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

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

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

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

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

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

Britain's only herd of free-ranging reindeer.

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

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.

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

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

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.

A secret garden in a picturesque Edinburgh village has inspired artists for centuries.

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.

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

One of Scotland's most important modern structures, it just made the '100 Most Endangered Sites' list.

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

Large-scale contemporary artworks tower over fields and lurk in forests around a Jacobean manor house.

A remarkably well preserved tower dating all the way back to the Iron Age.

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

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