Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Eve's Tomb
An archaeological site believed to be the burial place of the "mother of us all."
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Places on this traveler's wishlist.
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
An archaeological site believed to be the burial place of the "mother of us all."
Edinburgh, Scotland
Every New Year's Day, locals don gaudy costumes and dive into the frigid Firth of Forth.
Edinburgh, Scotland
As part of an 800-year-old tradition, a man parades through town covered in a suit made out of spiky burrs.
Edinburgh, Scotland
On the outskirts of Edinburgh, a trio of topiary created by one man over the course of more than 20 years.
Edinburgh, Scotland
A remnant of the Roman army's presence on the coast of Scotland.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Accessible only at low tide, the deserted island is dotted with World War II ruins.
Roslin, Scotland
A church that bred legends, and served as an inspiration for the Da Vinci Code.
Peebles, Scotland
This huge concrete map of Scotland was built as a thank you gift from a Polish soldier.
North Berwick, Scotland
This tiny island is home to the world's largest colony of Northern gannets.
North Berwick, Scotland
The one-time stronghold of the noble Douglas family, now home to ghost sightings and nesting birds.
North Berwick, Scotland
The ruins of the second of three churches dedicated to the saint in a touristic Scottish town.
North Berwick, Scotland
An amazing model of a whale's jaw bone pays homage to the region's seafaring traditions.
Longniddry, Scotland
Visible at low tide, this rusting vessel is one of the last surviving examples of the X-Class "Midget" submarines.
Outer Hebrides, Scotland
The rusting remnants of a flying boat lie scattered near the site of its fatal crash.
Outer Hebrides, Scotland
A mysterious, weather-beaten bus lies on the coast of Harris, enticing the curious to investigate.
Isle of Skye, Scotland
An ancient Scottish rock formation said to be the gravesite of a giant remains ensconced in legend and intrigue.
Carrbridge, Scotland
Designed to allow funerals to proceed over the River Dulnain.
Glencoe, Scotland
A solemn memorial in a majestic setting that honors a 1692 tragedy.
Ballachulish, Scotland
The location of the Bridge of Death and the Gorge of Eternal Peril in "Monty Python and the Holy Grail."
Aboyne, Scotland
A glacial pothole was once a hideout for a notorious Scottish outlaw.
Ballater, Scotland
More than a century old, this cast iron bridge on the Balmoral Estate leads to nowhere.
Aberfoyle, Scotland
This enchanting hill is home to fairy lore and a sinister local mystery.
Kilmahog, Scotland
A tumbling waterfall near a narrow passage that was used to herd cattle for hundreds of years.
Comrie, Scotland
Built to hold the worst of the worst of the Nazi war prisoners.