Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland located in the Central Belt region of the country. It hosts the most stunning historical sights and in 1995, UNESCO listed the old and new towns of Edinburgh as World Heritage Sites. With a population of approximately 450,000, Edinburgh manages to combine both ancient and modern in a uniquely Scottish atmosphere. In Edinburgh, medieval palaces rub shoulders with the best of modern architecture, Gothic churches with amazing museums and galleries. In 2004, Edinburgh became the first member of the UNESCO Creative Cities initiative when it was designated a City of Literature.The Scottish Highlands is the rugged northern and North-western portion of Scotland. This is the Scotland conjured up by visions of tartan, kilts, Bonnie Prince Charlie and all.

The Scottish Highlands contains some of Europe's most extensive wilderness areas, some of which have been proclaimed as National Parks.York is an ancient cathedral city with a history that dates back to before Roman times.

A county in its own right, York is situated in North Yorkshire, England with some of the best-preserved historical buildings and structures in Europe. As of the 2001 census, the population of York was 181,000. York is frequently the second most visited city in England after London, and is of course famous for giving its name to the city and state of New York in the United States.

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