Famous five

Scotland’s largest city marks a big birthday

Discover the world-beating wonder of our nation’s shorelines

Head to England’s most northerly town for history, beaches and wildlife

Aer Lingus has flights to Belfast from 20 UK cities, including Edinburgh, Cardiff, Manchester and London. aerlingus.com For a no-fly option, Stena Line operates daily car ferry sailings from Cairnryan

The picturesque capital city of Scotland is one tourists don’t want to miss. Beautiful Edinburgh’s city centre is split into two distinct parts – the New Town and the Old Town. Take a jaunt along Prin

Tap, tap, tap. Tap, tap. “Oh, there it goes – that wee one’s for the pot.” The mussel in my hand slowly and silently hinges shut, like a lid on a fancy electronic bin. “If it closes completely that’s