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This ruined castle is said to be the legendary keep of a Viking princess.

This remarkable sculpture symbolizes the regeneration in this Glasgow suburb.

The castle that provided the setting for much of 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' is now a pilgrimage site for fans.

A discarded umbrella stand from a women's prison is an object of pride at a library that is dedicated to women's culture and achievements.

A spring purported to have healing properties lies just outside Scotland's capital.

An unpaid bill, a stolen stone, and a famous fashion designer rest peacefully alongside a heroine of Highlands history.

This unusual 15th-century house of worship once catered to those who sought its healing properties.

The ruins of this magnificent Scottish castle blend both Gothic and Renaissance architectural styles.

Twenty carved heads in Glasgow take a comical, modern twist to the medieval apotropaic, avenger of evil.

A monument honoring 81 residents of this Scottish town who were executed for witchcraft in the 16th century.

This Georgian mansion blends historical significance with an impressive art collection within picturesque surroundings.

One of the city's oldest pubs displays a skull said to belong to the country's last witch burned at the stake.

These crumbling ruins are all that's left of the ancestral home of Clan Crawford.

A mythological Celtic beast built with thousands of colorful tiles stands guard over a historic canal junction.

This giant foot is all that remains of a massive concrete play structure that once stood on the outskirts of Edinburgh.

An exceptional engineering feat that facilitates the migration of salmon upstream during their breeding season.

The only panel of the Great Tapestry of Scotland that has been replaced, after the original was stolen.

A reminder of the gruesome punishments delivered to those who were found guilty during Scotland's witchcraft trials.

The oldest subscription library in Britain was started by lead miners in southwest Scotland.

These storage facilities offer a behind-the-scenes look at some of Edinburgh's biggest museums.

This ruins of an abandoned Victorian-era mental health facility.

The oldest working camera obscura in the world sits on the top floor of an old windmill tower.

The ruins of this 19th-century Scottish Baronial mansion reflect the architectural heritage and history of Scotland's aristocracy.

A collection of unique objects showcasing the university’s achievements in the medical field.