Grand Tour of Britain

The neolithic settlement of Skara Brae, the best preserved groups of prehistoric houses in Western Europe.

Skara Brae: The prehistoric village on Orkney that's older than Great Pyramid of Giza

The best-preserved Neolithic settlement in Europe isn't in a French cave or an Italian hillside; it's Skara Brae on Orkney, far beyond the north of Scotland.

The Fortingall Yew, the Scottish tree which was already 3,000 years old when Christ was born

Yews are well known for their longevity, but few — if any — can top the 5,000-year-old Fortingall Yew.

By Clive Aslet Published 8 January 23
The Giant's Causeway

The Giant's Causeway is a geological marvel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and an unmissable stop for anyone heading to Northern Ireland.

By Clive Aslet Published 7 January 23

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Skara Brae: The prehistoric village on Orkney that's older than Great Pyramid of Giza

The Fortingall Yew, the Scottish tree which was already 3,000 years old when Christ was born

The Giant's Causeway