food

Shopping for fresh fruit in the Mercado Central in Valencia, Spain.

Spain; Valencia; city; filleting fish; Valencia; Central Market; fishmonger; man; male; food; preparation; gutting; Mercado Central

Filleting fish in Valencia's Central Market.

Jeronimos Monastery, Lisbon, architectural, Manueline, architecture, churches, cities, city, courtyard, Europe, European, fountain, fountain, Gothic, historic, historical, history, holiday, Lisbon, monasteries, Portuguese, religion, tourist, tourist attraction, tourist attractions

Fountain in the courtyard of Jeronimos Monastery in Lisbon. This building is an example of Manueline or Portuguese Late Gothic architecture .

Jeronimos Monastery, Lisbon, architectural, Manueline, architecture, churches, cities, city, courtyard, Europe, European, fountain, fountain, Gothic, historic, historical, history, holiday, Lisbon, monasteries, Portuguese, religion, tourist, tourist attraction, tourist attractions

Fountain in the courtyard of Jeronimos Monastery in Lisbon. This building is an example of Manueline or Portuguese Late Gothic architecture .

Haymarket, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle on Tyne, metro station, office development, retail development, junction, cross-hatched, crossing point, pedestrians, crossing, city centre, city, public transport

The new Haymarket Metro Station in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, viewed from Percy Street

University, Newcastle upon Tyne, administration building, new university development, campus development, campus for the future, further education, education

The new student and administrative services building,situated on Barras Bridge facing the Civic Centre will house a visitor centre and a range of student and administrative services, including the Careers Service,Accommodation Office, Student Wellbeing Service and Student Progress Service, the Marketing and Communications Directorate and the Development and Alumni Relations Office.

public art, sculpture, River God, Tyne, David Wynne, Council, Civic Centre, Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, local authority, local government, council chambers, council, Newcastle

A bronze sculpture of the River God Tyne by David Wynne is mounted on an external wall near the council chamber of the Civic Centre at Barras Bridge Newcastle-upon-Tyne. The building was opened in 1968. The bronze is sixteen feet (4.8 m) high

Newcastle, Council, Civic Centre, Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, local authority, local government, council chambers, council, Newcastle

The Civic Centre at Barras Bridge Newcastle-upon-Tyne was opened in 1968 and among other facilities contains the council chamber a banqueting hall offices and a customer service centre. A bronze sculpture of the River-God Tyne by David Wynne is mounted on an external wall near the council chamber.

Newcastle Council, Civic Centre, Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, local authority, local government, council chambers, council, Newcastle

The Civic Centre at Barras Bridge Newcastle-upon-Tyne was opened in 1968 and among other facilities contains the council chamber a banqueting hall offices and a customer service centre. A bronze sculpture of the River-God Tyne by David Wynne is mounted on an external wall near the council chamber.

fountain, Praça Rossio, Baixa district, Lisbon, Portugal, Teatro Nacional D. Maria II, National Theatre

Bronze fountain in Praça de D. Pedro IV (Pedro IV Square) in Lisbon Portugal also known as Rossio Square. In the background is Teatro Nacional D. Maria II, the National Theatre,

doorway, door, Portuguese tiles, Portuguese doorway; Lisbon; Sintra

Doorway and decorative tiles in the Portuguese village of Sintra near Lisbon.

Sintra, Praca da Republica, Portugal; Portuguese ; village

Praca da Republica in the popular and picturesque village of Sintra in Portugal. Sintra lies a short train or road journey from the Portuguese capital Lisbon.

Parque Eduardo VII; Lisbon; park; Portuguese; flag; fountain

Parque Eduardo VII Lisbon named in honour of a visit to the city by the British King Edward VII

Monument to the Discoveries, Portugal, Belem, Tagus, waterfront; Padrão dos Descobrimentos, Cottinelli Telmo, Leopoldo de Almeida, Europe, Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal; Henry the Navigator

Overlooking the river Tagus on Lisbon's Belem waterfront and conceived by Cottinelli Telmo and sculptor Leopoldo de Almeida the Monument to the Discoveries (Padrão dos Descobrimentos) is a massive 52 metre-high construction partially in the shape of the prow of a ship The monument commerates the Portuguese explorers including who took part in the age of discovery in the 15th and 16th centuries. The lead figure on the prow reperesents Prince Henry the Navigator.

Liberty Seguros, Lisbon, Avenida Fontes Periera de Melo, portuguese, business, insurance, finance, commercial, centre, affluence

Modern Lisbon, Avenida Fontes Periera de Melo adjacent to the Parque Edwardo VII. The large office building houses Liberty Seguros an international subsidiary of Liberty Mutual Group, a Boston-based insurance company.

