In the remote seas of Scotland’s northernmost horizon, the Shetlands Islands are a world of their own.
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Best articles and videos from our travel writers on travel in the United Kingdom
Laid-Back Jersey, the Largest of the Channel Islands
In the middle of the English Channel, the island of Jersey is a gem with beauty, history and natural wonders. Here are the top things to do in Jersey.
English Holiday: A Journey to Four Historic Towns
Not far from London, these iconic English destinations offer small town charm, rich history and look at some of England’s top writers and poets.
Making Musical Masterpieces in Cambridge, England
There are strings attached to this workshop in England, where students learn how to make violins, violas, guitars and bows.
Scotland’s Outer Hebrides Islands: Castles, Tweeds and a Runway on the Beach
In the Outer Hebrides Islands of Scotland, the airport landing strip is a beach, sheep outnumber people and life takes on a slower pace.
York, England: From Ancient Roads to Modern Marvels
With its ancient roads and Viking roots, York, England is popular with visitors. From the National Railway Museum to Bettys Café Tea Rooms, here are the top things to do in York.
British Mania: Where to See the Royal Guard
There’s no more iconic image of the British Empire than a redcoat soldier. From Buckingham Palace to Windsor Castle, here are 10 places to see them.
Scotland’s Orkney Isles, Land Pawned for a Dowry
Just 20 miles off the northeastern coast of Scotland, Orkney is an archipelago of 70 islands best-known for their Neolithic sites, tall sandstone cliffs and seal colonies. In Visiting the Orkney Islands, part one in our series on these unique Scottish islands, learn more on what to see and do in Orkney.
8 Reasons to Go Glamping on Your Next Holiday
Glamping is growing in popularity all over the world, and it’s especially big in the UK. Here are eight reasons why you should try glamping in the British Isles this summer.
A Yank in the Queen’s Court: Overnight in Hampton Court Palace
An overnight stay in this storied palace brings spine-tingling adventure.
London’s Pub Scene: Nellie Dean of Soho
When a traveler stumbles upon the Nellie Dean, a classic corner pub in London’s Soho, he enters as a stranger, but quickly finds himself among friends.
The Real Scotland: Traveling in the Highlands
Traveling in the Highlands reveals a different side of Scotland, with craggy rock-strewn mountains and towering cliffs that plunge to the sea below.
