The building where Mary, Queen of Scots was said to have bathed in white wine.

The one-time stronghold of the noble Douglas family, now home to ghost sightings and nesting birds.

A church that bred legends, and served as an inspiration for the Da Vinci Code.

These ruins of a medieval church are full of architectural mysteries.

A curious structure built just for the birds.

Built in 1911, the Tees Transporter Bridge is one of only six transporter bridges still in operation.

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

A poignant memorial shows the widows and children left heartbroken by the worst fishing disaster in Scottish history.

There were once more than five stones in this ancient monument.

According to local legends, a monstrous worm once wrapped itself around this hill by the River Wear.

This museum honors the young maritime hero who became an unexpected Victorian-era celebrity.

The medieval-looking hammer beam teak roof may be a Victorian vanity, but it's still absolutely magnificent.

A former fisherman's hut deemed too small for habitation is now a delightful tourist draw.

This Welsh village gave itself a ridiculous name in a publicity stunt a century ahead of its time.

This neolithic stone grave has been altered and restored so often its now more neo than lithic.

Legends say that this small island was the final resting place of the Welsh saint of lovers.

The sculpture is made of more than 100,000 knives collected to raise awareness about violence.

A miniature Italianate fantasy village on the coast of Wales and the set of ITC classic "The Prisoner."

A 13th-century fortified manor house that was once sieged during the English Civil War.

Britain’s longest ancient monument, this great 8th century earthwork was built to mark the boundary between what would become England and Wales.

Led Zeppelin wrote some of their most iconic songs at this little 18th-century Welsh cottage.

A 19th-century funicular railway shuttles visitors up this surprising sea cliff to one of the world's largest camera obscuras.

A real-life Professor Snape once taught in this Welsh university building, which students of course nicknamed “Hogwarts.”

Long before mobile phones or GPS were available, these sentry boxes provided help for motorists in need.