A red-brick beacon stands against the tempestuous Atlantic, on the windiest site in the United Kingdom.

The sign marks one of the endpoints to mainland Britain's longest overland travel route.

The world's shortest street was created by an awkwardly placed hotel.

This tin chapel was built by POW's during World War II and is painted to look like something much more grand.

A bay of elaborate, historic toilets are held in high esteem at this Scottish dock.

Described by William Wordsworth as a "World of Wonder."

This eclectic sanctuary is a hodgepodge of various architectural styles, all crammed into one building.

From here, the loch appears to take the shape of mainland Scotland.

A close look reveals that the Scottish monument is just slightly off-kilter.

A sea cave with a waterfall and Viking past

Thanks to both terrific preservation and historic vandalism this ancient site is known as the "Heart of Neolithic Orkney."

A magnificent, iconic stone tower in the Scottish Highlands.

These ruins witnessed the final gathering of the failed Jacobite Rebellion.

This Scottish burial tomb once held hundreds of ancient eagle bones.

This macabre monument atop an ancient well gives a nod to a brutal episode in Scottish clan history.

This single-track road rewards brave drivers with stunning Scottish scenery.

The only fixed chain and post trail in Scotland snakes its way along the base of a towering seaside cliff.

This enchanting hill is home to fairy lore and a sinister local mystery.

Possibly the oldest living thing in Europe, more likely a pagan survivor.

During this Shetland Islands celebration, hundreds of torch-carrying "guizers" lead a procession to burn a viking longboat.

A remarkably well preserved tower dating all the way back to the Iron Age.

A pub that is literally in the middle of nowhere, but continues to do business.

Possibly the oldest of Britain's ancient henges is also one of its most stark.

Largest lake in Great Britain measured by surface area.