Legend has it that a Dutch fisherman lost control of his Shetland pony and tumbled from this cliff.

The unexpected mascot of Shetland's capital.

This public library still showcases its former life as a 19th-century church.

This audio art installation pays tribute to the weather and unique linguistic history of the archipelago.

After 800 years, Europe's oldest elm tree has met its end.

In this quiet village, a blue plaque marks the spot where the famous fictional detective retired.

This mysterious chalk figure of a horse has been recreated and restored for more than a century.

Eat and drink at a pub older than the Magna Carta

This multicolored meandering masterpiece is Britain's longest bench.

Poet William Blake penned some of his most famous work during his brief stay at this beloved country cottage.

The Devil’s Porridge tells the story of HM Factory Gretna and the munitions girls who mixed deadly chemicals.

A 17th-century building that once served as the town's courthouse and jail is now a thriving art center.

This imprint of an old computer keyboard has a unique backstory.

Keep a lookout for replicas of this wooden soldier hiding in plain sight all around town.

A 17th-century church is nestled within the walls of a 15th-century ruin.

The largest known medieval map of the world.

Britain’s highest medieval monastery is a remote ruin nestled at the head of a valley 1,240 feet above the sea.

Rare collection of medieval books under lock and key.

Detailed sandstone carvings show an array of symbolism and adorable animals.

A local museum honors the overlooked discoveries of Mary Anning, one of the first professional fossil hunters.

This Roman quarry once held secret masses and smuggler's contraband and is now home to rare species of bats.

A historic holy well hidden near a charming English park.

One could not be blamed for literally walking all over this supposed landmark.

This historic Benedictine monastery brews a booze so toxic that it has often been blamed almost singularly for Scottish hooliganism.