Places Douglas Wants to Go

The oldest library in Scotland was built from the remains of a church to hold a churchman's library.

The 5,000-year-old megalith is believed to be Scotland's tallest standing stone.

This alley off Edinburgh's Royal Mile contains remnants of the city's seedier history.

Wonderfully preserved Victorian factory, complete with a preserved steam powered engine house.

A secret door leads to this cozy dive that sells only “milk.”

The colorful stairs are made with marble from the world's major quarries.

This volcanic plug boasts the longest recorded history of any Scottish stronghold.

The abandoned transportation hub hides within the Glasgow attraction it once served.

These semi-natural waterfalls hint at the park's Victorian-era industrial past.

Touching this 18th-century Scottish philosopher’s toe allegedly conjures good fortune.

Sprawled across the Great Hall ceiling are various constellations and images relating to the zodiac.

This Shetland Islands bus shelter may be small, but it squeezes in a couch, a desk, some art, and even an old telly.

The Guinness Record holder for largest hedge in the world is a verdant Scottish bulwark.

The ruins of a medieval seminary some say is the oldest university site in Scotland.

Legend says this rock was once a chopping block for public executions.

The discovery of this Neolithic settlement, which contained a Stone Age "cathedral," threw archaeologists for a loop.

This abandoned oil depot produces world's longest echo in a manmade structure.

An optical Illusion once believed to be an electrical phenomenon.

This Birnam-based garden honors the legacy of 19th-century children’s book author Beatrix Potter.

These ruins are a hidden gem, complete with fantastic views over the cliff edge.

The heart of a Scottish legend had a centuries-long journey before reaching its final resting place.

A whale's jawbone and a malfunctioning harpoon welcome you to the village of Bragar and its lore.

Thanks to both terrific preservation and historic vandalism this ancient site is known as the "Heart of Neolithic Orkney."

This remote Scottish isle is only inhabited by seals, birds, and the memory of a tragic settlement.