Finstown, Scotland
Cuween Hill Cairn
Enter the world under the hill at this ancient UK burial chamber.
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Finstown, Scotland
Enter the world under the hill at this ancient UK burial chamber.
Foyers, Scotland
A Scottish manor with a history of mysterious fires, magic, and eccentric tales
Leek, England
This tiny little pool is said to be home to a malicious mermaid named Jenny Greenteeth.
West Wycombe, England
Human-made caves excavated to hide a secret society of wealthy pagans.
Birsay, Scotland
This tiny island featuring 9th-century Viking ruins is only accessible at low tide.
Crymych, Wales
The Stonehenge of Wales is one of the grandest neolithic dolmens still in existence.
Aberfoyle, Scotland
This enchanting hill is home to fairy lore and a sinister local mystery.
Truro, England
Grab a cuppa at England's first and only domestic tea plantation.
Kinver, England
The last occupied troglodyte dwellings in England weren't abandoned until the 1960s.
Lendalfoot, Scotland
Legend says this cave housed a 16th-century cannibal and his family of 48.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.
Lerwick, Scotland
During this Shetland Islands celebration, hundreds of torch-carrying "guizers" lead a procession to burn a viking longboat.
Edinburgh, Scotland
A statue in the heart of Edinburgh honors a bear that served in the Polish military during World War II.
Hythe, England
A house of bones — but nobody is quite sure to whom they belong.
Aviemore, Scotland
Britain's only herd of free-ranging reindeer.
Dunoon, Scotland
This ethereal, rainforest-like gorge is home to waterfalls, quaint bridges, and fairy folk.
Haddington, Scotland
Ruined castle with subterranean vaulted Goblin Ha' or "Goblin Hall."
Leek, England
This haunting stone chasm is a hotbed of mossy rock and English legend.
Pontarfynach, Wales
Three bridges straddle a stream, one stacked upon the other.
Orkney, Scotland
A red sandstone freestanding monolith rises out of the sea in northern Scotland.
Avebury, England
The largest stone circle in the world has ended up bringing up more questions than it has answered.
Stromness, Scotland
Possibly the oldest of Britain's ancient henges is also one of its most stark.
Dunning, Scotland
A mysterious monument where a woman who records say never existed was burnt alive for being a witch.
London, England
The Columbia Road Flower Market is now open every Sunday, rain or shine.