Holywood, Scotland
Garden of Cosmic Speculation
A 30-acre garden inspired by the principles of modern physics.
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Holywood, Scotland
A 30-acre garden inspired by the principles of modern physics.
Kyle of Lochalsh, Scotland
The most iconic structure in Scotland has been home to bishops, colonels, and Sean Connery characters.
Isle of Skye, Scotland
These fantastically named natural pools look like something out of a Scottish myth.
Ballasalla, Isle of Man
Centuries after this 12th-century abbey had fallen to ruin, it became known for the strawberries and cream served in its gardens.
Rushen, Isle of Man
This unique rock formation has become a popular walking trail.
Douglas, Isle of Man
This hidden bridge is where local children leave gifts and messages for the island's fay folk.
Ballasalla, Isle of Man
Mysterious chains and iron stakes adorn this strange grave, with no explanation.
Isle of Skye, Scotland
This dramatic landscape hidden on the Isle of Skye looks as though you've stepped into the magical realm.
Glynn, Northern Ireland
A former watering trough turned local heritage site.
Ballygalley, Northern Ireland
The ruins of a once-grand mansion in Northern Ireland are now thought to be haunted.
Bushmills, Northern Ireland
The ruins of this medieval castle in Northern Ireland have inspired artists from C.S. Lewis to Led Zeppelin.
Ballymoney, Northern Ireland
The atmospheric road was never meant to be so creepy.
Mayo, Ireland
Achill's most recently abandoned village dates back to to the Age of Enlightenment.
Glencolumbkille, Ireland
A map made up of 32 different materials, representing Ireland's 32 counties.
County Donegal, Ireland
Ireland's most northerly island is hauntingly beautiful. Its lighthouse was the last glimpse of home for many Irish emigrants bound for the U.S.
Sligo, Ireland
A tiny microvalley etched into the side of Knocknarea Mountain hides another world.
Dublin, Ireland
The enchanting archway is the only surviving portal into Dublin’s lost medieval wall.
Dublin, Ireland
A museum that cashes in on its infamous little people while teaching you a thing or two about the Irish fey.
Galway, Ireland
The world of the ancient Celtic civilization explained through a bewitching 11 acre garden.
Skibbereen, Ireland
This floating garden in the sky is straight out of a fairy tale, but the real thing is nothing short of magical.
Wicklow, Ireland
An eccentric garden of sculptures crafted in India decorate an Irish green space dedicated to Alan Turing.
Kerry, Ireland
Perfectly preserved ancient monastery in an impossibly dramatic location on a rocky island in the Atlantic.
Kilkenny, Ireland
This Irish show cave is said to have been the site of a Viking massacre that claimed 1,000 lives.
Lejre, Denmark
This Denmark theme park is part family attraction, part experimental archaeology project.