North Sea Collection

Scotland, Orkney Islands, Skara Brae Prehistoric Village

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Derelict fishing boats, Spiggi, Shetland Islands Scotland

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

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

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

The long sandy beach beside the Ackergill Links at Sinclairs Bay

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

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

St. Andrews Castle, Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Whaler Phoenix entering Whitby Harbour (oil on canvas)
7064110 Whaler Phoenix entering Whitby Harbour (oil on canvas) by Chambers, George the Elder (1803-40); 63.4x91.4 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

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

Map of the North Sea and the Baltic, c1914, (c1920). Creator: John Bartholomew & Son
Map of the North Sea and the Baltic, c1914, (c1920)

The Baltic Sea and Its Approaches, First World War, c1915, (c1920). Map of part of northern Europe, showing sections of the coasts of Norway, Sweden, Russia, Germany and Denmark

Shingle beach and chalk cliffs along the North Sea coast at Yport, Normandy, France, June 2018

England, Northumberland, Howick Bathing House. Howick Bath House, on the Northumberland Heritage Coast, shortly after dawn

Map of North and East sea 1896
Andres Allgemeiner Handatlas - Bielefeld und Leipzig 1896

Margate Kent UK City Street Map
Vector Illustration of a City Street Map of Margate, Kent, UK. Included files are EPS (v10) and Hi-Res JPG

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

Norway, Egersund waterfront

England, Northumberland, Alnmouth. Boats on the tidal Aln Estuary at Alnmouth. The hill in the distance is known as Church Hill

Fireworks at Peterhead harbour, Scotland, UK, July 2016

Map of Prussia, c1872. Creator: Unknown
Map of Prussia, c1872

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

Warebeth Beach at dawn with view to Hoy, Orkney, Scotland, UK, November 2014

Canvey Island Essex UK City Street Map
Vector Illustration of a City Street Map of Canvey Island, Essex, UK. Included files are EPS (v10) and Hi-Res JPG

South Shields - All The Fun Of The Fair. 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Antique map of Denmark

Retreat of the Spanish Armada from England in stormy seas, 1588. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Sea fight between the American ship Bonhomme Richard and the British HMS Serapis, 1779. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Rosemount, Aberdeen, 1947
Rosemount, Aberdeen, ABERDEENSHIRE, SCOTLAND facing West - 19/06/1947

England, Northumberland, Beadnell. Boats moored within the Harbour Walls of the Beadnell Harbour - viewed at low tide

England, Northumberland, Seahouses. Boats moored in the harbour at Seahouses, known as The Gateway to the Farne Islands

Adult northern fulmar (Fulmarus glacialis) reflected in flight on calm seas near Sisimiut
Abstract rows of multicolored hyacinths and tulips in bloom at the Keukenhof Botanical Garden, Lisse, South Holland, The Netherlands, Europe

Sunrise - over the North Sea, Northumberland National Park, England
USH-3302 Sunrise - over the North Sea Northumberland National Park, England Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Sunset at Hopfensee Lake, near Fussen, Allgau, Allgau Alps, Bavaria, Germany, Europe
Abstract image of the view from Alnmouth Beach to the North Sea, Alnmouth, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Scotland, Scottish Borders, St Abbs Nature Reserve
Scotland, Scottish Borders, St Abbs National Nature Reserve. The St Abbs lighthouse, erected in 1862 after the sinking of the Martello on Carr Rock five years previously

Scotland, Scottish Borders, St Abbs. Waves crashing against rocky outcrops near the harbour of St Abbs

Fishing vessel "Ocean Pioneer"nearing Fraserburgh Harbour
Fishing vessel " Ocean Pioneer" nearing Fraserburgh Harbour, with waves crashing against the harbour wall. Scotland, February 2011

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

Antquie Map of Prussia
Vintage map of Prussia from 1837

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

Map of the Zwin Area (oil on canvas)
490040 Map of the Zwin Area (oil on canvas) by Hervy, Jehan de (fl.1472-1507); Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; (add.info.: See also 490038 & 490039.); © Art in Flanders

Beach chairs on the west beach of Rantum, Sylt, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Sunrise on the east beach of List, Sylt, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Beach Chairs at the north sea, Sylt, North Frisia, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, Europe

Ruined doorway of Whitby abbey frames the town, Whitby, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Wenningstedt-Braderup, Sylt island, North Frisia, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Map of British Isles, lithograph, lithograph, published in 1876
Map of British Isles. Lithograph, published in 1876

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

Gannets, Shetland Island, Scotland

Atlantic puffins, Shetland Islands Scotland

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EDITORS COMMENTS

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.