Large-scale contemporary artworks tower over fields and lurk in forests around a Jacobean manor house.

A baffling beast so absurd a town councilman called it "intellectual vomit in technicolor."

The remains of an anti-aircraft battery from World War II look out over Glasgow.

A tumbling waterfall near a narrow passage that was used to herd cattle for hundreds of years.

This unusual double arched bridge runs over a picturesque Scottish glen.

The long-lost final resting place of an accused witch.

Scotland still bears an enormous scar of its Roman past.

This abandoned mausoleum from 1815 sits deep within the forest surrounding Callendar House.

The castle that provided the setting for much of 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' is now a pilgrimage site for fans.

Built in the 16th century, the tower is now in ruins.

A striking glass tribute to two sisters who suffered during Scotland's "Killing Time."

This giant steel bear is a tribute to naturalist John Muir.

This tiny little cave was said to have been a refuge for a saint with a glowing arm.

The strange behavior of a tween led to allegations of witchcraft and a curse being placed on anybody within earshot.

A familiar otherworldly creature guards this 12th-century Scottish abbey.

A holy well believed to have healing powers.

This Welsh village gave itself a ridiculous name in a publicity stunt a century ahead of its time.

These haunting ruins belong to an ancient village that once had one hell of a view.

The departure point for the first return flight across the Atlantic.

An amazing model of a whale's jaw bone pays homage to the region's seafaring traditions.

The small Scottish townhouse where the "Father of the National Parks" was born.

At high tide this strange footbridge appears to have no purpose whatsoever.

The burial site of a murdered bishop and his alleged killers.

The ruins of the second of three churches dedicated to the saint in a touristic Scottish town.