Kilmartin, Scotland
Ballymeanoch Prehistoric Monuments
This Neolithic-era complex boasts standing stones, a cairn, and the only henge in Western Scotland.
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Kilmartin, Scotland
This Neolithic-era complex boasts standing stones, a cairn, and the only henge in Western Scotland.
Lochgilphead, Scotland
A mysterious solitary standing stone from the Neolithic period.
Colintraive, Scotland
A fascinating collection of Scottish late-medieval carved stones
Drymen, Scotland
This castle was established by the 4th Duke of Montrose and is connected to the Buchanan Clan.
Doune, Scotland
The castle that provided the setting for much of 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' is now a pilgrimage site for fans.
Stirling, Scotland
The main residence of the Erskine family and the hereditary keeper of the nearby royal Stirling Castle.
Stirling, Scotland
This figure of a local merchant is said to reanimate and do a dance during Hogmanay.
Stirling, Scotland
These formal gardens were designed to be admired from the vantage point of the castle.
Dunmore, Scotland
Built in the 16th century, the tower is now in ruins.
Dunmore, Scotland
A once extravagant mansion, now reduced to ruin.
Grangemouth, Scotland
The heads of two giant mythological water horses honor Scotland's horselord past.
Wanlockhead, Scotland
The last water-powered beam pumping engine in Britain.
Morpeth, England
This enchanting Victorian estate was home to the world's first hydroelectric power generator.
Gateshead, England
Huge winged monument in the United Kingdom.
Beamish, England
Journey through this open museum where even employees remain true to period.
South Yorkshire, England
From a distance it looks like a real castle, but up close everything is slightly too small.
Brampton Bierlow, England
A folly built to satisfy a gentleman's bet that he could drive his horses through the eye of a needle.
Wentworth, England
This folly built to commemorate an aristocratic victory over Catholic rebellion plays tricks on the eye.
Rotherham, England
An oddly shaped tower built to mark the acquittal of Admiral Keppel in a controversial 1770s case.
Bakewell, England
Seat of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire for centuries.
Stanton Lees, England
Legend says this little-known stone circle is formed from people petrified as punishment for dancing on the Sabbath.
Peterborough, England
The intended purpose of this unfinished Elizabethan building remains a mystery.
Rushton, England
An intriguing three-sided folly is a testament to one man's devotion to Catholicism and the number three.
Whipsnade, England
This unusual geoglyph was built as a warning so low-flying aircraft wouldn't scare the zoo animals.