Edinburgh, Scotland
Scotland's Gutenberg Bible
A rare example of one of the world's first printed books
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Edinburgh, Scotland
A rare example of one of the world's first printed books
Saint Andrews, Scotland
The initials "GW" mark where one of Scotland's most important Protestant martyrs was burned at the stake.
Saint Abbs, Scotland
One of four sister bronze sculptures dedicated to the widows and orphans of an 1881 tragedy.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The first Chinese student to graduate from a European university.
Musselburgh, Scotland
A sculpture dedicated to the Roman history steeped in a Scottish town.
North Berwick, Scotland
An amazing model of a whale's jaw bone pays homage to the region's seafaring traditions.
Glasgow, Scotland
The pub has been in operation since 1819 on the banks of the Clyde.
Isle of Skye, Scotland
A tiny museum dedicated to the world’s tallest true giant sits on an island he never set foot on.
Beauly, Scotland
These ruins saw a second life as a cemetery.
Banavie, Scotland
The longest staircase lock in Britain.
Inverkeithing, Scotland
A remarkable feat of Victorian engineering across the Firth of Forth.
Inverness, Scotland
The oldest church in Inverness witnessed the brutal executions of many Scottish soldiers.
Highland, Scotland
A double cantilever system bridge that was designed to prevent flood damage.
Oban, Scotland
Looking strangely like Rome's Colosseum, this unfinished tower has dominated the skyline for over 100 years.
Doune, Scotland
The castle that provided the setting for much of 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' is now a pilgrimage site for fans.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The Scottish Reformation leader's grave was paved over and is now a parking lot.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This tablet indicates where the tragic monarch returned to begin her tumultuous downfall.
West Lothian, Scotland
This hill nestled in the Scottish lowlands was a ritual site for over 4,000 years.
Haddington, Scotland
Ruined castle with subterranean vaulted Goblin Ha' or "Goblin Hall."
Glasgow, Scotland
A scattered trail of street art adds a pop of color to the city's stark structures.
Wilkieston, Scotland
Large-scale contemporary artworks tower over fields and lurk in forests around a Jacobean manor house.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Accessible only at low tide, the deserted island is dotted with World War II ruins.
Eyemouth, Scotland
A poignant memorial shows the widows and children left heartbroken by the worst fishing disaster in Scottish history.
Saint Monans, Scotland
Some cheeky plantings brighten an old slipway on Scotland's Firth of Forth.