Places Xoan Wants to Go

The mystery of this small, brick pond eluded its possibly only investigator until his death.

A red sandstone freestanding monolith rises out of the sea in northern Scotland.

Possibly the oldest of Britain's ancient henges is also one of its most stark.

A mysterious monument where a woman who records say never existed was burnt alive for being a witch.

The mysterious megaliths have enchanted and intrigued visitors for thousands of years.

On this stunning Scottish island, you can walk in the footsteps of dinosaurs.

This cramped crevasse saw the entire population of its island suffocated inside its depths.

A small island abbey is the final resting place of many medieval Scottish monarchs, including the real Macbeth.

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

The heads of two giant mythological water horses honor Scotland's horselord past.

The one-time stronghold of the noble Douglas family, now home to ghost sightings and nesting birds.

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

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

The true age of this ancient stone circle is unknown, but its stunning vista isn't in question.

Islanders once used this dramatic, otherworldly landscape to hide their cattle from Viking raiders.

A church that bred legends, and served as an inspiration for the Da Vinci Code.

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

Now famous as the "Harry Potter bridge," this impressive concrete viaduct has long been an icon in its own right.

The ruins of this gorgeous clifftop castle look like something from a fantasy novel.

An ancient Scottish rock formation said to be the gravesite of a giant remains ensconced in legend and intrigue.

A strange rock with a sinister reputation lurks within the crimson waters of this Scottish glen.

Spend the night in this formerly abandoned traditional Scottish village.

This castle was established by the 4th Duke of Montrose and is connected to the Buchanan Clan.

The last inhabitants of one of the U.K.'s most remote islands were evacuated in 1930.