Europe from Above Season 1 Episode 4 United Kingdom

Europe from Above is a stunning series that takes viewers on a breathtaking journey across some of the most beautiful and historic cities of Europe from a bird's eye view. In episode four, titled 'United Kingdom', the programme is designed to take you around the United Kingdom without leaving the comfort of your sofa or even your home.

This fourth episode opens up with the breathtaking view over the lush green fields of Scotland with its legendary castles highlighting the beauty of the area. The Scotland opener does not stop there as viewers get to catch sight of the famous Edinburgh Castle and Scotsman Hotel. The breath-taking scenery of the region is captured in Scotland's stunning coastlines and historic sites. Some of them are the St. Conan's Kirk, which looks like a miniature medieval castle, and the ruins of the Kilchurn Castle located by the shimmering waters of Loch Awe.

As the episode moves towards England, the Bird's eye view catches up with the Nation Capital, London, overlooking its iconic landmarks, such as London eye, Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge & Big Ben. The aerial footage of the UK's capital is enhanced with the unique view of the regions around it, including the Green Belt, Greenwich and the upcoming docklands and Elephant and Castle areas. Not stopping there, the show takes the viewers to the UK's second-largest city of Birmingham. The city's buzzing city centre is captured, along with its impressive canal network, also known as the Venice of the UK.

Continuing south, the bird's-eye view takes us to Hampshire, showcasing the historical landmarks of the region. With the Hampshire's royal landmarks such as the Winchester Cathedral, where Jane Austen lies, and the Netley Abbey's ruins form part of the region's defining skyline. Hovering around, the camera catches up with some of the filming locations that have brought some of the famous movie production in the world, such as James Bond Casino Royale, to this region.

Moving towards the coastal area, the bird's-eye view adventure reaches Cornwall, one of the UK's most beautiful regions. The coastline is adorned with stunning sandy beaches and breath-taking cliffs that contrast with the sparkling blue waters of the Atlantic ocean. The show takes an aerial tour of St. Michaels Mount, one of the UK's most prominent landmarks, and the imposing Tintagel Castle, believed to be King Arthur's birthplace, located on the Cornish cliffs.

As the show draws near its end, it captures the view of the beauty spots in Wales, including Gower Peninsula, Snowdonia National Park and South Wales Valleys. Wales is also renowned for its industrial heritage. From this point, the show offers a view of the astonishing South Wales Valleys, which played a critical part during the industrial revolution with its coal mines that powered the UK's development. The valley offers a rich cultural heritage that also includes a display of the region's rugby tradition with the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff.

The final portion of the episode briefly touches on the uniqueness of Northern Ireland. The country's natural beauty highlights that Northern Ireland is much more than its history, as the bird's eye view view captures the stunning coastline, including the Giant's Causeway, which is also listed as UNESCO's world heritage site. The show also focuses on the city of Belfast, highlighting its rich culture that has put the region on the world map through its entertainment industry.

In summary, the United Kingdom offers an exquisite blend of natural and urban landscapes. This latest episode of Europe From Above takes us across the UK's historical, cultural, and natural landmarks, showcasing its beauty from an entirely different perspective. The bird's eye view perspective gets you closer to the UK's beauty, making somewhat an impressive visual appeal to the whole experience.