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Dundee, Scotland

Lemmings Statue

A bronze tribute to the wildly popular video game from the '90s.

Dundee, Scotland

The Howff Cemetery

People leave coins atop an unusual grave marker in one of Scotland's oldest burial grounds.

Dundee, Scotland

Grissel Jaffray Memorial

A pair of mosaics marks the spot where the last accused witch of Dundee was put to death.

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Begger's Benison Artifacts

"May prick nor purse ne'er fail you."

10 miles from Dundee

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Saint Salvator's Unlucky PH

Every St Andrews student knows to avoid this inscription for fear of a martyr's curse.

10 miles from Dundee

Saint Andrews, Scotland

Hamish McHamish Statue

This bronze statue was erected to honor a small Scottish town's beloved stray cat.

10 miles from Dundee

Kirriemuir, Scotland

Bon Scott Statue

A monument to the 70s rock icon stands on the road into this small Scottish town.

14 miles from Dundee

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