Dumfries, Scotland
The Ruthwell Cross
An Anglo-Saxon cross inscribed with possibly the oldest written work of English literature.
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Dumfries, Scotland
An Anglo-Saxon cross inscribed with possibly the oldest written work of English literature.
Carlisle, England
A stone copper was sculpted on the wall of the Carlisle Cathedral to honor a local hero.
Penrith, England
Legends say this red sandstone monolith and the dozens of smaller boulders that surround it were once a coven of witches—before a Scottish wizard turned them all to stone.
Castle Douglas, Scotland
The former seat of power for the Balliol dynasty.
Holywood, Scotland
A 30-acre garden inspired by the principles of modern physics.
Moffat, Scotland
“It has nae lugs!”
Stonehouse, Scotland
This former small-town cinema palace was built with the remains of a luxury liner.
Hamilton, Scotland
A magnificent tomb that was the final resting place of the Dukes of Hamilton.
Blantyre, Scotland
These mysterious religious carvings were once thought to be thousands of years old but are actually the work of modern eccentric.
Glasgow, Scotland
Water-themed sculptures guard this unusually square structure.
Cambuslang, Scotland
This striking monument pays tribute to those who died working the coal pits from the town of Cambuslang.
Glasgow, Scotland
A humble ancient well where Scottish knight, Sir William Wallace, took his final drink.
Stirling, Scotland
Tucked away in this local museum is a piece of sporting equipment that dates to the 16th-century.
Kiruna, Sweden
The world's first ice hotel is still one of the most elaborate and beautiful.
Stirling, Scotland
Legend says this rock was once a chopping block for public executions.
Stirling, Scotland
Hidden in this modern shopping center is a relic of 16th-century capital punishment.
Stirling, Scotland
A distinctive building that incorporates a mythical beast into its architecture.
Stirling, Scotland
This figure of a local merchant is said to reanimate and do a dance during Hogmanay.
Stirling, Scotland
A striking glass tribute to two sisters who suffered during Scotland's "Killing Time."
Stirling, Scotland
A grave marker depicting a body snatching tableau on a 19th-century tombstone.
Dunmore, Scotland
A giant pineapple, a symbol of hospitality, and an amazing vacation rental option.
Dunblane, Scotland
The oldest library in Scotland was built from the remains of a church to hold a churchman's library.
Bridge of Allan, Scotland
A carved bench marks the Scottish cave that inspired the classic adventure novel "Treasure Island."
Perth, Scotland
In 1396, two Scottish clans that had been violently feuding for centuries finally faced off in a bloody battle in this park.