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.
Marlborough, England
It's possible to walk inside one of the largest Neolithic tombs in Britain.
Cheltenham, England
Deep in the countryside lie the remains of one of the grandest Roman dwellings in Britain.
Inverness, Scotland
This site contains overlapping ancient graveyards that existed about 1,000 years apart.
Congleton, England
This logic-defying 16th-century Tudor manor still stands to the delight and astonishment of onlookers.
Penzance, England
A circle stone within a stone circle.
Malham, England
A long, winding trek rewards you with a gorge so captivating it inspired a painting in the Tate.
Mansfield, England
The largest oak in England is said to have been the hideout of Robin Hood and his Merry Men.
Fortingall, Scotland
Possibly the oldest living thing in Europe, more likely a pagan survivor.
Tintern, Wales
This well-preserved Cistercian Abbey in a romantic pastoral setting has inspired artists like the poet Wordsworth.
Glasgow, Scotland
The oldest house in Glasgow is now a museum dedicated to the city's medieval history.
Ballachulish, Scotland
The location of the Bridge of Death and the Gorge of Eternal Peril in "Monty Python and the Holy Grail."
Birnam, Scotland
Macbeth's infamous "Great Birnam Wood."
Dumbarton, Scotland
This volcanic plug boasts the longest recorded history of any Scottish stronghold.
Finstown, Scotland
Enter the world under the hill at this ancient UK burial chamber.
Perth and Kinross, Scotland
Described by William Wordsworth as a "World of Wonder."
Dunfermline, Scotland
A hidden tunnel leads to a medieval queen's shrine buried beneath a parking lot.
East Wemyss, Scotland
These ancient sea caves hold Britain's highest concentration of Pictish rock carvings.
Foyers, Scotland
A Scottish manor with a history of mysterious fires, magic, and eccentric tales
Birsay, Scotland
This tiny island featuring 9th-century Viking ruins is only accessible at low tide.
Sumburgh, Scotland
This picturesque archeological site looks like it was pulled straight from a fantasy novel.
Durness, Scotland
A sea cave with a waterfall and Viking past
Glasgow, Scotland
This waterfall is one of the most spectacular natural features in the Scottish Lowlands.
Dunino, Scotland
A site of pagan worship which still attracts people looking for fairies.