The heads of two giant mythological water horses honor Scotland's horselord past.

Islanders once used this dramatic, otherworldly landscape to hide their cattle from Viking raiders.

The true age of this ancient stone circle is unknown, but its stunning vista isn't in question.

Now famous as the "Harry Potter bridge," this impressive concrete viaduct has long been an icon in its own right.

An ancient Scottish rock formation said to be the gravesite of a giant remains ensconced in legend and intrigue.

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

The ruins of this gorgeous clifftop castle look like something from a fantasy novel.

Spend the night in this formerly abandoned traditional Scottish village.

Ancient cliffs resembling a kilt on Scotland's second largest island emit an entrancing sound.

Amazing and mysterious Neolithic settlement on Scotland's Orkney Islands.

Ruined 11th century abbey built by King David I in Edinburgh, Scotland.

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

17th century streets hidden under Edinburgh were once a breeding ground for the black death.

These fantastically named natural pools look like something out of a Scottish myth.

Brass bricks outline the locations of Edinburgh's lost, lively market stalls.

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

This brilliant display of whirling fireballs celebrates Hogmanay.

The sign marks one of the endpoints to mainland Britain's longest overland travel route.

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

Sprawled across the Great Hall ceiling are various constellations and images relating to the zodiac.

Displaced highlanders would take shelter from the wet Scottish climate under the large walled bridge at Glasgow Central Station.

This tin chapel was built by POW's during World War II and is painted to look like something much more grand.

The world’s first museum dedicated to the history of childhood opened in Edinburgh in 1955.

A close look reveals that the Scottish monument is just slightly off-kilter.