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

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

A baffling beast so absurd a town councilman called it "intellectual vomit in technicolor."

A Scottish manor with a history of mysterious fires, magic, and eccentric tales

Where the sleeping monsters of Scotland's oil industry are left to rust.

This museum honors the young maritime hero who became an unexpected Victorian-era celebrity.

Over a decade ago, painted penguins mysteriously appeared around Berwick-upon-Tweed for no apparent reason.

One of the few surviving examples of Victorian-era public toilets now houses a small homestay.

Decaying 18th-century church converted to a single-family home.

This 13th century castle is chock full of ghosts and impossibly rare cows.

Exquisite examples prehistoric bas-relief carvings.

A daring D-Day assault by U.S. Army Rangers is commemorated atop the high cliffs of this strategic point.

A sandstone block marks the alleged spot where the legendary writer was conceived.

An ancient monastery, a locked room, and a mysterious book heist.

This ancient ruined monastery has been destroyed by fire so many times that it seems like God hates it.

Explore this medieval cathedral by trying to spot all the malevolent monsters hiding in its beautifully colored windows.

First museum dedicated to the research and history of Epilepsy.

This medieval cathedral houses stained-glass windows featuring saints and pretzels.

The great Danube river starts here.

A series of haunting wooden totems are hidden in the woods surrounding a German environmental center.

A horse statue that receives constant makeovers from graffiti artists and locals.

The birthplace of the builder of the Statue of Liberty is now a museum dedicated to his work.

A naturally occurring tunnel in this Nordic mountain makes it look like it's been shot.

These massive moving sand dunes have swallowed an entire village and are still on the run.