Dowth, Ireland
Newgrange
The ancient tomb acts as a calendar that keeps perfect time.
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Dowth, Ireland
The ancient tomb acts as a calendar that keeps perfect time.
Kerry, Ireland
Perfectly preserved ancient monastery in an impossibly dramatic location on a rocky island in the Atlantic.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Remnants of the 16th-century defensive wall still stand unassumingly within Edinburgh.
Foyers, Scotland
A Scottish manor with a history of mysterious fires, magic, and eccentric tales
Edinburgh, Scotland
A statue in the heart of Edinburgh honors a bear that served in the Polish military during World War II.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The fountain marks the area where hundreds of accused witches were burned at the stake.
Athlone, Ireland
The oldest pub in Ireland may also be the oldest surviving bar in the entire world.
Offaly, Ireland
Behemoth, cannon-like telescope operated by generations of Irish earls.
York, England
Follow the original medieval paths that wind through this intriguing section of the city.
York, England
One of the shortest streets in York has an especially odd name.
York, England
A century-old tradition has culminated in a small but singular collection of feline effigies.
Glasgow, Scotland
Displaced highlanders would take shelter from the wet Scottish climate under the large walled bridge at Glasgow Central Station.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Overlooked by many, the two famous Scottish warriors guard the main gate of Edinburgh Castle.
Glenfinnan, Scotland
A close look reveals that the Scottish monument is just slightly off-kilter.
Glenfinnan, Scotland
Now famous as the "Harry Potter bridge," this impressive concrete viaduct has long been an icon in its own right.
Edinburgh, Scotland
A six-ton wedding present for the King of the Scots.
Glasgow, Scotland
This stately monument has been wearing a traffic cone hat for decades much to the delight of the locals.
Glasgow, Scotland
A scattered trail of street art adds a pop of color to the city's stark structures.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The tomb of one of Scotland's bloody historic villains is a magnet for bumbling desecrators.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The most loyal of little dogs, or a Victorian era publicity stunt?
Edinburgh, Scotland
A sweet symbol marks the place where torturous executions were once carried out.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Protecting the dead from opportunistic body snatchers.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.
Alexandria, Scotland
Largest lake in Great Britain measured by surface area.