Places dperkins Wants to Go

This picturesque view of the Scottish Borders was beloved by Sir Walter Scott.

Come for the oysters, stay for the priceless art honoring inventors across history and Scotland's favorite outdoor sports.

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

Believed to be the birthplace of John Balliol.

An American ghost town hides along a side street in Scotland's capital.

The elaborate clockwork contraptions in this Scottish gallery create small worlds of whimsy and horror.

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

This macabre monument atop an ancient well gives a nod to a brutal episode in Scottish clan history.

This 17th-century street hidden beneath Edinburgh was once a breeding ground for the black death.

This sculpture marks the spot where one of the greatest Roman rulers was proclaimed emperor.

A stone wall commemorates the legend of a ferocious dragon who literally got his butt kicked by a knight.

A sturdy relic of Britain's once crucial gunpowder industry is now a haunting Cornish ruin.

This whimsical, unique clock has been entertaining shoppers for well over 20 years.

An enigmatic sculpture depicts a ruined home with debris stretching for over half a mile along the river.

This rare aquatic phenomenon is one of the more accessible tidal bores in Morecambe Bay.

The ruins of a Roman fort lie in the shadows of an imposing medieval castle.

The heroic tale of a remarkable pup who refused to leave her master's side, no matter what.

At 1,732 feet above sea level, this spectacularly isolated yet surprisingly bustling bar is the highest pub in Britain.

A mysterious demonic figure peers down from its perch within the gorgeous Chester Cathedral.

Carved initials which are nearly 500 years old preserve the deposed Queen's presence at Hampton Court Palace.

These unique stepping stones hug a river's edge to take hikers on a journey through a limestone gorge.

A thousand year old oak tree survives in Liverpool.

A million and a half tons of earth were used to create one of the world's largest land sculptures.

The National Railway Museum in York is the largest railway museum in the world, attracting almost 1 million visitors per year.