A solemn memorial in a majestic setting that honors a 1692 tragedy.

Every St. Andrews student knows to avoid this inscription for fear of a martyr's curse.

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

The ruins of a 15th-century castle that has seen its fair share of bitter feuds.

From fortification to folly, this hilltop structure has undergone many changes in the last 800 years.

This massive, 30-foot-tall statue of the famed Scottish knight overlooks a grassy knoll.

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

It's said that at this location, a Scottish poet met the Queen of the Fairies.

The heart of a Scottish legend had a centuries-long journey before reaching its final resting place.

This Scottish manor house is a lush relic from the life of a literary great.

A church that bred legends, and served as an inspiration for the Da Vinci Code.

These formal gardens were designed to be admired from the vantage point of the castle.

The main residence of the Erskine family and the hereditary keeper of the nearby royal Stirling Castle.

This figure of a local merchant is said to reanimate and do a dance during Hogmanay.

Scotland still bears an enormous scar of its Roman past.

This vintage gem is one of the oldest surviving purpose-built movie palaces in Scotland.

Hidden in this modern shopping center is a relic of 16th-century capital punishment.

A distinctive building that incorporates a mythical beast into its architecture.

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

A once extravagant mansion, now reduced to ruin.

A giant pineapple, a symbol of hospitality, and an amazing vacation rental option.

The heads of two giant mythological water horses honor Scotland's horselord past.

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

The mystery of this small, brick pond eluded its possibly only investigator until his death.