The oldest pub in Ireland may also be the oldest surviving bar in the entire world.

One of the most popular megalithic sites in Ireland stands as a humbler version of Stonehenge.

Local legend says the remains of Father Christmas lie within the medieval grounds.

The enchanting archway is the only surviving portal into Dublin's lost medieval wall.

A tiny microvalley etched into the side of Knocknarea Mountain hides another world.

This floating garden in the sky is straight out of a fairy tale, but the real thing is nothing short of magical.

This Irish show cave is said to have been the site of a Viking massacre that claimed 1,000 lives.

An Irish church where an 800-year-old mummy is reaching out of his coffin as if to shake hands.

The gorgeous library at Trinity College is home to remarkable treasures of Irish identity.

Perfectly preserved ancient monastery in an impossibly dramatic location on a rocky island in the Atlantic.

Scotland is filled with standing stones that date back hundreds or thousands of years. This is not one of them.

This Birnam-based garden honors the legacy of 19th-century children’s book author Beatrix Potter.

Glasgow’s piece of the patron saint of love.

One man spent 10 years building a spectacular section of road because no one else would.

A secret door leads to this cozy dive that sells only “milk.”

During this Shetland Islands celebration, hundreds of torch-carrying "guizers" lead a procession to burn a viking longboat.

Hidden on a cobblestone street in Glasgow, a Czech Cajovna-inspired teahouse serves as a hangout for Bohemians.

Come for the oysters, stay for the priceless art honoring inventors across history and Scotland's favorite outdoor sports.

A pub that is literally in the middle of nowhere, but continues to do business.

Legend says a witch conjured the world's third largest whirlpool to protect Scotland from a nasty pirate.

This ethereal, rainforest-like gorge is home to waterfalls, quaint bridges, and fairy folk.

This historic pub has maintained much of its 1906 decor, including a small sequestered room for women, where orders were slipped through a tiny window.

Summer in Scotland begins with a spectacularly wild and colorful event rooted in ancient pagan traditions.

A site of pagan worship which still attracts people looking for fairies.