Elgin, Scotland
Dandy Lion
A baffling beast so absurd a town councilman called it "intellectual vomit in technicolor."
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Elgin, Scotland
A baffling beast so absurd a town councilman called it "intellectual vomit in technicolor."
Spean Bridge, Scotland
This macabre monument atop an ancient well gives a nod to a brutal episode in Scottish clan history.
Highland, Scotland
A double cantilever system bridge that was designed to prevent flood damage.
Invermoriston, Scotland
It's believed this well was once plagued with evil spirits until St. Columba purified the water.
Foyers, Scotland
A Scottish manor with a history of mysterious fires, magic, and eccentric tales
Outer Hebrides, Scotland
The rusting remnants of a flying boat lie scattered near the site of its fatal crash.
Isle of Barra, Scotland
This beach runway is off limits during high tide.
Callanish, Scotland
The mysterious megaliths have enchanted and intrigued visitors for thousands of years.
Carloway, Scotland
A magnificent, iconic stone tower in the Scottish Highlands.
Bragar, Scotland
A whale's jawbone and a malfunctioning harpoon welcome you to the village of Bragar and its lore.
Eoropaidh, Scotland
A red-brick beacon stands against the tempestuous Atlantic, on the windiest site in the United Kingdom.
Strathcarron, Scotland
This single-track road rewards brave drivers with stunning Scottish scenery.
Isle of Skye, Scotland
This ruined castle is said to be the legendary keep of a Viking princess.
Glenfinnan, Scotland
A close look reveals that the Scottish monument is just slightly off-kilter.
Glenfinnan, Scotland
Now famous as the "Harry Potter bridge," this impressive concrete viaduct has long been an icon in its own right.
Dalmally, Scotland
Overlooking a Scottish loch, this beautifully crumbling castle once inspired a poem by William Wordsworth.
Dalmally, Scotland
This eclectic sanctuary is a hodgepodge of various architectural styles, all crammed into one building.
Glasgow, Scotland
A serene public space nestled within the remains of Glasgow’s Victorian maternity hospital
Salisbury, England
The first archaeological site discovered by aerial photography.
Salisbury, England
Ancient human remains unearthed around the iconic monument.
Amesbury, England
Famously misunderstood wonder of the ancient world
Bath, England
This restaurant's specialty is "a major enigma for food historians."
Bath, England
This picturesque horseshoe weir was first built in the 1600s to prevent flooding in the town of Bath.
Salisbury, England
The oldest working mechanical clock in the world.