It's not really an understatement to say the UK has more than its fair share of historic sites. From ruined abbeys to battle sites, spots of literary inspiration to walks which take you in the footsteps of kings and queens. Here are tipsters favourite places to get to grips with the past
Urquhart is one of the most picturesque castles in Scotland as it sits overlooking Loch Ness. The castle is in ruins but there is still plenty to see and some excellent photo opportunity's.