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‘Along the Borders’: Pre-Order My First Book From Penguin Random House!

‘Along the Borders’: Pre-Order My First Book From Penguin Random House!

by Richard Collett | Nov 13, 2025 | Stories, United Kingdom

News Claxon! My first book, ‘Along the Borders: In search of what divides and unites the British Isles’, published April 30th 2026 by Penguin Random House, is now available for pre-order! 4 years ago, I found myself travelling along the banks of the River...
Essential Gear for UK Mountain Adventures and Coastal Travel

Essential Gear for UK Mountain Adventures and Coastal Travel

by Richard Collett | Nov 1, 2025 | Stories, United Kingdom

Discover top tips on how to pack for an adventure in the UK’s mountains and along its spectacular coastline. Planning a trip around the United Kingdom often means preparing for multiple climates, weather patterns and of course, experiences. One day, you might be...
How Many Cities in the United Kingdom? Everything You Need to Know.

How Many Cities in the United Kingdom? Everything You Need to Know.

by Richard Collett | May 2, 2024 | Borders, United Kingdom

From London and Cardiff to Belfast and Edinburgh, there are 76 cities in the United Kingdom. Here’s everything you need to know. The United Kingdom has a very specific definition of a city. City status in the UK is officially granted by the reigning monarch...
How Many Cities in England? Everything You Need to Know.

How Many Cities in England? Everything You Need to Know.

by Richard Collett | Jan 9, 2024 | Borders, United Kingdom

With Milton Keynes, Colchester and Doncaster all being granted city status during the Queen’s 2022 Jubilee celebrations, there are now 55 cities in England. Here’s everything you need to know. How many cities are in England? Make a quick Google search and...
How Many Cities in Scotland? Everything You Need to Know.

How Many Cities in Scotland? Everything You Need to Know.

by Richard Collett | Jan 5, 2024 | Borders, United Kingdom

With Dunfermline gaining city status in 2022, there are now 8 cities in Scotland. Here’s everything you need to know! During Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations in 2022, Dunfermline became the newest city in Scotland. Dunfermline’s...
How Many Counties in the UK (United Kingdom)?

How Many Counties in the UK (United Kingdom)?

by Richard Collett | Dec 5, 2023 | Borders, United Kingdom

From Aberdeenshire to Yorkshire, from England to Northern Ireland, how many counties are in the UK? Here’s everything you need to know. The United Kingdom is a union of four distinct countries comprising England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland....
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I'm Richard. Penguin author. World traveller. History lover. Border nerd and travel journalist.

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Along the Borders chronicles my multi-year journey along Britain's borders, boundaries and frontiers. Published by Penguin Random House, and available now!

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