Liberty Seguros, Lisbon, Avenida Fontes Periera de Melo, Pt, Portuguese, Portugal; business, insurance, finance, commercial, centre, affluence

Modern Lisbon, Avenida Fontes Periera de Melo adjacent to the Parque Edwardo VII. The large office building houses Liberty Seguros an international subsidiary of Liberty Mutual Group, a Boston-based insurance company.

Quinta da Regaleira, Antonio Augusto Carvalho Monteiro, Sintra, Portuguese, palace, gardens; Portugal

Quinta da Regaleira was built in the 1890's by Antonio Augusto Carvalho Monteiro. It is one of many architectural and historical places of interest in the picturesque town of Sintra which is located in a stunning setting a short train ride from Lisbon.

Europe; Largo das Porto do Sol; Lisboa; Lisbon; Portugal

Early morning at Largo das Porto Sol in the Alfama district of Lisbon. This location is the site of one of the gateways to the old city and has some fine views of the Tagus estuary.

Dunvegan; Dunvegan Castle; walled garden; Skye; garden, path, flower borders, colourful; flowers; Scotland; Scottish

Part of the walled garden at Dunvegan Castle in Skye

Quay Street, Portree, Skye, The Harbour View, seafood restaurant, restaurant

In the Isle of Skye's main town Portree there are a number of restaurants beside the harbour on Quay Street.

The Storr, Old Man of Storr, Trotternish Ridge, Escarpment, Skye, Trotternish, Scotland, Scottish, Highlands, Highlands and Islands, NW Scotland, Scottish Isles, Western Isles, mountains, panorama; loch; Fada; lake

Panoramic view of the Storr and Loch Fada in Trotternish North East Skye.

Elgol, The Cuillins, Loch Scavaig, Isle of Skye, Skye, Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Scottish Highlands and Islands, Western Isles, Scottish, Mountains, coast, coastal, cliffs, rocks, rocky, coastline

The Cuillins viewed across Loch Scavaig from Elgol on the Isle of Skye.

Skye Museum of Island Life, Scottish, highland cottages, Uig, Scotland, croft.crofter's cottage

Skye Museum of Island Life is located about six miles north of Uig on the A855. The museum represents typical island living conditions at the end of the 19th century and includes several cottages of a type typical in the highlands and islands of that time. The museum was first opened in 1965.

Portree, Skye, Scotland, Isle of Skye, Western Highlands, Highlands and Islands, Scottish, coast, harbour, colourful houses, colorful houses

Portree on the Isle Skye. Portree is the island's main town and is a popular base for exploring the rest of the island.

Marischal College, Aberdeen; Aberdeenshire; Scotland; Scottish; university; council; building

Marischal College in Aberdeen was built in the 19th century and throughout the 20th century formed part of Aberdeen University but recently leased to Aberdeen Council renovated and opened for council business in 2011. The college is said to be the 2nd largest granite building in the world. The equestrian statue in front of the building is a sculpture of King Robert the Bruce which was unveiled in 2011.

Portsoy; harbour; Aberdeenshire; Scotland; Scottish; coast

The harbour of the Aberdeenshire town of Portsoy. On the shores of the Moray coast between Cullen and Banff Portsoy is known for its 17th century harbour and houses and the local Portsoy marble.

Jedburgh; Abbey; ruin; Scotland; historic; Scottish borders

Jedburgh Abbey standing alongside Jed Water, a tributary of the River Teviot is southern Scotland some 10 miles from the English border. The Abbey, now a ruin, dates from 1147.

pig; inquisitive; leaning on gate; looking over wall; farm; farm animal; pig sty; farmyard

Inquisitive Pig

pig; happy pig; farm; animal farm; pigsty; inquisitive; animal; alert; leaning on gate; looking over wall;

Happy looking pig

Provost Skene's House; Provost Skene; house; Aberdeen; Aberdeenshire; Scotland; Scottish

Provost Skene's House Aberdeen dates from the mid 16th century but is named after Provost Skene who lived there in the mid 17th century. The building now serves as a museum.

Provost Skene's House, Aberdeen; Aberdeenshire; Scotland; Scottish; city

Provost Skene's House Aberdeen dates from the mid 16th century but is named after Provost Skene who lived there in the mid 17th century. The building now serves as a museum.

Aberdeen; Aberdeenshire; Scotland; Beach Ballroom; seaside; dance hall; entertainment

The Beach Ballroom Aberdeen dates from 1929 and has hosted a wide variety of events including a Beatles concert in 1963. Famous locally for its spring mounted dance floor.

