Stirling, Scotland
The Lion's Den
It's said this was once the home of King James V's pet lion.
Places I want to go
Places on this traveler's wishlist.
Stirling, Scotland
It's said this was once the home of King James V's pet lion.
Glasgow, Scotland
One of the city's oldest pubs displays a skull said to belong to the country's last witch burned at the stake.
Portpatrick, Scotland
The ruins of a 12th-century seaside castle on the southwest coast of Scotland.
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.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This painting of a beloved dog will be on display at the Scottish National Gallery at long as the museum exists.
Glasgow, Scotland
The largest terracotta fountain in the world, built to commemorate Britain’s Victorian achievements.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Even though some of the buildings date back to the Victorian era, this research institute is still involved in cutting-edge astronomy research.
Aberdeenshire, Scotland
The overgrown ruins of this once majestic castle sit forlornly in the Scottish countryside.
Highland, Scotland
This ruined travelers shelter sits abandoned in a desolate bog of Flow Country.
Haroldswick, Scotland
Recreations of a Norse longhouse and boat on Shetland's northernmost inhabited island.
Isle of Skye, Scotland
This ruined castle is said to be the legendary keep of a Viking princess.
Achmelvich, Scotland
Believed to be the smallest castle in Europe.
Dechmont, Scotland
This abandoned hospital village was once viewed as an innovative way to deal with mental illness.
Wick, Scotland
The world's shortest street was created by an awkwardly placed hotel.
Edinburgh, Scotland
These sculptures of various animals adorn the building that houses one of the capital's least known museums.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This sculpture commemorates Edinburgh's sister city and their respective celebrity dogs.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This Roman relic was discovered in Scotland by a mudlarking ferryman.
Blantyre, Scotland
These mysterious religious carvings were once thought to be thousands of years old but are actually the work of modern eccentric.
Glasgow, Scotland
Glasgow's oldest pub has a proud literary tradition and possibly a ghost or two.
Argyll and Bute, Scotland
An ancient stone wall formed by lava that was a frequent stop during funeral marches.
Highland, Scotland
This rare surviving broch is one of Scotland's most impressive Bronze Age structures.
Johnstone, Scotland
A mysterious ruin shrouded in more folklore than fact.
Dunmore, Scotland
A once extravagant mansion, now reduced to ruin.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Possibly the world's smallest museum is home to one exhibit that sheds light on the capital city's dark criminal history.