Starling murmurations - wonder of winter
In the winter months, Britain offers many locations to witness the spectacle of starling murmurations, where flocks of these birds create mesmerising patterns in the evening sky.
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The dramatic and tragic Clayton Tunnel
Anyone travelling by train through Sussex on the Brighton Main Line from London will surely have noticed the Clayton Tunnel between Hassocks and Preston Park railway stations. With its turreted and castellated north portal, it is a charming and whimsical sight, but has a tragic history.
Wood anemone - illuminating early spring
Before the bluebells arrive, one of the joys of spring woodland is the wood anemone, carpeting the ground with their luminous white flowers and neat, pretty leaves.
Mary Queen of Scots, the captivating prisoner
With a dramatic and tragic life story including murder, intrigue and execution, and being exceptionally tall, beautiful and charismatic according to her contemporaries, it's no wonder that Mary, Queen of the Scots, remains a famous figure to this day.
Highland Cattle
The Highland is a Scottish breed of rustic cattle. It originated in the Scottish Highlands and the Outer Hebrides islands of Scotland and has long horns and a long shaggy coat. It is a hardy breed, bred to withstand the harsh conditions in the region.
Scotland's Secret Bunker: Cold War-intended seat of government
An innocent Scottish farmhouse hides the entrance to RAF Troywood, a Cold War nuclear bunker 100ft underground. Had there been a nuclear war, Scotland would have been governed from here. Since being decommissioned, it can now be visited by the public.
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