The discovery of this Neolithic settlement, which contained a Stone Age "cathedral," threw archaeologists for a loop.

The ruins of a medieval seminary some say is the oldest university site in Scotland.

This volcanic plug boasts the longest recorded history of any Scottish stronghold.

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

This Scottish castle has witnessed clan rivalries, Jacobite uprisings, whisky smuggling, and more.

From here, the loch appears to take the shape of mainland Scotland.

The farthest northwesterly point of the British mainland is one of the most remote places in the Scottish Highlands.

Scotland still bears an enormous scar of its Roman past.

The 5,000-year-old megalith is believed to be Scotland's tallest standing stone.

A mysterious ruin shrouded in more folklore than fact.

This unusual rock looks like a giant, otherworldly mushroom sprouting atop a cave.

The highest lighthouse in Scotland shines from an abandoned island.

A cross marks the spot in a small Scottish village that claims to be the exact center of the country.

A serene public space nestled within the remains of Glasgow’s Victorian maternity hospital

A carved bench marks the Scottish cave that inspired the classic adventure novel "Treasure Island."

Originally intended as a temporary installation, this sculpture is now a permanent part of a stunning Scottish beach.

These ruins of a medieval church are full of architectural mysteries.

A leafy, peaceful oasis nestled in the heart of Glasgow's busy south side.

This hill nestled in the Scottish lowlands was a ritual site for over 4,000 years.

The healing properties of this well attracted royals and commoners throughout the Middle Ages.

These skilfully executed, poignant works of art dot a verdant Scottish dell.

This stack of stones honors a murdered 18th-century woman.

Nestled atop a wind-swept crag in the Scottish Highlands is a lonely memorial to a beloved hiker.

The old tradition of drying laundry on poles in the public green is still guaranteed by Glasgow city law.