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

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

Possibly the oldest of Britain's ancient henges is also one of its most stark.

Thanks to both terrific preservation and historic vandalism this ancient site is known as the "Heart of Neolithic Orkney."

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

Legends surrounding this megalithic tomb range from giants to a dwarf named Trollid.

A red sandstone freestanding monolith rises out of the sea in northern Scotland.

This picturesque stream was up until recently the site of a ten story mountain of slag and sewage.

This historic Pittsburgh tennis complex is a rare example of natural red clay courts.

This audio art installation pays tribute to the weather and unique linguistic history of the archipelago.

A memorial to a 19th-century fishing disaster that had deep repercussions across Shetland.

This Shetland Islands bus shelter may be small, but it squeezes in a couch, a desk, some art, and even an old telly.

Recreations of a Norse longhouse and boat on Shetland's northernmost inhabited island.

A remarkably well preserved tower dating all the way back to the Iron Age.

This picturesque archeological site looks like it was pulled straight from a fantasy novel.

This former chapel resides on an island connected to the mainland by one of Shetland's iconic beachy tombolos.

The main feature of these gardens is a rarity in the northernmost part of Scotland: trees.

This memorial celebrates the legacy of the British-Norwegian resistance movement during World War II.

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