Located on the banks of the River Tay, Perth is often referred to as The Fair City by locals and has over 800 years of history. Also close to the nearby Scone Palace, Perth was once the capital city of Scotland and now has a population of around 45,000 people.
Newcastle upon Tyne is surely the most famous city in the north-east of England and has a population of around 250,000 people. Famous for its friendly locals and popular regional accent, Newcastle is also a vibrant and diverse city full of entertainment and culture.
Leeds is a thriving and busy city in Yorkshire, full of fantastic shopping opportunities, exciting nightlife, fine dining and sports. The entire City of Leeds district has a population of almost 800,000 making it by far the largest city in the county. The city is characterised by beautiful architecture ranging from the Georgian era up to contemporary modern designs and also has fantastic access to the surrounding countryside.
| Despite not being the capital of Scotland, Glasgow is nonetheless the largest city in the country and a hugely important economic centre. With a city population of around 600,000 people, and over 2 million in the surrounding Clydeside area, Glasgow is home to an abundance of landmarks, historical sites, shopping opportunities and cultural institutions.
Edinburgh is one of the most important and culturally significant cities in all of the UK, so much so that it has even been called the Athens of the North. The city is the capital of Scotland and situated in the central belt of the country, having a population of around 450,000 people in the city itself. Combining both historical and modern Scottish culture, there is an abundance to see and do for both visitors and locals alike.
Durham is the primary city of the county of Durham in North East England. Built on and around the banks of the River Wear, Durham is a cathedral city and also home to a Norman castle of almost 1000 years of age. With a city population of around 30,000 people, Durham is big enough to provide plenty of entertainment and retail opportunities, without being so large as to lose its character.
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