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Strichen, Scotland

Strichen Stone Circle

This ancient monument has been dissembled and put back together at least twice.
Saint Abbs, Scotland

East Coast Fishing Disaster Memorial

One of four sister bronze sculptures dedicated to the widows and orphans of an 1881 tragedy.
Kilmun, Scotland

Elizabeth Blackwell's Grave

The first woman in America to receive a medical degree.
Wanlockhead, Scotland

Wanlockhead Beam Engine

The last water-powered beam pumping engine in Britain.
Shetland Islands, Scotland

Ayres of Swinister

The recurring nature of this geographic feature might make it unique in the world.
Tiroran, Scotland

The Fossil Tree and Burg

On a corner of the Ardmeanach peninsula on the Isle of Mull, a 50 million-year-old fossil tree hides in the coastal cliffs.
Stirling, Scotland

Wolf Craig

A distinctive building that incorporates a mythical beast into its architecture.
Monreith, Scotland

Barsalloch Fort

A 2,000-year-old Iron Age fort offers stunning ocean views.
Dumfries, Scotland

Big Water of Fleet Viaduct

This 900-foot structure with 20 arches crossing a Scottish river was built in the late 19th century.
Edinburgh, Scotland

Mason's Memorial Pillars

A rare remnant of an exposition that took place nearby at the end of the 19th-century.
Prestonpans, Scotland

Preston Market Cross

Reportedly the "most handsome" market cross in Scotland.
Dunbar, Scotland

Dunbar Outdoor Pool Remains

This Scottish bay still reveals evidence of its days as a seaside swimming pool.
Isle of Islay, Scotland

Dunyvaig Castle

It's believed a castle existed at this site since the 12th century.
Garderhouse, Scotland

Da Gairdins

The main feature of these gardens is a rarity in the northernmost part of Scotland: trees.
Carrbridge, Scotland

Old Packhorse Bridge

Designed to allow funerals to proceed over the River Dulnain.
Portpatrick, Scotland

Dunskey Castle

The ruins of a 12th-century seaside castle on the southwest coast of Scotland.
Scalloway, Scotland

The Shetland Bus Memorial

This memorial celebrates the legacy of the British-Norwegian resistance movement during World War II.
Glencoe, Scotland

Massacre of Glencoe Monument

A solemn memorial in a majestic setting that honors a 1692 tragedy.
Kirriemuir, Scotland

'Tick Tock'

A re-purposed wooden sculpture, depicting one of Scotland's most beloved writer's amphibious creations.
Eaglesham, Scotland

Whitelee Wind Farm

The biggest onshore wind farm in the United Kingdom.
Stirling, Scotland

The Bastion & Thieves Pot

Hidden in this modern shopping center is a relic of 16th-century capital punishment.
Edinburgh, Scotland

Dalmeny Estate Topiaries

On the outskirts of Edinburgh, a trio of topiary created by one man over the course of more than 20 years.
Stirling, Scotland

The Lion's Den

It's said this was once the home of King James V's pet lion.
Orkney, Scotland

Kirkwall Ba

Twice a year, this Orkney town hosts a rowdy game of medieval mob football.