Europe is a beautiful place. It’s refreshing to see a different side of the world, to experience the customs, culture, food, places, and people. In 2011, my then-boyfriend (now husband), mother, and I took a vacation to England and Scotland. Here are some of my favorite shots.
Palace of Westminster
Westminster with The Elizabeth Tower (known as St. Stephen's Tower when the photo was taken in 2011) and of course the Great Bell, Big Ben.
Lamb Tavern
I've heard this three story pub can spill out into Leadenhall Market, but today it was quiet.
The Natural History Museum - England
The Flower Walk
Beautiful yellow blooms on The Flower Walk in Kensington Gardens, next to Hyde Park.
Avebury Henge
Portal Stones at Avebury Henge Stone Circle - they're huge! They had to be 10 to 15 feet high.
Avebury Henge
One of the Portal Stones at Avebury Henge Stone Circle
LaCock Abbey
One of the hollows in LaCock Abbey, where Malfoy's "weasle scene" was filmed for Harry Potter.
Alnwick Castle
The gorgeous grounds of Alnwick Castle, not only brilliant historically, but also where many Philosopher's Stone scenes were filmed.
Alnwick Castle Treehouse
A suspension bridge connecting the huge royal treehouse at Alnwick Castle.
The Bridge of Sighs
Hertford Bridge on New College Lane in Oxford, commonly referred to as the bridge of sighs, with the Sheldonian Theater poking in the background, bottom left.
Chez Michele
An adorable little florist shop under a bridge.
The Albert Memorial - America
The allegorical marble statue representing America on one corner of The Albert Memorial in Kensington Gardens
Stonehenge
Stonehenge View
Everyone takes photos of Stonehenge, but what do those big, beautiful bluestones get to look at everyday? This.
The Slaughter Stone
Stonehenge and The Slaughter Stone
Station Stone
One of two Station Stones at Stonehenge
The Slaughter Stone
Stonehenge and The Slaughter Stone
Stonehenge View
Everyone takes photos of Stonehenge, but what do those big, beautiful bluestones get to look at everyday? This.
Stonehenge
Station Stone
One of two Station Stones at Stonehenge
Loch Leven
Glorious 11pm sunset over Loch Leven, just outside of The Isles of Glencoe hotel. Beyond the Ballachulish Bridge is Loch Linnhe.
Valleys of Scotland
Another photo taken of the landscape between Glasgow and Glencoe.
Scotland Loch
Possibly Loch Lomund although not certain, taken somewhere between Glasgow and Glencoe.
Foxglove
Foxglove in Glencoe, Scotland at the site where Hagrid's Hut was later filmed for Harry Potter
Steall Falls
Steall Falls in Fort William, Highland. A phenomenal hike to get up to this beautiful waterfall.
Scottish Sheep
Lounging in the fields of Scotland, sheep enjoy the morning.
The Jacobite
The halls of the Hogwarts train pulled by the Jacobite Engine in Mallaig.
Headed to Hogwarts!
My mother on the Hogwarts train pulled by the Jacobite Engine in Mallaig. A magical vacation indeed!
Beautiful! Love the photos from England.
Thanks Mel! I would love to go back someday.