One of a series of sculptures making a statement about sea-level rise in the United Kingdom.

Now in ruins, this castle stood for centuries and saw a number of gruesome events.

An impressive piece of infrastructure that seems outsized when considering it serves an island with a population of less than 300.

Believed to be the smallest castle in Europe.

A mysterious, weather-beaten bus lies on the coast of Harris, enticing the curious to investigate.

A former coastal watch post has been turned into a bothy with unrivaled views of the sea and its inhabitants.

Every September, international competitors flock to a tiny Scottish island's flooded quarries.

A failed infrastructure project now owns this unique moniker.

Though difficult to access, this stunning cave has a place in Scotland's poetic history.

Unusually, this ancient Iron Age broch has never been excavated.

Every St. Andrews student knows to avoid this inscription for fear of a martyr's curse.

A red-brick beacon stands against the tempestuous Atlantic, on the windiest site in the United Kingdom.

This abandoned hospital village was once viewed as an innovative way to deal with mental illness.

The world's shortest street was created by an awkwardly placed hotel.

Possibly the world's smallest museum is home to one exhibit that sheds light on the capital city's dark criminal history.

A magnificent, iconic stone tower in the Scottish Highlands.

Remnants of the 16th-century defensive wall still stand unassumingly within Edinburgh.

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

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

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

The most iconic structure in Scotland has been home to bishops, colonels, and Sean Connery characters.

This beach runway is off limits during high tide.

This astonishingly geometric cave has inspired everyone from Jules Verne to Pink Floyd.

A historic cave in Scotland once served as a hiding place for a famous Covenanter.