Places BryanKnight Wants to Go

No other place in Scotland has such a high concentration of prehistoric carved stone surfaces.

Reportedly the "most handsome" market cross in Scotland.

This 19th-century monument served an important purpose for fishermen thanks to its built-in barometer.

The unexpected mascot of Shetland's capital.

A miniature of a lighthouse acts as a beacon for what transpires inside this location.

A sculpture that commemorates an iconic photo of urban Scotland's past.

A sculpture commemorating the "world's best mouser" in what is likely Scotland's longest-running distillery

This modern work of art was a refreshing addition to one of the oldest theatres in the city.

A recreation of pop art pioneer Eduardo Luigi Paolozzi's London studio.

If you fly into Edinburgh Airport, it's possible to spot this prehistoric site without even getting off the plane.

Scotland is filled with standing stones that date back hundreds or thousands of years. This is not one of them.

The abandoned buildings of a hospital that saw most of its activity during the World Wars.

Hidden in this modern shopping center is a relic of 16th-century capital punishment.

It's said this was once the home of King James V's pet lion.

A sculpture in a secluded garden honors one of Edinburgh's most innovative thinkers and city planners.

This memorial celebrates the legacy of the British-Norwegian resistance movement during World War II.

This extinct volcano rises above Edinburgh and is special for its panoramic views over the city.

An urban megalith steeped in local lore.

This Neolithic-era complex boasts standing stones, a cairn, and the only henge in Western Scotland.

An impressive piece of infrastructure that seems outsized when considering it serves an island with a population of less than 300.

Aside from denoting a public square or market, this medieval structure was also a sign of a town's prosperity.

This collection of Neolithic monuments make up one of The U.K.'s richest archeological landscapes.

Believed to be the birthplace of John Balliol.

This fortified L-shaped tower is the ancient seat of clan Hannay.