Visit Scotland's top landmarks from the comfort of your sofa
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Cancelled flights, government bans and self-isolation have caused mayhem in the UK - with many Brits travel plans being scrapped due to coronavirus.
Whilst we all set up camp in our living rooms there is still a way to experience the best of UK staycations from the comfort of our sofas.
Parkdean Resorts have gathered together virtual tours of two of Scotlands most iconic landmarks:
Edinburgh Castle
A historical fortress, Edinburgh Castle's elevated position allows it to dominate the city's skyline. Sitting on top of Castle Rock it initially served as a royal castle and is an important monument in Scottish heritage.
This 360 arial tour not only takes you around the castle itself but also provides an opportunity to see across the whole of the capital!
Loch Ness
Made famous by its mythical inhabitant, Loch Ness is a freshwater loch in the Scottish Highlands. Often outshone by Nessie, the loch itself serves as an example of the beauty found in Scotlands landscape. Luckily there's no need to wait for a clear day or sit through a long car journey to experience it any more as you can now take a virtual boat ride across the water (no promise of a celebrity sighting unfortunately).
Why not explore what the rest of the UK has to offer?
Parkdean Resorts have gathered together a list of the UKs top landmarks which you can visit via a virtual tour, meaning you don't have to pass up on the culture even when travel is limited.
So sit back and scroll through what the rest of the UK has to offer:
Buckingham Palace
Perhaps the most iconic home in Britain, Buckingham Palace is recognised around the world as Queen Elizabeth's London pad. If you fancy a nosy round without having to tackle busy tubes and tour ticket prices the royal palace is just a click away and even includes a personal guide here!
Tower of London
Known for being a prison, treasury and even a zoo, the Tower of London is synonymous with British history. Founded in 1066 and expanded on throughout the centuries to follow, the abundance of stories that are attached to the landmark can be heard through this 360 degree tour of the castle and its grounds.
Abbey Road Studios, London
This notorious studio has been the go to for some of the biggest artists of all time and has become an icon of the British music scene. The crossing made famous by the Beatles LP has been a tourist hot spot since 1969 and now there's no need to have a top ten album to get inside the studios themselves!
St Paul's Cathedral
This Anglican cathedral dominates London's skyline and serves as one of the capital's most recognisable landmarks. Opening its doors to over 2 million visitors every year.
Take a look around the inside of this iconic monument and avoid the crowds with this virtual tour!
Fancy venturing outside the capital? Parkdean Resorts have extended the list to include some iconic locations from across the UK:
Stonehenge
Regarded as a British cultural icon, the prehistoric landmark Stonehenge is believed to date back as far as 3000BC. Named as a World Heritage Site the landmark site its a must see and is now even easier to access, even when stuck inside!
St Ives
Calling artists from all over the world, St Ives is a hub of creativity, cobblestone streets and independent food and drink havens. Set up a picnic in the living room and pan through this virtual tour of the St Ives beach here.
Giants Causeway
The Giants Causeway is a collection of around 40,000 interlocking columns and sits on the North Coast of Northern Ireland. The natural wonder has previously been named one of the best in the UK and gets its name from stories claiming Irish giant Finn McCool formed it in an attempt to cross the Irish Sea!
Avoid the cold and visit from your sofa here!
Chatsworth House
An iconic stately home set in Derbyshire, Chatsworth House has been home to the Cavendish family since 1549 but opened its doors to the public in 1708. Set in beautiful parkland and backed by woods a visit to Chatsworth is stunning for both its gardens, the incredible house and the artwork it holds.
But with everything on hold, why not have a virtual visit to Chatsworth House here, and enjoy their beautiful gardens from afar.
York Minster
One of the world’s most beautiful cathedrals, York Minster is the largest of its kind in Northern Europe. A marvel that can leave you speechless, it’s unusual handcrafted stone and medieval stained glass tells the story of Jesus Christ whilst the architecture blows you away.
You can virtually visit York Minster here and spark an interest in York Minster's Roman roots, a passion to follow when you can physically visit.
Hadrian's Wall
Serving as a defence for the Roman Empire the wall dates back to 128 AD. Stretching 73 miles from coast to coast, just thought of seeing it is exhausting enough.
English Heritage's virtual tour might be a little more accessible, is less weather dependent than the real thing and provides an insight into its historical significance.
Homes of the Brontë Sisters
Taking a trip across Yorkshire and Derbyshire you can see the homes which inspired the sister’s great works. Including walks and homes that inspired the titles of their classic novels.
Thanks to Google Arts & Culture you can do a virtual tour of the places that inspired the Brontë Sisters here.
Roman Baths, Bath
Bath's namesake serves as one of the most popular historical sites in the UK with 1.3 million people visiting them each year. The Roman Bath's were redeveloped in the middle ages after being destroyed upon the fall of the empire and now serve as a glimpse into hygiene habits of the past - unrecognisable to the measures we use today!
