Lerwick, Scotland
Lerwick Public Sign Snail
The unexpected mascot of Shetland's capital.
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Lerwick, Scotland
The unexpected mascot of Shetland's capital.
Outer Hebrides, Scotland
Although it appears much older, this castle-like tower is actually a Georgian-era folly.
Nairn, Scotland
In the Scottish Highlands, this 13th-century castle ruin is hidden at the end of a farm track.
Isle of Skye, Scotland
This ruined castle is said to be the legendary keep of a Viking princess.
Ballachulish, Scotland
The location of the Bridge of Death and the Gorge of Eternal Peril in "Monty Python and the Holy Grail."
Marrakesh, Morocco
One of the two original gateways into the Kasbah, this gateway is a nesting site for storks.
Marrakesh, Morocco
Morocco's largest Jewish cemetery.
Marrakesh, Morocco
Numerous impressive carvings are embedded in the trees lining this street in Marrakech.
Marrakesh, Morocco
The largest cactus farm in Africa.
Marrakesh, Morocco
This vast masterpiece of Moroccan architecture spreads across 20 acres.
Marrakesh, Morocco
The oldest monument in Marrakesh and the city's only surviving example of Almoravid architecture.
Marrakesh, Morocco
This amazing oasis of art and plants is hidden on the outskirts of Marrakesh.
Marrakesh, Morocco
The largest madrasa in Morocco once housed more than 900 students within its exquisite walls.
Zurich, Switzerland
One of a series of no-purpose kinetic artworks by Swiss sculptor Jean Tinguely.
North Berwick, Scotland
An amazing model of a whale's jaw bone pays homage to the region's seafaring traditions.
Hermitage, Scotland
This castle resides in a valley known for immense bloodshed during the Middle Ages.
Melrose, Scotland
This massive, 30-foot-tall statue of the famed Scottish knight overlooks a grassy knoll.
Canonbie, Scotland
This 16th-century tower house has a little hidden secret and a connection to an Apollo astronaut.
Eastriggs, Scotland
The Devil’s Porridge tells the story of HM Factory Gretna and the munitions girls who mixed deadly chemicals.
Glencoe, Scotland
A solemn memorial in a majestic setting that honors a 1692 tragedy.
Bowmore, Scotland
This remote Scottish island has the only round church in the nation.
Isle of Islay, Scotland
It's believed a castle existed at this site since the 12th century.
Sorbie, Scotland
This fortified L-shaped tower is the ancient seat of clan Hannay.
Kirkcudbright, Scotland
A 17th-century building that once served as the town's courthouse and jail is now a thriving art center.