Polldubh, Scotland
Ben Nevis
The highest peak in the United Kingdom has a history of physics, specters, and a pilgrimage of strange objects.
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Polldubh, Scotland
The highest peak in the United Kingdom has a history of physics, specters, and a pilgrimage of strange objects.
Dumbarton, Scotland
This volcanic plug boasts the longest recorded history of any Scottish stronghold.
Cardross, Scotland
One of Scotland's most important modern structures, it just made the '100 Most Endangered Sites' list.
Alexandria, Scotland
Largest lake in Great Britain measured by surface area.
Fortingall, Scotland
Possibly the oldest living thing in Europe, more likely a pagan survivor.
Perth and Kinross, Scotland
Described by William Wordsworth as a "World of Wonder."
Birnam, Scotland
Macbeth's infamous "Great Birnam Wood."
Perth, Scotland
The Guinness Record holder for largest hedge in the world is a verdant Scottish bulwark.
Keld, England
The dramatic remains of an abandoned farmhouse sit high on the edge of a remote hillside.
Keld, England
A winding medieval path was used by mourners to carry their dead to the nearest church.
Hawes, England
A steep and winding road in the Yorkshire Dales passes by these deep natural potholes.
Morpeth, England
This enchanting Victorian estate was home to the world's first hydroelectric power generator.
Alnwick, England
The sign at the garden gate reads: “These Plants Can Kill.”
Alnwick, England
This giant wooden treehouse within a sprawling garden has its own eatery.
Bamburgh, England
The medieval-looking hammer beam teak roof may be a Victorian vanity, but it's still absolutely magnificent.
Holy Island of Lindisfarne, England
Twice a day this ancient path disappears with the tides, leaving the Holy Island of Lindisfarne out to sea.
Holy Island of Lindisfarne, England
These upturned herring boats make nifty storage sheds for fishing goods.
Hartfield, England
The forest that inspired Winnie-the-Pooh's Hundred Acre Wood can be found outside London.
Brighton, England
Regency-era excess on the English Coast.
Brighton, England
The rotting skeleton of a shoreside fun fair that was destroyed by fire and storms still haunts the Brighton ocean view.
Cornwall, England
A neolithic dolmen that was rebuilt after collapsing during the 19th century.
Penzance, England
A circle stone within a stone circle.
Saint Austell, England
400-year-old garden, restored to beauty.
Kingsbridge, England
Take a sea tractor to the Art Deco hotel on the island that inspired Agatha Christie.