Fortingall, Scotland
The Fortingall Yew
Possibly the oldest living thing in Europe, more likely a pagan survivor.
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Fortingall, Scotland
Possibly the oldest living thing in Europe, more likely a pagan survivor.
Ardtalnaig, Scotland
Monty Python fans will recognize this abandoned mine as the Cave of the Killer Rabbit of Caerbannog.
Iceland
The bright red stripes streaking across the rocks are the star feature at this Icelandic waterfall.
Birsay, Scotland
This tiny island featuring 9th-century Viking ruins is only accessible at low tide.
Marazion, England
A island reachable by a causeway at low tide is possibly one of the earliest Western European locations to be identified in text.
Holy Island of Lindisfarne, England
Twice a day this ancient path disappears with the tides, leaving the Holy Island of Lindisfarne out to sea.
Edinburgh, Scotland
These tiny effigies are believed to represent victims of Edinburgh’s notorious Anatomy Murders.
Drymen, Scotland
This castle was established by the 4th Duke of Montrose and is connected to the Buchanan Clan.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Ruined 11th century abbey built by King David I in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Edinburgh, Scotland
360° views of the city plus five floors of optical illusions and hands-on science.
Aviemore, Scotland
Scotland's only funicular railway is also the United Kingdom's highest.
Kingussie, Scotland
These ruins witnessed the final gathering of the failed Jacobite Rebellion.
Newtonmore, Scotland
A cross marks the spot in a small Scottish village that claims to be the exact center of the country.
Inverness, Scotland
The Titanic sails again in one Scotland man's backyard.
Glenelg, Scotland
The sign announces the Scottish village's cosmic connections, as it's twinned with Glenelg, Mars.
Glasgow, Scotland
The world's spiciest ice cream comes from Glasgow.
Roslin, Scotland
A church that bred legends, and served as an inspiration for the Da Vinci Code.
Kyle of Lochalsh, Scotland
The most iconic structure in Scotland has been home to bishops, colonels, and Sean Connery characters.
Isle of Skye, Scotland
Islanders once used this dramatic, otherworldly landscape to hide their cattle from Viking raiders.
Spean Bridge, Scotland
This macabre monument atop an ancient well gives a nod to a brutal episode in Scottish clan history.
Isle of Skye, Scotland
An ancient Scottish rock formation said to be the gravesite of a giant remains ensconced in legend and intrigue.
Nairn, Scotland
The location of this historic castle was inspired by a donkey.
Aviemore, Scotland
Britain's only herd of free-ranging reindeer.
London, England
A kaleidoscopic warehouse-maze of handmade neon signs.