The colorful stairs are made with marble from the world's major quarries.

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

This otherwise ordinary close on the Royal Mile constituted the end of the world for Edinburgh’s poorest residents.

These ruins witnessed the final gathering of the failed Jacobite Rebellion.

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

The strange behavior of a tween led to allegations of witchcraft and a curse being placed on anybody within earshot.

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

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

A sweet symbol marks the place where torturous executions were once carried out.

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 picturesque view of the Scottish Borders was beloved by Sir Walter Scott.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Spend the night in this formerly abandoned traditional Scottish village.

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

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

The fountain marks the area where hundreds of accused witches were burned at the stake.