Farne Islands, Farnes, Staple Island, Northumberland, Northumberland Coast, nesting, kittewakes, guillimots, razorbills, wildlife, breading season, ornithology. coastal, coast; cliffs; cliff

Seabirds nesting on Staple Island, one of the Farne Islands off the Northumberland Coast. Included in shot are kittewakes,guillimots and razorbills.

Heavenfield, St Oswald's Way, Cross, gate, gateway, field gate, gate, signpost, Hadrian's Wall, Northumberland, Saint Ostwald's, way, Chollerford, Hexham

Heavenfield near Hexham and Chollerford in Northumberland is the site of a dark ages battle which is now on the route of the Hadrians Wall long distance path and St. Oswald’s Way which runs from Holy Island (Lindisfarne) down the Northumberland coast, before heading inland to Heavenfield and the line of Hadrian’s Wall a distance of 97 miles (156 km). St. Oswald was a King of Northumbria in the early 7th Century, who played a major role in bringing Christianity to the area.

Heavenfield, St Oswald's Way, Cross, gate, gateway, field gate, gate, signpost, Hadrian's Wall, Northumberland, Saint Oswald's, way, Chollerford, Hexham

Heavenfield near Hexham and Chollerford in Northumberland is the site of a dark ages battle which is now on the route of the Hadrians Wall long distance path and St. Oswald’s Way which runs from Holy Island (Lindisfarne) down the Northumberland coast, before heading inland to Heavenfield and the line of Hadrian’s Wall a distance of 97 miles (156 km). St. Oswald was a King of Northumbria in the early 7th Century, who played a major role in bringing Christianity to the area.

Heavenfield, St Oswald's church, St Oswald's Way, Hadrian's Wall, Northumberland, Saint Oswald's, way, Chollerford, Hexham, girl, woman, walking away; country, churchyard, graveyard, summer, sunny

St Oswald's Church at Heavenfield near Hexham and Chollerford in Northumberland is the on the site of a dark ages battle which is now on the route of the Hadrians Wall long distance path and St. Oswald’s Way which runs from Holy Island (Lindisfarne) down the Northumberland coast, before heading inland to Heavenfield and the line of Hadrian’s Wall a distance of 97 miles (156 km). St. Oswald was a King of Northumbria in the early 7th Century, who played a major role in bringing Christianity to the area.

The Spirit of South Shields, sculpture; South Shields, Tyneside, Irene, Brown, sculpture, public art, statue; Tyne & Wear; artwork

The Spirit of South Shields sculpture by Irene Brown stands by the River Tyne at South Shields and represents the maritime heritage of the area.

Tyne Ferry, Shields, Ferry, ferry, River Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne; Tyneside, Tyne, crossing; South Shields; North Shields

Shields Ferry operates across the River Tyne between North Shields and South Shields.

Shields Ferry, Tyne Ferry, South Shields, River Tyne, ferry terminal, Tyneside, river, crossing, ferry landing, port

The Shields Ferry terminal at South Shields on the River Tyne provides berths for three boats.

Northumberland; river; Allen; Allenbanks; bridge; woods; forest; woodland; crossing

A footbridge over the river Allen at Allenbanks in Northumberland

House Boat; Hartlepool; marina; Teeside; unconventional; home

A house boat in Hartlepool Marina.

Buttermere; Crummock Water; Cumbria; Lake District; Lakeland; Lakes; Mountains; fells; fell; lake; reflection; tranquil; peaceful; water

The lower slopes of Mellbreak fell reflected in Crummock Water. This fell (height 509m) overlooks the Buttermere valley on the western shore of Crummock Water, Loweswater lies just beyond its northern flank.

Whiteless Pike, Rannerdale, mountain, fell, Lake District, Crummock Water, Buttermere, Buttermere valley, peak, hill field, valley, Cumbria

Whiteless Pike (660m) viewed from Rannerdale near the B5289 which runs along the eastern edge of Crummock Water in the Buttermere valley.

Mellbreak, fell, Crummock Water, Lake District, lake, Lakeland, Cumbria, Buttermere,

Mellbreak fell reflected in Crummock Water. This fell (height 509m) overlooks the Buttermere valley on the western shore of Crummock Water, Loweswater lies just beyond its northern flank.

Northumbria University; University; modern; architecture; Newcastle; Newcastle-upon-Tyne; Northeast England; Tyne & Wear; UK; city; urban

Part of the City Campus of Northumbria University