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Even after the church tried to wipe the practice out, this pagan festival lives on each year in a small Scottish village.

Now in ruins, this abbey was the home of Tironensian monks for more than 400 years.

This stone was once used by druids to determine a person's innocence or guilt.

This coffee shop lies hidden beneath a historic church.

A historic London pub with prison cells in the cellar and a "spy room" on the second floor.

This uniquely shaped rock formation is one of Scotland's most iconic mountains and gives spectacular views in all directions.

Islanders once used this dramatic, otherworldly landscape to hide their cattle from Viking raiders.

The most iconic structure in Scotland has been home to bishops, colonels, and Sean Connery characters.

A 13th-century stronghold that has fallen into ruin.

This tiny island is home to the world's largest colony of Northern gannets.

Now in ruins, this castle stood for centuries and saw a number of gruesome events.

Glasgow's oldest pub has a proud literary tradition and possibly a ghost or two.

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

Near the former site of numerous witch burnings, this lavish Edinburgh mainstay pays homage to Scotland's brutal history.

Early Medieval stones sit on display at the beautiful Govan Old Church in Glasgow.

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

This modern labyrinth lies in the shadow of a ruined medieval castle.

Summer in Scotland begins with a spectacularly wild and colorful event rooted in ancient pagan traditions.

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

A rocky outcrop where monks hid their most holy relic while escaping Danish invaders.

This recently restored crypt was once plagued by liquefying coffins and exploding caskets.

This historic abandoned train station looks like a stop for ghost trains.

Huge standing stones mark a site of megalithic mystery.

Though they've since been renamed, these two streets hint at Dublin's darker days.