But why is the UK flag called the Union Jack? Let’s go back to the origins of its name and look at some fascinating facts about the iconic flag.
From Wales to the Lake District, we handpicked a selection of calm and quiet places that should help recharge your batteries over a weekend.
If you plan a trip from London to Edinburgh, use your time in the Scottish capital to explore the surroundings. From breathtaking landscapes to historical sites, here are some of the best sightseeing tours from Edinburgh.
The Inner Hebrides includes 35 inhabited islands and 44 uninhabited islands, including the Isle of Skye, Jura, Islay and Eigg, while the Outer Hebrides is home to Lewis and Harris, with a total of 15 inhabited islands and over 50 uninhabited islands. Here’s why you should visit the Scottish Hebrides.
Before you visit UK’s most fascinating sites, learn a little more about how the people who built them lived.
Read on to find out why you should travel to the Scottish Highlands and what to see while you’re there.
Immediate confusion and many questions – ranging from “so which one is in Britain?” to “which countries are in the UK? Is the UK a country?