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Birthplace of the "Cat in the Cradle" and a cluster of iconic, original windmills that let the Dutch tame the seas.

This sculpture honors a long-beloved English comic strip in the main character's hometown.

The dance of this huge clock is a magnificent and eerie commentary on good and evil in the history of humankind.

An 18th-century lighthouse built on a 16th-century castle is now a monument to the maritime beacons of Scotland.

From here, the loch appears to take the shape of mainland Scotland.

This huge concrete map of Scotland was built as a thank you gift from a Polish soldier.

The last manually operated turntable ferry in the world.

This jaw-dropping 19th-century bridge uses its reflection to form what appears to be a perfect circle.

Now home to a drinking establishment, this building has a macabre history.

A curious collection of mechanical moving figures.

Scotland's only funicular railway is also the United Kingdom's highest.

A giant pineapple, a symbol of hospitality, and an amazing vacation rental option.

The most loyal of little dogs, or a Victorian era publicity stunt?

This waterfall is one of the most spectacular natural features in the Scottish Lowlands.

A familiar otherworldly creature guards this 12th-century Scottish abbey.

This museum offers a glimpse into early 20th-century Glasgow life.

The oldest house in Glasgow is now a museum dedicated to the city's medieval history.

A 200-year-old collection of oddities and medical paraphernalia.

Now famous as the "Harry Potter bridge," this impressive concrete viaduct has long been an icon in its own right.

An ancient Scottish rock formation said to be the gravesite of a giant remains ensconced in legend and intrigue.

This dramatic landscape hidden on the Isle of Skye looks as though you've stepped into the magical realm.

One of the oldest scientific gardens in Britain, containing more than 13,302 plant species in its core collection.

The elaborate clockwork contraptions in this Scottish gallery create small worlds of whimsy and horror.

These fantastically named natural pools look like something out of a Scottish myth.