Shandwick, Scotland
Clach a' Charridh
A beautifully-carved Pictish stone encased in a protective glass structure.
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Shandwick, Scotland
A beautifully-carved Pictish stone encased in a protective glass structure.
Newtonmore, Scotland
A cross marks the spot in a small Scottish village that claims to be the exact center of the country.
Greenfield, Scotland
The solitary cairn marks a mysterious death that's still controversial more than two decades later.
Invermoriston, Scotland
It's believed this well was once plagued with evil spirits until St. Columba purified the water.
Spean Bridge, Scotland
This macabre monument atop an ancient well gives a nod to a brutal episode in Scottish clan history.
Fort William, Scotland
In 1990, this 37-foot red steel bottle sailed from New York to England.
Glenelg, Scotland
The sign announces the Scottish village's cosmic connections, as it's twinned with Glenelg, Mars.
Keoldale, Scotland
The farthest northwesterly point of the British mainland is one of the most remote places in the Scottish Highlands.
Mid Clyth, Scotland
A collection of short standing stones covers this hillside.
Invergordon, Scotland
This abandoned oil depot produces world's longest echo in a manmade structure.
Killin, Scotland
Cascading waterfalls mark the gateway to the ancient burial place of Clan Macnab.
Ardtalnaig, Scotland
Monty Python fans will recognize this abandoned mine as the Cave of the Killer Rabbit of Caerbannog.
Fortingall, Scotland
Possibly the oldest living thing in Europe, more likely a pagan survivor.
Aberfeldy, Scotland
This Neolithic stone circle is the most complete of its kind in Scotland.
Perth and Kinross, Scotland
Described by William Wordsworth as a "World of Wonder."
Abernethy, Scotland
One of two Irish-style round towers in Scotland, this structure has mysterious origins.
Dunning, Scotland
A mysterious monument where a woman who records say never existed was burnt alive for being a witch.
North Queensferry, Scotland
One of the world's smallest functioning lighthouse boasts an unexpected connection.
Dunfermline, Scotland
The remains of "the Pearl of Scotland" can be found inside this church.
Dunfermline, Scotland
Andrew Carnegie funded the building of almost 3,000 libraries across the world, this was the first.
Dunfermline, Scotland
A hidden tunnel leads to a medieval queen's shrine buried beneath a parking lot.
Dunfermline, Scotland
Did the legendary Scottish knight William Wallace actually take refuge here after a major battle?
Torryburn, Scotland
The long-lost final resting place of an accused witch.
Torwood, Scotland
The mystery of this small, brick pond eluded its possibly only investigator until his death.