Gourock, Scotland
Granny Kempock Standing Stone
An urban megalith steeped in local lore.
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Gourock, Scotland
An urban megalith steeped in local lore.
Glenfinnan, Scotland
Now famous as the "Harry Potter bridge," this impressive concrete viaduct has long been an icon in its own right.
Alexandria, Scotland
Largest lake in Great Britain measured by surface area.
Seaham, England
For decades, a bottle factory dumped their waste into these waters—now it's considered the best sea glass beach in England.
Saltburn-by-the-Sea, England
This beautiful example of Victorian engineering is the oldest water-balanced funicular anywhere in the world.
Whitby, England
These 20-foot jaw bones honor a time when the leviathan bones were a sign that whalers survived the hunt.
Whitby, England
A monument to the real explorer and bear who inspired characters in Philip Pullman's 'His Dark Materials.'
Whitby, England
These planks were originally installed to hold the dead.
Whitby, England
The gloomy ruins that inspired Bram Stoker to bring Dracula to life.
Ilkley, England
This strange moor has a song written about it, Bronze Age carvings, and an alien sighting.
Kirkby Lonsdale, England
A beautiful medieval bridge allegedly constructed by the Devil.
Barrow-in-Furness, England
What was once England's second-richest abbey is now a haunting ruin.
Sorbie, Scotland
This fortified L-shaped tower is the ancient seat of clan Hannay.
Isle of Whithorn, Scotland
This medieval pilgrimage site was a key part of the early Christian missionary work in Scotland.
Sandhead, Scotland
Dating back to the 500s, these stones include some of the oldest Christian memorials in Scotland.
Portpatrick, Scotland
The ruins of a 12th-century seaside castle on the southwest coast of Scotland.
Lendalfoot, Scotland
Near this coastal cave stands a small memorial to the hermit who made it his home for three decades.
Lendalfoot, Scotland
A monument to a Russian cruiser near its final resting place off the Ayrshire Coast.
Dailly, Scotland
The ruins of this magnificent Scottish castle blend both Gothic and Renaissance architectural styles.
Maybole, Scotland
An optical Illusion once believed to be an electrical phenomenon.
Dunure, Scotland
Now in ruins, this castle stood for centuries and saw a number of gruesome events.
Catacol, Scotland
These quaint cottages feature built-in signaling devices for fishermen.
Machrie, Scotland
More stones than Stonehenge, all scattered within a windswept landscape sure to enchant 'Outlander' fans.
Corrie, Scotland
A doctor had this large tub carved into rocks to facilitate easier seawater bathing.