This cannonball embedded in the side of an Edinburgh house once served a surprisingly pedestrian purpose.

The castle that provided the setting for much of 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' is now a pilgrimage site for fans.

This rock bore witness to the last pitched battle fought on British soil.

A snapshot of Scottish folklore and magical heritage.

This city square dates back to the Scottish Enlightenment and was home to some of Scotland's brightest minds.

An artist's whimsical transformation of everyday objects.

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

Protecting the dead from opportunistic body snatchers.

This small museum in a 17th-century building honors three iconic Scottish writers.

Sprawled across the Great Hall ceiling are various constellations and images relating to the zodiac.

Come for the oysters, stay for the priceless art honoring inventors across history and Scotland's favorite outdoor sports.

The ruins of the second of three churches dedicated to the saint in a touristic Scottish town.

This tiny island is home to the world's largest colony of Northern gannets.

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

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

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.

The sign at the garden gate reads: “These Plants Can Kill.”

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 site contains overlapping ancient graveyards that existed about 1,000 years apart.

The oldest church in Inverness witnessed the brutal executions of many Scottish soldiers.

The ruins of a defunct limestone quarry still haunt this Scottish promontory.

A sea cave with a waterfall and Viking past

This ruined travelers shelter sits abandoned in a desolate bog of Flow Country.