And now that travel restrictions have been lifted, for the first time since Christmas we can get out-and-about to enjoy them.
Here are 13 of the most picturesque for a day trip.
9. Pennan
Film fans flock to Pennan as it was one of the locations for classic film Local Hero. The pretty 18th century fishing village in Scotland's north-east still has the famous red phone box from the movie. Photo: Canva
10. Fort Augustus
Set on the Caledonian Canal, near Loch Ness, Fort Augustus boasts amazing views and is a walker's paradise. Photo: Canva
11. Coldstream
Sitting on the north bank of the River Tweed on the English border, Coldstream has a historic bridge and a pretty market square. Photo: Canva
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