A sculpture commemorating the "world's best mouser" in what is likely Scotland's longest-running distillery

Overlooking a Scottish loch, this beautifully crumbling castle once inspired a poem by William Wordsworth.

This eclectic sanctuary is a hodgepodge of various architectural styles, all crammed into one building.

A long-overdue monument to the forgotten British men drafted into the coal mines during World War II.

A giant gleaming memorial named for a coal miner who gave his life to the pits.

This small square basin behind a quiet church was once a popular medieval pilgrimage site.

A long, winding trek rewards you with a gorge so captivating it inspired a painting in the Tate.

The only panel of the Great Tapestry of Scotland that has been replaced, after the original was stolen.

It's said that at this location, a Scottish poet met the Queen of the Fairies.

This massive, 30-foot-tall statue of the famed Scottish knight overlooks a grassy knoll.

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

From fortification to folly, this hilltop structure has undergone many changes in the last 800 years.

One of the few surviving examples of Victorian-era public toilets now houses a small homestay.

Over a decade ago, painted penguins mysteriously appeared around Berwick-upon-Tweed for no apparent reason.

This Scottish tollhouse was a destination for clandestine marriages in the 18th and 19th centuries.

This 13th century castle is chock full of ghosts and impossibly rare cows.

Twice a day this ancient path disappears with the tides, leaving the Holy Island of Lindisfarne out to sea.

These upturned herring boats make nifty storage sheds for fishing goods.

This tidal island, a sacred site in early English Christianity, was the target of a notable Viking invasion.

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

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

This restaurant was removed from the famed sister ship of the Titanic and placed within a hotel.

This iconic 1,000-year-old medieval castle is a favorite of the film industry, most notably as the location for Hogwarts in Harry Potter.

This giant wooden treehouse within a sprawling garden has its own eatery.