Scotland

Located on the border between England and Scotland, Carlisle has been fought over for centuries, changing hands several times in its long history. Today, this great border city, one of the most northerly in England, still retains close links with Scotland.

The cultural sights of Edinburgh and Glasgow are about 90 minutes away by car or train, and the ferry ports of Stranraer and Cairnryan, which operate frequent ferries to Northern Ireland, are approximately 2½ hours drive from Carlisle.

So if you're thinking of heading north into Scotland or across the Irish Sea to Ireland, Carlisle is the ideal place to break your journey and recharge your batteries.