Edinburgh, Scotland
The Scotsman Steps
The colorful stairs are made with marble from the world's major quarries.
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Edinburgh, Scotland
The colorful stairs are made with marble from the world's major quarries.
Stirling, Scotland
Legend says this rock was once a chopping block for public executions.
Lundin Links, Scotland
A trio of giant megalithic stones in the middle of a golf course.
Melrose, Scotland
The heart of a Scottish legend had a centuries-long journey before reaching its final resting place.
Aberdeen, Scotland
Scotland's oldest medieval bridge is also among the last reminders of early medieval Aberdeen.
Outer Hebrides, Scotland
This remote Scottish isle is only inhabited by seals, birds, and the memory of a tragic settlement.
Stromness, Scotland
Thanks to both terrific preservation and historic vandalism this ancient site is known as the "Heart of Neolithic Orkney."
Dumbarton, Scotland
This volcanic plug boasts the longest recorded history of any Scottish stronghold.
Bragar, Scotland
A whale's jawbone and a malfunctioning harpoon welcome you to the village of Bragar and its lore.
Saint Andrews, Scotland
This bronze statue was erected to honor a small Scottish town's beloved stray cat.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Touching this 18th-century Scottish philosopher’s toe allegedly conjures good fortune.
Traquair, Scotland
The main gates have been locked since 1745 and will remain so until the Stuart Dynasty returns to the throne.
Failford, Scotland
A historic cave in Scotland once served as a hiding place for a famous Covenanter.
Invergordon, Scotland
Where the sleeping monsters of Scotland's oil industry are left to rust.
Carloway, Scotland
A magnificent, iconic stone tower in the Scottish Highlands.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Enter this small nook and you'll be surrounded by 360 degrees of street art.
Comrie, Scotland
Built to hold the worst of the worst of the Nazi war prisoners.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The U.K.'s first underground railway line is now a lively thoroughfare for runners and cyclists.
Alexandria, Scotland
An eccentric aristocrat brought these Australian natives to their current Scottish home.
Edinburgh, Scotland
These steps offer a breathtaking view of one of Europe's most besieged fortresses.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This alley off Edinburgh's Royal Mile contains remnants of the city's seedier history.
Dalmally, Scotland
Overlooking a Scottish loch, this beautifully crumbling castle once inspired a poem by William Wordsworth.
Birnam, Scotland
Macbeth's infamous "Great Birnam Wood."
Edinburgh, Scotland
This early version of the guillotine was used to execute the man responsible for its construction.