North Sea Collection

Scotland, Orkney Islands, Skara Brae Prehistoric Village. Skara Brae, a stone-built Neolithic settlement, located on the Bay of Skaill on the west coast of Mainland Orkney

England, Northumberland, Druridge Bay. A dramatic expanse of sand dunes fringing the picturesque beach at Druridge Bay, viwed shortly after sunrise

Dunvegan castle, isle of Skye, Inner hebrides, Scotland

England, Northumberland, Newbiggin by the sea. Coal dust revealed by a retreating wave on the Newbiggin by the sea beach

England, Tyne and Wear, Whitley Bay. Incoming tide engulfs the causeway linking St Marys Island & lifehouse to the mainland

England, Northumberland, Bamburgh Castle. Bamburgh Castle and dunes near Bamburgh village

Viking ship at sea
Norsemen at sea following their raven pilot. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

View of the village of Alnmouth with River Aln flowing into the North Sea, fringed by beautiful beaches, near Alnwick, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Heavy Lift Barge
Heavy lift barge Stavanger, North Sea oil capital, Rogaland, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

England, Cleveland, Saltburn-by-the-Sea. View from the top of the funicular railway, one of the worlds oldest water-powered cliff lifts, towards the Victorian Pier and North Sea Beach

Union Street, Aberdeen, 1962
Rosemount, Aberdeen, ABERDEENSHIRE, SCOTLAND facing North East. NCAP: Aerofilms Archive. - 26/10/1962

UK, England, Northumberland, Embleton Bay, Embleton Bay Beach, Dunstanburgh Castle

Northern Friesland (Nordfriesland), and islands, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, lithograph, published 1887
North Frisian Islands and Northern Friesland (Nordfriesland), the northernmost district of Germany, part of the state of Schleswig-Holstein. Lithograph, published in 1887

Sunrise at Rattray Head Lighthouse, north-east Scotland, January 2014. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually

Map of the Netherlands, lithograph, published in 1877
Map of the Netherlands. Lithograph, published in 1877

An elevated view of the fishing village of Staithes, North Yorkshire, England
Looking seawards over cottage rooftops of the fishing village of Staithes, North Yorkshire, England

North Sea at night, satellite image
North Sea at night. Black marble satellite image of the North Sea at night. Lights from ships and flares from gas and oil platforms can be seen. On land, more densely populated areas are brighter

Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) swimming towards camera, Orkney, Scotland, UK, August

Derelict fishing boats, Spiggi, Shetland Islands Scotland

Eroded arch called Marsden Rock, Tyne and Wear, North Sea

Bow Fiddle Rock, Portknockie, Moray, Scotland, United Kingdom

Model of Murchison North Sea Oil Rig

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Map of Europe in the time of Charlemagne, 768-814 AD. Printed color lithograph, 19th century

Arthurs Seat, Edinburgh, 1949
Waverley Station, Edinburgh, MIDLOTHIAN, SCOTLAND facing West. NCAP: Aerofilms Archive. - 20/11/1949

Gannets (Morus bassanus) diving to feed on discarded fish, Shetland, Scotland, UK, April

England, Tyne & Wear, St Marys Lighthouse. St Marys Island and Lighthouse, a popular tourist destination near Whitley Bay

Firth of Forth, UK, satellite image. The Firth of Forth is the major estuary of the River Forth in Scotland. The grey area at centre is the city of Edinburgh

Oil drilling rig, North Sea
Oil drilling rig. Byford Dolphin semi-submersible oil rig moored in the Cromarty Firth at the town of Invergordon, Scotland

Jackup oil drilling rig, North Sea
Jackup oil drilling rig. Ensco 80 oil rig being towed up the Cromarty Firth passing the town of Invergordon. Photographed in the North Sea, Scotland

England, North Yorkshire, Whitby. One of the entrance piers of Whitby Harbour at dawn

Spanish Armada, 1588
Defeat of the Spanish Armada by the English navy, 1588. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of an earlier illustration

The long sandy beach beside the Ackergill Links at Sinclairs Bay

Image taken with a Holga medium format 120 film toy camera of view out to North Sea at dusk with sea washing around old wooden groynes, Alnmouth, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom, Europe

MAP OF THE COURSE OF THE WEAR, in North East England rises in the Pennines and flows eastwards, mostly through County Durham to the North Sea in the City of Sunderland.Is one of the regions longest

Sweden and Norway, lithograph, published in 1878
Ancient map of Sweden and Norway. Lithograph, published in 1878

Antique map of Denmark

Blackness Castle, Blackness, Firth of Forth, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Oil drilling rig at night, North Sea
Oil drilling rig at night. Byford Dolphin semi-submersible oil rig moored in the Cromarty Firth at the town of Invergordon, Scotland

Oil drilling rig, North Sea
Oil drilling rig. Byford Dolphin semi-submersible oil rig moored in the Cromarty Firth at the town of Invergordon, Scotland

England, Northumberland, Bamburgh. Sea Thrift growing along a rocky outcrop north of Bamburgh Castle

Sandy beach, blue sky and clouds, Schiermonnikoog, West Frisian Islands, Friesland, The Netherlands (Holland), Europe

Portrait of Ballan wrasse (Labrus bergylta), St Abbs (St Abbs and Eyemouth Voluntary Marine Reserve), Berwickshire, Scotland, UK, October 2011

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Danish Viking ship " Raven" at sea, showing oars and sails. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Reine Bay, Sakrisoy and Hamnoy village with Olstind peak covered with snow, Lofoten Islands, Norway

Map of Schleswig-Holstein, northernmost state of Germany, lithograph, published 1887
Map of Schleswig-Holstein, northernmost state of Germany. Lithograph, published in 1887

Puffin (Fratercula arctica) swimming underwater, Farne Islands, Northumberland, UK, July

Map of Prussia, c1872. Creator: Unknown
Map of Prussia, c1872. Showing the various regions including Holstein, Hanover, Westphalia, Lower Rhine, Lorraine, Nassau, Cassel, Saxony, Brandedburg, Silesia, Pomerania, West Prussia

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) just under surface, off Shetland, Scotland, UK. First ever underwater images of humpbacks in British waters

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Discover the breathtaking beauty of the North Sea, where history and nature collide. From Dunvegan Castle on the enchanting Isle of Skye in Scotland's Inner Hebrides to the stunning sand dunes of Druridge Bay in England's Northumberland, this coastal wonderland will leave you spellbound. Witness the captivating drama as the incoming tide engulfs the causeway linking St Marys Island and lifehouse in Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear. Marvel at Bamburgh Castle standing proudly amidst rolling dunes near Bamburgh village, a true testament to Northumberland's rich heritage. Venture further north to explore Skara Brae Prehistoric Village on Scotland's Orkney Islands, a fascinating glimpse into ancient civilizations. Feel like a true Viking as you set sail on a majestic ship across these historic waters or witness the might of a Heavy Lift Barge navigating through its vast expanse. Take in panoramic views from Alnmouth village with River Aln flowing gracefully into the North Sea or immerse yourself in nostalgia at Staithes fishing village in North Yorkshire. The charm is undeniable. Embrace tranquility along Embleton Bay Beach with Dunstanburgh Castle looming majestically nearby or soak up seaside vibes at Newbiggin by-the-sea, where golden sands meet azure waves. And don't miss out on Saltburn-by-the-Sea's top-of-the-world view from its iconic funicular railway. The North Sea beckons adventurers and dreamers alike with its diverse landscapes and hidden treasures. So come experience this coastal paradise that seamlessly blends history, natural wonders, and endless awe.