Places whitneyn Wants to Go

This macabre monument atop an ancient well gives a nod to a brutal episode in Scottish clan history.

This jaw-dropping 19th-century bridge uses its reflection to form what appears to be a perfect circle.

Religious perseverance and cultural coexistence manifest in an architectural gem that multiple wars couldn't topple.

A collision of human error and natural geothermal pressure created this rainbow-colored geologic wonder.

Legend says a witch conjured the world's third largest whirlpool to protect Scotland from a nasty pirate.

A 30-acre garden inspired by the principles of modern physics.

At high tide this strange footbridge appears to have no purpose whatsoever.

A site of pagan worship which still attracts people looking for fairies.

Ruined castle with subterranean vaulted Goblin Ha' or "Goblin Hall."

Possibly the oldest living thing in Europe, more likely a pagan survivor.

This series of Scottish caves has no clear purpose other than baffling historians.

A book bound in the skin of an infamous criminal, along with countless other specimens.

Near the former site of numerous witch burnings, this lavish Edinburgh mainstay pays homage to Scotland's brutal history.

This historic pub has maintained much of its 1906 decor, including a small sequestered room for women, where orders were slipped through a tiny window.

Accessible only at low tide, the deserted island is dotted with World War II ruins.

A historic cave in Scotland once served as a hiding place for a famous Covenanter.

These ancient symbols freckling a Scottish cliff remained hidden for centuries.

A fernery hidden by neglect is uncovered, and an ancient specimen along with it.

This ethereal, rainforest-like gorge is home to waterfalls, quaint bridges, and fairy folk.

Glasgow’s piece of the patron saint of love.

The elaborate clockwork contraptions in this Scottish gallery create small worlds of whimsy and horror.

The community pools that the community refused to give up on.

A leafy, peaceful oasis nestled in the heart of Glasgow's busy south side.

Hidden on a cobblestone street in Glasgow, a Czech Cajovna-inspired teahouse serves as a hangout for Bohemians.