Architectural Oddities in Scotland

A never-finished memorial to the heroes of the Napoleonic War has become "Scotland's Folly."

Twenty carved heads in Glasgow take a comical, modern twist to the medieval apotropaic, avenger of evil.

According to local legend, this church was built with two doors, so that residents of two rival villages had their own entrances.

A brother statue swap has adorned this building's facade for centuries.

This remote Scottish island has the only round church in the nation.

A 16th-century castle unexpectedly nestled within a post-war housing development.

This unassuming shed was the stage for a monumental event in British history.

These quaint cottages feature built-in signaling devices for fishermen.

The bell that once tolled atop a lost Edinburgh gate now hangs for all to see.

The ornate structure is part of a building boasting more marble than the Vatican.

Looking strangely like Rome's Colosseum, this unfinished tower has dominated the skyline for over 100 years.

It's a mystery how these curious columns wound up in an Edinburgh suburb.

The 20th-century chapel’s intricate woodwork includes amazing details, most notably angels playing bagpipes.

This 16th-century close preserves an unusual piece of Edinburgh's transportation history.

A mysterious ruin shrouded in more folklore than fact.

This eclectic sanctuary is a hodgepodge of various architectural styles, all crammed into one building.