Stenness, Scotland
Ness of Brodgar
The discovery of this Neolithic settlement, which contained a Stone Age "cathedral," threw archaeologists for a loop.
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Stenness, Scotland
The discovery of this Neolithic settlement, which contained a Stone Age "cathedral," threw archaeologists for a loop.
Elie, Scotland
The only fixed chain and post trail in Scotland snakes its way along the base of a towering seaside cliff.
Edinburgh, Scotland
A six-ton wedding present for the King of the Scots.
Alexandria, Scotland
An eccentric aristocrat brought these Australian natives to their current Scottish home.
Melrose, Scotland
The heart of a Scottish legend had a centuries-long journey before reaching its final resting place.
Burghead, Scotland
Even after the church tried to wipe the practice out, this pagan festival lives on each year in a small Scottish village.
Glasgow, Scotland
This stately monument has been wearing a traffic cone hat for decades much to the delight of the locals.
Carloway, Scotland
A magnificent, iconic stone tower in the Scottish Highlands.
Glenfinnan, Scotland
Now famous as the "Harry Potter bridge," this impressive concrete viaduct has long been an icon in its own right.
Foyers, Scotland
A Scottish manor with a history of mysterious fires, magic, and eccentric tales
Finstown, Scotland
Enter the world under the hill at this ancient UK burial chamber.
Paisley, Scotland
The strange behavior of a tween led to allegations of witchcraft and a curse being placed on anybody within earshot.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The most loyal of little dogs, or a Victorian era publicity stunt?
Melrose, Scotland
This Scottish manor house is a lush relic from the life of a literary great.
Birnam, Scotland
Macbeth's infamous "Great Birnam Wood."
Edinburgh, Scotland
Formerly abandoned underground complex to keep royals safe from a nuclear war that never came.
Forres, Scotland
A curious collection of mechanical moving figures.
Aboyne, Scotland
A glacial pothole was once a hideout for a notorious Scottish outlaw.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Accessible only at low tide, the deserted island is dotted with World War II ruins.
Sandwick, Scotland
A remarkably well preserved tower dating all the way back to the Iron Age.
Melrose, Scotland
This picturesque view of the Scottish Borders was beloved by Sir Walter Scott.
Dunmore, Scotland
A giant pineapple, a symbol of hospitality, and an amazing vacation rental option.
Stromness, Scotland
Possibly the oldest of Britain's ancient henges is also one of its most stark.
Isle of Eigg, Scotland
This cramped crevasse saw the entire population of its island suffocated inside its depths.