Birnam, Scotland
Birnam Oak and Sycamore
Macbeth's infamous "Great Birnam Wood."
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Birnam, Scotland
Macbeth's infamous "Great Birnam Wood."
Fortingall, Scotland
Possibly the oldest living thing in Europe, more likely a pagan survivor.
Portsoy, Scotland
These ruins are a hidden gem, complete with fantastic views over the cliff edge.
Portknockie, Scotland
Named for its similarity to the tip of a violin's bow, this striking formation was created by millions of years of erosion.
Perth and Kinross, Scotland
Described by William Wordsworth as a "World of Wonder."
Memphis, Tennessee
Every day a troupe of pampered water fowl walk the red carpet to their favorite fountain.
Charleston, South Carolina
Thirteen pastel palaces in downtown Charleston add a gorgeous splash of color to the city.
Charleston, South Carolina
Most historians agree that the so-called "Gentleman Pirate" wasn't much of either of those things.
Charleston, South Carolina
A stack of stones steeped in Irish folklore, much like the hero they're connected to, hide in plain sight.
Charleston, South Carolina
Once the most flame resistant building in the country, the South Carolina Historical Society building was almost burnt down in a fire.
Charleston, South Carolina
The oldest liquor store in the country is a model of resilience and mischief.
Tupelo, Mississippi
This two-room shotgun shack in Tupelo is the birthplace of a King.
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Once decrepit and slated for demolition, now one of the longest pedestrian bridges in the world.
Chattanooga, Tennessee
This historic train station has been converted to a locomotive themed hotel.
Caernarfon, Wales
A tiny village in Wales claims the name of a noble medieval hound slain for a crime he didn't commit.
Monmouth, Wales
The only medieval bridge in Britain with its defensive tower still in tact.
Stonehaven, Scotland
The ruins of this gorgeous clifftop castle look like something from a fantasy novel.
Duddo, England
There were once more than five stones in this ancient monument.
Northumberland, England
A rocky outcrop where monks hid their most holy relic while escaping Danish invaders.
Morpeth, England
This enchanting Victorian estate was home to the world's first hydroelectric power generator.
Saint Abbs, Scotland
One of four sister bronze sculptures dedicated to the widows and orphans of an 1881 tragedy.
Gateshead, England
Huge winged monument in the United Kingdom.
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
The remains of a Dominican friary, once one of the largest of its kind in the United Kingdom.
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
This gorgeous space is England's largest independent library outside of London.