Paris, France
Catacombes de Paris
The vast, legendary catacombs hold secrets much stranger than stacked bones.
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Paris, France
The vast, legendary catacombs hold secrets much stranger than stacked bones.
Isle of Skye, Scotland
Islanders once used this dramatic, otherworldly landscape to hide their cattle from Viking raiders.
Melrose, Scotland
The heart of a Scottish legend had a centuries-long journey before reaching its final resting place.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Overlooked by many, the two famous Scottish warriors guard the main gate of Edinburgh Castle.
Spean Bridge, Scotland
This macabre monument atop an ancient well gives a nod to a brutal episode in Scottish clan history.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The most loyal of little dogs, or a Victorian era publicity stunt?
Edinburgh, Scotland
The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.
Glenfinnan, Scotland
Now famous as the "Harry Potter bridge," this impressive concrete viaduct has long been an icon in its own right.
Alexandria, Scotland
Largest lake in Great Britain measured by surface area.
Polldubh, Scotland
The highest peak in the United Kingdom has a history of physics, specters, and a pilgrimage of strange objects.
Roslin, Scotland
A church that bred legends, and served as an inspiration for the Da Vinci Code.
Kyle of Lochalsh, Scotland
The most iconic structure in Scotland has been home to bishops, colonels, and Sean Connery characters.
Edinburgh, Scotland
360° views of the city plus five floors of optical illusions and hands-on science.
Holywood, Scotland
A 30-acre garden inspired by the principles of modern physics.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Ruined 11th century abbey built by King David I in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This 17th-century street hidden beneath Edinburgh was once a breeding ground for the black death.
Isle of Staffa, Scotland
This astonishingly geometric cave has inspired everyone from Jules Verne to Pink Floyd.
Belfast, Northern Ireland
A museum marks and documents the site of the Titanic's launch.
Ballintoy, Northern Ireland
This short bridge is the only thing connecting a tiny Irish island to the mainland.
Bushmills, Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland's Brobdingnagian stepping stones.
Ballymoney, Northern Ireland
The atmospheric road was never meant to be so creepy.
Dublin, Ireland
A particularly disconcerting tribute to Irish martyrs.
Clare, Ireland
This controversial Irish show cave is home to a massive formation known as the Great Stalactite.
Galway, Ireland
A remarkably intact castle that once was the largest in Ireland.