United Kingdom

Discover the United Kingdom: A Tapestry of History, Royalty, and Natural Wonders

Embark on a journey to the United Kingdom, an archipelago where history and modernity intertwine in a rich tapestry that spans thousands of years. Located off the northwestern coast of mainland Europe, the UK is composed of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, each with its own unique heritage and allure. From the Neolithic Orkney to the Roman baths of Bath, the Norman conquest to the industrial revolution, the UK's legacy is as diverse as its landscapes.

Chronicles of the Isles: A Storied Past

The United Kingdom's narrative is marked by legendary monarchs, literary greats, and epoch-defining events. Its sovereignty has influenced global history, language, and culture, with a monarchy that continues to capture the world's imagination.

London: The Crown Jewel

In the heart of the UK, London stands as a global metropolis, boasting landmarks such as the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, and the Houses of Parliament, alongside the modernity of the Shard and the cultural haven of the West End.

Edinburgh: A Capital of Culture

Travel north to Scotland's Edinburgh, where the iconic Edinburgh Castle looms over a city renowned for its festivals, arts, and the historic Royal Mile.

The Lake District: Nature's Masterpiece

England's Lake District offers tranquil beauty, with its idyllic lakes, mountainous landscapes, and literary associations with Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter.

The Giant's Causeway: Geological Splendor

In Northern Ireland, the Giant's Causeway showcases an awe-inspiring coastal landscape of basalt columns, born from volcanic fury and Irish legend.

From the rugged coasts of Cornwall to the sweeping valleys of Wales, and the picturesque glens of the Scottish Highlands, the United Kingdom invites exploration of its castles, cathedrals, and quaint villages. As you traverse through travel.frogsfolly.com, let us guide you through the UK's living history, its vibrant cultures, and its awe-inspiring natural beauty. Join us to discover the United Kingdom—a land where every stone tells a story and every landscape inspires a dream.

United Kingdom
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<p>Weather Vane  in Edinburgh, Scotland</p>
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<p>This spot stops getting the light about now, so I've lost the opportunity to get that perfect shot this side of next Spring. Taken with a Fujifilm XF10</p>
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<p>Commentary.<br />
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In the 1971 song “Vincent” by Don McLean he describes one of Vincent Van Gogh’s paintings as having “fields of amber-grain,” a lovely and apt description.<br />
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Here in a view from Morar Cross one merely needs to adapt the description to, “a sea of amber-grey,” as the golden orb dips below the clouds and the Isle of Rum, to warm a darkening leaden sea.<br />
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A hundred times I must have come to this coastline.<br />
Its sunsets are a therapy, a sobering moment of solace, meditation, reassurance, inner-peace and confirmation that:-<br />
God is in his heaven, all is well with the world.</p>
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With no location on the Isle of Mull being  much more than five miles from the sea, and Ben More, its loftiest peak, being<br />
more or less central, it is seen from all angles.<br />
Here, looking north-west, is the view from  near Craig at the western end of Glen More.<br />
Ben More is the only “Munro” in a central  belt of Mull that contains over 20 peaks that are the stumps of a massive volcano, active 60 million years ago.<br />
Here the peak appears asymmetrical, and yet, five miles  west of this spot it appears a perfect pyramidal peak, as fine as any.<br />
The green tussocky grasses, sedges, cotton grass, heathers, mosses and bog plants of the foothills, dykes and valleys <br />
set off the bluey-grey slopes of silica-rich basalt that makes up most of the rocky slopes above 2,500 feet. <br />
The summit at 966 metres (3,169 feet) may not be as high as the mercurial mountains of Skye, but its vistas south are so uninterrupted that parts of Donegal, in Ireland, can be seen 131 miles away on a clear day.<br />
I last climbed Ben More 37 years ago  and can vouch for its incredible views.<br />
In fact, it’s about time I climbed it again  and added some more shots to the collection.</p>
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<p>The Falls of Dochart at Killin in Scotland after a bit of rain!</p>
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<p>A panoramic daytime view of the River Thames and the modern skyline of Nine Elms in Greater London, England, featuring the iconic Battersea Power Station chimney in the foreground. In camera effect Bright and Sunny.</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/144291588@N06/55628054817/" title="Beautiful, soft, early morning light over Viking Bay, Broadstairs, Kent, England."><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55628054817_46f1d53036_m.jpg" width="240" height="152" alt="Beautiful, soft, early morning light over Viking Bay, Broadstairs, Kent, England." /></a></p>

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Sometimes referred to as “The Star of Thanet,”<br />
Broadstairs is a very popular seaside resort<br />
on north-east Kent’s Isle of Thanet.<br />
For a town of 25,000 it punches well above its weight compared<br />
to the larger, nearby towns of Margate and Ramsgate.<br />
Amazingly, there are seven superb beaches within a short distance of each other:<br />
Dumpton Gap, Louisa, Viking, Stone, Joss, Kingsgate and Botany Bay beaches.<br />
Within its modern bounds, the village of St. Peters dates back to 1080.<br />
Broadstairs was a small fishing village for many centuries,<br />
with more than its fair share of smuggling, to beef up the income of locals and avoid unpopular taxes.<br />
There are many tunnels in the Chalk cliffs where they used to <br />
hide their ill-gotten contraband.<br />
Only late in the 19th. Century did its function as a holiday resort begin to grow.<br />
This is largely because the first railways didn’t reach Broadstairs until 1863.<br />
Most of the hotels, guesthouses and other forms of holiday accommodation date back to this period, with their ornate, wrought-iron balconies.<br />
Its most famous resident must be Charles Dickens.<br />
He lived in Bleak House, overlooking the harbour,<br />
and wrote the classic story “David Copperfield,” there.<br />
Years ago, a train trip from London to Broadstairs would take over two hours.<br />
In recent years the high-speed train from St. Pancras to Ashford International, and then a local train to Broadstairs cut the journey to 80 minutes.<br />
A very pleasant place to enjoy the sea for a day, a week-end or a week!</p>
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<p>Dragon boating is a fun-filled, adrenaline pumping, water sports activity. Teams compete in Dragon Boats, which are large canoe-like vessels fitted with ornately carved dragon's heads and tails. Crews of up to 16 people sit in pairs and paddle to compete in races over distances of around 250m. Each boat has a drummer beating time to keep the paddlers in unison, and a professional helms person in the stern to guide the boat.<br />
Corporate Event, Trentham Gardens, Staffordshire. UK</p>
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