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Northumberland Northumberland is a non-metropolitan country in the North East of England. It shares the border with Cumbria towards the west, County Durham towards the south, Tyne and Wear towards the south east and the Scottish Borders council area towards the north. Northumberland has served as a battlefield for many battles because of it's location on the border of Scotland and England. This country was famous as a center for Catholicism in England and Jacobite feelings soon after the Restoration period. Northumberland formerly formed the core of the Anglian kingdom of Bernicia. Besides this, it was also a part of the Roman Empire. Spread over an area of 5,013 square kilometers, Northumberland currently has a population of 309,900. Northumberland has some unique traditions that cannot be found anywhere else in England. One can witness a perfect blend of Anglian, Celtic and Norse influences in this country. The traditional music of Northumberland reflects strong historical links between Scotland and Northumbria and is a delight to hear. Apart from music, there is much more in common between Northumberland and Scotland. Some of the places that are worth visiting in Northumberland include Northumberland National Park, Hadrian's Wall Country and Cheviot Hills. Natural landscapes and sun-kissed beaches of Northumberland never fail to cast a magical spell on the tourists. This country is full of fortified buildings, abbeys, priories and iconic landmarks. Northumberland is well connected with major cities of UK through its excellent transport. Newcastle Airport is the nearest airport that can be reached in less than one hour and all the major flights can be boarded from this airport. Northumberland is linked with Scotland and the south via the A1 London to the Edinburgh highway. This country is at a distance of three and half hours from London Kings Cross Railway Station. |