Port Erin, Isle of Man
Isle of Man Steam Railway
A 150-year-old steam locomotive crosses the southern half of the island daily.
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Places I've been
Places this traveler has marked as been there.
Glasgow, Scotland
The Scotia Bar
Glasgow's oldest pub has a proud literary tradition and possibly a ghost or two.
Glasgow, Scotland
Collins Temperance Fountain
A warning against "the demon drink" adorns the northwest entrance of Glasgow Green.
Glasgow, Scotland
The Trongate Cherub
An angelic, yet demonic-looking figurine presides over one of Glasgow's most ancient streets.
Glasgow, Scotland
Glasgow Police Museum
This hidden gem reveals the history of Britain's first police force.
Glasgow, Scotland
Hutchesons' Hall Statues
A brother statue swap has adorned this building's facade for centuries.
Glasgow, Scotland
Glasgow City Chambers' Staircase
The ornate structure is part of a building boasting more marble than the Vatican.
Glasgow, Scotland
George Square Imperial Measurements
A small collection of objects of a bygone era hide in plain view.
Oban, Scotland
McCaig’s Tower
Looking strangely like Rome's Colosseum, this unfinished tower has dominated the skyline for over 100 years.
Isle of Iona, Scotland
Iona Abbey
A small island abbey is the final resting place of many medieval Scottish monarchs, including the real Macbeth.
Isle of Barra, Scotland
Barra Head Lighthouse
The highest lighthouse in Scotland shines from an abandoned island.
Outer Hebrides, Scotland
Scalpay Bridge
An impressive piece of infrastructure that seems outsized when considering it serves an island with a population of less than 300.
Outer Hebrides, Scotland
'Time and Tide Bell' at Bosta Beach
One of a series of sculptures making a statement about sea-level rise in the United Kingdom.
Callanish, Scotland
Callanish Stones
The mysterious megaliths have enchanted and intrigued visitors for thousands of years.
Carloway, Scotland
Dun Carloway
A magnificent, iconic stone tower in the Scottish Highlands.
Garenin, Scotland
Gearrannan Blackhouse Village
Spend the night in this formerly abandoned traditional Scottish village.
Bragar, Scotland
Whale Bone Arch
A whale's jawbone and a malfunctioning harpoon welcome you to the village of Bragar and its lore.
Baile an Truiseil, Scotland
Clach an Truseil
The 5,000-year-old megalith is believed to be Scotland's tallest standing stone.
Eoropaidh, Scotland
Rubha Robhanais: The Butt of Lewis Lighthouse
A red-brick beacon stands against the tempestuous Atlantic, on the windiest site in the United Kingdom.
Outer Hebrides, Scotland
The Bridge to Nowhere
A failed infrastructure project now owns this unique moniker.
Outer Hebrides, Scotland
Iolaire Memorial
A memorial dedicated to a boating accident that was bringing troops back home from World War I.
Glasgow, Scotland
Paddle Steamer Waverley
This vessel is the final ocean-going paddle steamer in the world.
Glasgow, Scotland
Mackintosh House
The home of two of Scotland's most important artists has been reassembled in the Hunterian Art Gallery.
Glasgow, Scotland
Kelvingrove Pipe Organ
Inside this art museum resides one of Glasgow's most famous musical instruments.
