The Guinness Record holder for largest hedge in the world is a verdant Scottish bulwark.

A familiar otherworldly creature guards this 12th-century Scottish abbey.

This modern labyrinth lies in the shadow of a ruined medieval castle.

Now in ruins, this castle stood for centuries and saw a number of gruesome events.

Twice a day this ancient path disappears with the tides, leaving the Holy Island of Lindisfarne out to sea.

This tidal island, a sacred site in early English Christianity, was the target of a notable Viking invasion.

The heart of a Scottish legend had a centuries-long journey before reaching its final resting place.

This stately monument has been wearing a traffic cone hat for decades much to the delight of the locals.

At 1,732 feet above sea level, this spectacularly isolated yet surprisingly bustling bar is the highest pub in Britain.

The Origin of On the Origin of Species.

The view that inspired the scenes of Dracula's first landing in England.

This coin collecting cod is over 130 years old, and the United Kingdom's smallest listed structure.

Britain's tallest megalith towers over the cemetery of a quiet English village.

The names Lúthien and Beren can be found inscribed on the shared grave of the famous writer and his beloved wife and muse.

A medieval replica of King Arthur's legendary table, the Round Table hanging in Winchester Castle was decorated by Henry VIII.

Follow the original medieval paths that wind through this intriguing section of the city.

A collection documenting Nazi occupation of Norway, including a painting believed to be made by Hitler.

The world's northernmost aquarium looks like it has fallen over.

The world's northernmost botanic garden has 25 collections of plants from arctic and alpine regions.

Mound of stones marking the burial site of the world's most famous orca.

A thin pane of glass keeps visitors from sliding off this futuristic skywalk.

Longest road tunnel in the world features an air treatment plant and the illusion of daylight.

For six months of the year, three giant mirrors direct a pool of sunshine onto this otherwise occluded town.

Nordic giants resurrected from the sea and restored to their former greatness.