In the depths of Glasgow Cathedral's crypt, one pillar stands out from all others.

The one-time stronghold of the noble Douglas family, now home to ghost sightings and nesting birds.

Though it's not the largest, this one-kilometer outdoor market is reportedly the longest in Europe.

Over a thousand musical instruments are on display, from bagpipes and harpsichords to drums and the sinuous serpent.

For decades, a bottle factory dumped their waste into these waters—now it's considered the best sea glass beach in England.

A preserved 18th century steel factory.

An ancient woodland that inspired a young J.R.R. Tolkien.

Centuries of human activity have forged an eerie landscape of ruins and craters on an exposed and windswept hilltop.

What was once England's second-richest abbey is now a haunting ruin.

Much of what constituted mid-century Liverpool now litters a beach outside of town.

The abandoned fishing village was swept right into the sea.

Abandoned boats decaying in the largest ship graveyard in mainland Britain.

The dramatic remains of an abandoned farmhouse sit high on the edge of a remote hillside.

Deep in the countryside lie the remains of one of the grandest Roman dwellings in Britain.

A flourishing garden with pigs, donkeys, goats, rabbits, guinea pigs, chickens, ducks, and sheep.

The oldest candy store in the world has been selling traditional sweets since 1827.

A long, winding trek rewards you with a gorge so captivating it inspired a painting in the Tate.

A perilous medieval road leading right into the sea.

Follow the original medieval paths that wind through this intriguing section of the city.

This beautiful "lagoon" is actually a toxic soup filled with cars, carcasses, and trash. When warnings couldn't stop people from going for a dip, the town dyed it black.

This arts and culture cultural center explores the diverse cultural heritage of the American West.

More than a million titles fill the labyrinthine shelves of this prestigious private library.

The Columbia Road Flower Market is now open every Sunday, rain or shine.

19th-century scientists would make the pilgrimage here to verify the precision of their measuring sticks.