Places Loec Wants to Go

A whale's jawbone and a malfunctioning harpoon welcome you to the village of Bragar and its lore.

The heart of a Scottish legend had a centuries-long journey before reaching its final resting place.

This modern labyrinth lies in the shadow of a ruined medieval castle.

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

This bronze statue was erected to honor a small Scottish town's beloved stray cat.

A hidden tunnel leads to a medieval queen's shrine buried beneath a parking lot.

Early Medieval stones sit on display at the beautiful Govan Old Church in Glasgow.

This tiny island featuring 9th-century Viking ruins is only accessible at low tide.

The strange behavior of a tween led to allegations of witchcraft and a curse being placed on anybody within earshot.

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

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

A red sandstone freestanding monolith rises out of the sea in northern Scotland.

A curious collection of mechanical moving figures.

Hidden in a Scotland museum is a copse of extinct tree stumps.

This picturesque view of the Scottish Borders was beloved by Sir Walter Scott.

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

Ruined castle with subterranean vaulted Goblin Ha' or "Goblin Hall."

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

A strange rock with a sinister reputation lurks within the crimson waters of this Scottish glen.

Largest lake in Great Britain measured by surface area.

A small island abbey is the final resting place of many medieval Scottish monarchs, including the real Macbeth.

A site of pagan worship which still attracts people looking for fairies.

The true age of this ancient stone circle is unknown, but its stunning vista isn't in question.

The elaborate clockwork contraptions in this Scottish gallery create small worlds of whimsy and horror.