Places esthermarypots Wants to Go

Overlooking a Scottish loch, this beautifully crumbling castle once inspired a poem by William Wordsworth.

An ancient stone wall formed by lava that was a frequent stop during funeral marches.

The atmospheric road was never meant to be so creepy.

The most iconic structure in Scotland has been home to bishops, colonels, and Sean Connery characters.

Giant busts of 42 U.S. presidents sit, crumbling in a field in Virginia.

The land is full of geologic eye candy, such as otherworldly spires, mushroom-shaped hoodoos, and prehistoric fossils.

A giant Troll lurks under one of Seattle's oldest bridges.

This dramatic landscape hidden on the Isle of Skye looks as though you've stepped into the magical realm.

An ancient Scottish rock formation said to be the gravesite of a giant remains ensconced in legend and intrigue.

The mysterious, fantastical woodland inspiration for "The Lord of the Rings."

A group of glacial erratic boulders are improbably balanced on white limestone pedestals.

This incredible viaduct was part of the Victorian railway boom and helped the Midland Railway navigate tough terrain.

A 16th-century horror show built in a lovely Italian garden.

A spectacular disused railway viaduct in a beautiful countryside nature reserve.

A beautiful medieval bridge allegedly constructed by the Devil.

This castle was established by the 4th Duke of Montrose and is connected to the Buchanan Clan.

A strange rock with a sinister reputation lurks within the crimson waters of this Scottish glen.

The sign marks one of the endpoints to mainland Britain's longest overland travel route.

These skilfully executed, poignant works of art dot a verdant Scottish dell.

This Arcadian garden in the Pentland Hills boasts over 270 artworks by Scottish artist and poet, Ian Hamilton Finlay.

The discovery of this Neolithic settlement, which contained a Stone Age "cathedral," threw archaeologists for a loop.

These ruins are a hidden gem, complete with fantastic views over the cliff edge.

Thanks to both terrific preservation and historic vandalism this ancient site is known as the "Heart of Neolithic Orkney."

Modern megaliths form this work of cosmic, Celtic landscape art.