An ancient stone wall formed by lava that was a frequent stop during funeral marches.

The location of this historic castle was inspired by a donkey.

The Scottish Reformation leader's grave was paved over and is now a parking lot.

An abandoned, desolate train tunnel that was used during World War II.

This hill nestled in the Scottish lowlands was a ritual site for over 4,000 years.

The undercroft is a spectacular example of medieval Cistercian architecture.

This 16th-century close preserves an unusual piece of Edinburgh's transportation history.

This eclectic sanctuary is a hodgepodge of various architectural styles, all crammed into one building.

A carved bench marks the Scottish cave that inspired the classic adventure novel "Treasure Island."

This charming old building's loose connection with the Scottish Reformer is what saved it from demolition after it split apart.

A sea cave with a waterfall and Viking past

This alley off Edinburgh's Royal Mile contains remnants of the city's seedier history.

This Scottish castle has witnessed clan rivalries, Jacobite uprisings, whisky smuggling, and more.

Legend says this rock was once a chopping block for public executions.

The ruins of a medieval seminary some say is the oldest university site in Scotland.

This neolithic stone grave has been altered and restored so often its now more neo than lithic.

An optical Illusion once believed to be an electrical phenomenon.

A sturdy relic of Britain's once crucial gunpowder industry is now a haunting Cornish ruin.

The main gates have been locked since 1745 and will remain so until the Stuart Dynasty returns to the throne.

Thanks to both terrific preservation and historic vandalism this ancient site is known as the "Heart of Neolithic Orkney."

Modern megaliths form this work of cosmic, Celtic landscape art.

Touching this 18th-century Scottish philosopher’s toe allegedly conjures good fortune.

The world's largest prehistoric copper mine had 30,000 animal bones scattered throughout the maze of passageways.

The heart of a Scottish legend had a centuries-long journey before reaching its final resting place.