Wick, Scotland
Ebenezer Place
The world's shortest street was created by an awkwardly placed hotel.
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Wick, Scotland
The world's shortest street was created by an awkwardly placed hotel.
Dunnet, Scotland
The most northern place on the mainland of Great Britain.
John o' Groats, Scotland
The sign marks one of the endpoints to mainland Britain's longest overland travel route.
Hoy, Scotland
Legends surrounding this megalithic tomb range from giants to a dwarf named Trollid.
Birsay, Scotland
This tiny island featuring 9th-century Viking ruins is only accessible at low tide.
Lambholm, Scotland
This tin chapel was built by POW's during World War II and is painted to look like something much more grand.
Orkney, Scotland
Twice a year, this Orkney town hosts a rowdy game of medieval mob football.
Finstown, Scotland
Enter the world under the hill at this ancient UK burial chamber.
Stromness, Scotland
Thanks to both terrific preservation and historic vandalism this ancient site is known as the "Heart of Neolithic Orkney."
Stromness, Scotland
Possibly the oldest of Britain's ancient henges is also one of its most stark.
Orkney, Scotland
The true age of this ancient stone circle is unknown, but its stunning vista isn't in question.
Melrose, Scotland
This picturesque view of the Scottish Borders was beloved by Sir Walter Scott.
Melrose, Scotland
It's said that at this location, a Scottish poet met the Queen of the Fairies.
Inverness, Scotland
The oldest church in Inverness witnessed the brutal executions of many Scottish soldiers.
Inverness, Scotland
This site contains overlapping ancient graveyards that existed about 1,000 years apart.
Devon, England
An allegorical statue of a giant pregnant woman representing justice and truth.
Bridgwater, England
The metal frame is all that's left of a wicker sculpture which once towered over the M5 motorway.
Devon, England
A massive flood devastated this seaside town, causing many to speculate about whether the government had figured out how to influence the weather.
Alnwick, England
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.
Holy Island of Lindisfarne, England
This tidal island, a sacred site in early English Christianity, was the target of a notable Viking invasion.
Florence, Italy
The mummified relic of St. Antoninus.
Florence, Italy
Legend says this mysterious stone head belongs to a woman who was petrified by an alchemist.
Orvieto, Italy
Water and windows define this defensive Italian well.
Schwangau, Germany
A unique bridge with an equally unique view.