Castle Douglas, Scotland
The Wicker Bull
This woven willow statue represents a popular local breed of beef cattle in SW Scotland
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Castle Douglas, Scotland
This woven willow statue represents a popular local breed of beef cattle in SW Scotland
Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
A tour to spot Scotland's once-vanished birds of prey.
Dumfries, Scotland
A relatively intact tower house still offering sweeping views of the surrounding countryside
Caerlaverock, Scotland
This triangular castle was besieged at least four times and shows many of the scars of defeat
Newton Stewart, Scotland
A dry stone wall that looks back at you!
Dunure, Scotland
This modern labyrinth lies in the shadow of a ruined medieval castle.
Dunure, Scotland
Now in ruins, this castle stood for centuries and saw a number of gruesome events.
Maybole, Scotland
An optical Illusion once believed to be an electrical phenomenon.
Dailly, Scotland
The ruins of this magnificent Scottish castle blend both Gothic and Renaissance architectural styles.
Penrith, England
Legends say this red sandstone monolith and the dozens of smaller boulders that surround it were once a coven of witches—before a Scottish wizard turned them all to stone.
Galashiels, Scotland
The only panel of the Great Tapestry of Scotland that has been replaced, after the original was stolen.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Mining, a local filmmaker, and a philanthropist doctor all commemorated within a small space in suburban Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Scotland
These storage facilities offer a behind-the-scenes look at some of Edinburgh's biggest museums.
Meols, England
After the band included its number in one of their songs, the box became a monument to the musical group.
Chester, England
A mysterious demonic figure peers down from its perch within the gorgeous Chester Cathedral.
Chester, England
Chester Cathedral is home to a unique painting crafted on a canvas of cobwebs.
Chester, England
The western face was supposedly left clock-less to snub the Welsh.
Chester, England
Once the last route taken by condemned prisoners.
Chester, England
Western Europe's only representation of a Roman goddess still in its original location sits in an unassuming park.
Nantwich, England
On a site with a long military history, a 1980s shelter.
Marston, England
Learn about the history of mining and making salt at this Cheshire museum.
Nantwich, England
A Grade 2 cast-iron aqueduct, designed by Thomas Telford which links 2 halves of an enormous embankment.
Lower Peover, England
A hollowed tree transformed into a fairytale wonder.
England
The genteel home of a charming thief who fooled a town, and almost cheated death.