Places Xoan Wants to Go

Scotland's only funicular railway is also the United Kingdom's highest.

This tiny little cave was said to have been a refuge for a saint with a glowing arm.

More stones than Stonehenge, all scattered within a windswept landscape sure to enchant 'Outlander' fans.

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

This tiny island featuring 9th-century Viking ruins is only accessible at low tide.

Climb this overlooked gem's spiral staircase and you'll be rewarded with spectacular views of Glasgow.

Overlooked by many, the two famous Scottish warriors guard the main gate of Edinburgh Castle.

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

Legend says this cave housed a 16th-century cannibal and his family of 48.

During this Shetland Islands celebration, hundreds of torch-carrying "guizers" lead a procession to burn a viking longboat.

This extremely naked God of Drunkards welcomes visitors to Kochi Station.

A giant pineapple, a symbol of hospitality, and an amazing vacation rental option.

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

A curious collection of mechanical moving figures.

A statue in the heart of Edinburgh honors a bear that served in the Polish military during World War II.

The remains of a grand castle that may have inspired Bram Stoker's Dracula.

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

Britain's only herd of free-ranging reindeer.

Formerly abandoned underground complex to keep royals safe from a nuclear war that never came.

Summer in Scotland begins with a spectacularly wild and colorful event rooted in ancient pagan traditions.

The taxidermy remains of the first mammal ever cloned from an adult cell are on display in Edinburgh.

A pub that is literally in the middle of nowhere, but continues to do business.

This modern labyrinth lies in the shadow of a ruined medieval castle.

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