A poetic monument to the Scottish Parliament.

Ruined 11th century abbey built by King David I in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Near the former site of numerous witch burnings, this lavish Edinburgh mainstay pays homage to Scotland's brutal history.

Overlooked by many, the two famous Scottish warriors guard the main gate of Edinburgh Castle.

A six-ton wedding present for the King of the Scots.

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

The heads of two giant mythological water horses honor Scotland's horselord past.

A series of mysterious metal artwork adorn this harbor walkway.

The ruins of this gorgeous clifftop castle look like something from a fantasy novel.

An 18th-century industrial site, repurposed in WWII, along the wild North Sea coast.

It's believed a castle existed at this site since the 12th century.

An unusually shaped lighthouse with origins rooted in heartbreak.

This remote Scottish island has the only round church in the nation.

If you can’t dive into a whisky cask, this swimming pool might be the next best thing. 

According to local legend, this church was built with two doors, so that residents of two rival villages had their own entrances.

These quaint cottages feature built-in signaling devices for fishermen.

A doctor had this large tub carved into rocks to facilitate easier seawater bathing.

More stones than Stonehenge, all scattered within a windswept landscape sure to enchant 'Outlander' fans.

Dating back roughly 240 million years to the Triassic period, it was left by a large, 12-foot-long crocodile ancestor called a Chirotherium or "hand-beast".

The remains of prehistoric monument make this place feel secluded, as if history wants to tell you something.

This ethereal, rainforest-like gorge is home to waterfalls, quaint bridges, and fairy folk.

The first woman in America to receive a medical degree.

This bronze cat looks out over the Linlithgow Canal.

The fictional birthplace of the Chief Engineer aboard the Starship Enterprise.