Scotland
St. Andrew’s Old Kirk
Did a Halloween gathering at this site kick off Scotland’s witch trials?
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Scotland
Did a Halloween gathering at this site kick off Scotland’s witch trials?
North Berwick, Scotland
The ruins of the second of three churches dedicated to the saint in a touristic Scottish town.
North Berwick, Scotland
An amazing model of a whale's jaw bone pays homage to the region's seafaring traditions.
Prestonpans, Scotland
The medley of artwork tells the history of this Scottish town.
Carberry, Scotland
A small stone pillar marks the spot where Mary, Queen of Scots, spent her final hours as a free woman.
Isle of Anglesey, Wales
The lighthouse is on a island which is connected to another island, which is connected to another island, which is connected to one of the largest islands in the world.
Newborough, Wales
Legends say that this small island was the final resting place of the Welsh saint of lovers.
Llandudno, Wales
This 6th-century church honors St. Tudno, the patron saint of Llandudno.
Llandudno, Wales
One of the few surviving street funiculars in the world.
Llandudno, Wales
In a resort town where the real Alice spent her summer holidays, iconic characters create a curious trail.
Conwy, Wales
A former fisherman's hut deemed too small for habitation is now a delightful tourist draw.
Conwy, Wales
One of the oldest suspension bridges in the world blends in perfectly with a medieval castle.
Caernarfon, Wales
A tiny village in Wales claims the name of a noble medieval hound slain for a crime he didn't commit.
Gwynedd, Wales
A miniature Italianate fantasy village on the coast of Wales and the set of ITC classic "The Prisoner."
Caernarfon, Wales
This Welsh hotel is the spiritual home of the British 1953 Everest expedition, the first successful ascent of Mount Everest.
Caernarfon, Wales
The highest peak in Wales is said to be the final resting place of a giant killed by King Arthur.
Llanberis, Wales
The stately remains of Llywelyn the Great's mighty fortress.
Llanberis, Wales
What was once the world's second largest slate quarry is now a surreal post-industrial landscape
Dorset, England
This commemorative stone was erected near the first Scout campsite.
Canterbury, England
Inspired by Thomas Stothard's painting of the "Journey to Canterbury," albeit with Canterbury natives.
Folkestone, England
One English town's celebratory landmark spurred more trouble than anticipated.
Windsor, England
The patch of land below the memorial was gifted by the British to the United States.
Windsor, England
A replica of the steam engine that hauled Queen Victoria's Royal Train is on display at Windsor.