East Wemyss, Scotland
Wemyss Caves
These ancient sea caves hold Britain's highest concentration of Pictish rock carvings.
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East Wemyss, Scotland
These ancient sea caves hold Britain's highest concentration of Pictish rock carvings.
Edinburgh, Scotland
One of Edinburgh's oldest pubs hides a 19th-century skittles alley in the back.
Sumburgh, Scotland
This picturesque archeological site looks like it was pulled straight from a fantasy novel.
Isle of Bute, Scotland
A fernery hidden by neglect is uncovered, and an ancient specimen along with it.
Pateley Bridge, England
The oldest candy store in England has been selling traditional sweets since 1827.
Alnwick, England
This giant wooden treehouse within a sprawling garden has its own eatery.
London, England
The 2,000-year-old beam is tucked within the pedestrian entrance to the old London Bridge.
Mansfield, England
The largest oak in England is said to have been the hideout of Robin Hood and his Merry Men.
Manchester, England
These lovely Turkish-styled baths were brought back to life after winning a reality show competition.
London, England
A wonderfully eclectic Victorian aquarium lies in the basement of the Horniman Museum.
Crymych, Wales
The Stonehenge of Wales is one of the grandest neolithic dolmens still in existence.
London, England
The secret wartime bunker built on the platforms of an abandoned Tube station.
London, England
William Blake claimed to have painted this gothic masterpiece after encountering this nightmarish being in a vision.
Pittenweem, Scotland
This tiny little cave was said to have been a refuge for a saint with a glowing arm.
Nottingham, England
An engineering error ensured this cavernous 350-foot-long subterranean thoroughfare was never used as intended.
Glasgow, Scotland
A secret door leads to this cozy dive that sells only “milk.”
Lerwick, Scotland
During this Shetland Islands celebration, hundreds of torch-carrying "guizers" lead a procession to burn a viking longboat.
Melrose, Scotland
This picturesque view of the Scottish Borders was beloved by Sir Walter Scott.
Mow Cop, England
This crumbling folly looks like an enchanted left over from Middle Earth.
Scotland
A pub that is literally in the middle of nowhere, but continues to do business.
Truro, England
Grab a cuppa at England's first and only domestic tea plantation.
London, England
This pub was 238 years old when it decided to revamp its image: It started serving Thai food.
Pontarfynach, Wales
Three bridges straddle a stream, one stacked upon the other.
Bodnant Hall, Wales
A breathtaking flower tunnel bursts with beautiful golden blossoms.