Edinburgh, Scotland
St Giles' Cathedral Thistle Chapel
The 20th-century chapel’s intricate woodwork includes amazing details, most notably angels playing bagpipes.
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Edinburgh, Scotland
The 20th-century chapel’s intricate woodwork includes amazing details, most notably angels playing bagpipes.
Inverkeithing, Scotland
A remarkable feat of Victorian engineering across the Firth of Forth.
Isle of Skye, Scotland
These fantastically named natural pools look like something out of a Scottish myth.
Oban, Scotland
Looking strangely like Rome's Colosseum, this unfinished tower has dominated the skyline for over 100 years.
Stirling, Scotland
This pyramid is dedicated to all those who suffered martyrdom for civil and religious liberty in Scotland.
Stirling, Scotland
A striking glass tribute to two sisters who suffered during Scotland's "Killing Time."
Grangemouth, Scotland
The heads of two giant mythological water horses honor Scotland's horselord past.
Falkirk, Scotland
Old-fashioned knowledge and modern engineering create the world's only rotating boatlift.
Isle of Skye, Scotland
On this stunning Scottish island, you can walk in the footsteps of dinosaurs.
Isle of Skye, Scotland
This dramatic landscape hidden on the Isle of Skye looks as though you've stepped into the magical realm.
Scottsdale, Arizona
Originally conceived as part of a proposed Arizona State Capitol building in the 1950s, this structure built in 2004 stands as a monument to the architect's legacy.
Phoenix, Arizona
The massive, incredibly rare instrument is over 11 feet tall with a range so deep it goes lower than humans can hear.
Joshua Tree, California
Meet 'Big Josh,' the 20-foot-tall muffler man.
Palm Springs, California
The so-called "Bridge of Thighs" in Palm Springs allows nudists to discreetly cross the road.
Palm Springs, California
This bright and bubbly Palm Springs hotel was the brainchild of an iconic drag queen.
Palm Springs, California
An outdoor sculpture park of giant pink robots and post-apocalyptic Christmas scenes.
Palm Springs, California
An ancient mineral hot spring sits at the middle of this combination cultural center and spa.
Cabazon, California
The "world's biggest dinosaur" once housed a creationist museum in its abdomen.
Barstow, California
Colorful sedimentary rock layers provide opportunities both for hiking and photography.
Amboy, California
The ghost town that ended up on Ebay.
San Bernardino County, California
This dormant volcanic crater has been converted from a roiling pit of magma to a pleasant hiking spot.
Ludlow, California
One of the ghostly stops along Route 66.
Newberry Springs, California
The set location for a 1987 cult classic draws international film buffs to the middle of the Mojave Desert.
Pioneertown, California
A fake town founded by Western movie stars is now becoming a hip desert community.