Bridge of Allan, Scotland
Ben Gunn's Cave
A carved bench marks the Scottish cave that inspired the classic adventure novel "Treasure Island."
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Bridge of Allan, Scotland
A carved bench marks the Scottish cave that inspired the classic adventure novel "Treasure Island."
Birnam, Scotland
This Birnam-based garden honors the legacy of 19th-century children’s book author Beatrix Potter.
Birnam, Scotland
Macbeth's infamous "Great Birnam Wood."
Perth and Kinross, Scotland
Described by William Wordsworth as a "World of Wonder."
Fortingall, Scotland
Possibly the oldest living thing in Europe, more likely a pagan survivor.
Killin, Scotland
Cascading waterfalls mark the gateway to the ancient burial place of Clan Macnab.
Melrose, Scotland
This massive, 30-foot-tall statue of the famed Scottish knight overlooks a grassy knoll.
Melrose, Scotland
It's said that at this location, a Scottish poet met the Queen of the Fairies.
Melrose, Scotland
The heart of a Scottish legend had a centuries-long journey before reaching its final resting place.
Peebles, Scotland
An abandoned, desolate train tunnel that was used during World War II.
Traquair, Scotland
The main gates have been locked since 1745 and will remain so until the Stuart Dynasty returns to the throne.
Bugarach, France
Small French town or alien garage?
Carcassonne, France
Historic medieval fortified city in southwest France.
Salamanca, Spain
An unusual but excellent display created in the 1930s as propaganda against the Freemasons.
Cuenca, Spain
Cliffside houses provide a spectacular view from their perch above the valley.
Alicante, Spain
Legends surround this natural rock formation that looks like a Moorish king wearing a crown.
Benidorm, Spain
This 47-story "M" needed 20 years to be completed
Seville, Spain
The world's largest wooden structure.
Stirling, Scotland
The main residence of the Erskine family and the hereditary keeper of the nearby royal Stirling Castle.
Dalmally, Scotland
This eclectic sanctuary is a hodgepodge of various architectural styles, all crammed into one building.
Stirling, Scotland
A striking glass tribute to two sisters who suffered during Scotland's "Killing Time."
Edinburgh, Scotland
These tiny effigies are believed to represent victims of Edinburgh’s notorious Anatomy Murders.
Edinburgh, Scotland
One of the oldest scientific gardens in Britain, containing more than 13,302 plant species in its core collection.
Rennes-le-Château, France
French commune at the heart of conspiracies.