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

The former home of the world-famous Templeton Carpet Factory.

The largest terracotta fountain in the world, built to commemorate Britain’s Victorian achievements.

One of the first monuments dedicated to the accomplishments of the great Vice Admiral, Horatio Nelson.

Glasgow's memorial to the International Brigade volunteers from Great Britain who fought and died in the Spanish Civil War.

The site of the first international football match.

Inside this art museum resides one of Glasgow's most famous musical instruments.

Hidden in a Scotland museum is a copse of extinct tree stumps.

These quaint cottages feature built-in signaling devices for fishermen.

Possibly the oldest living thing in Europe, more likely a pagan survivor.

Described by William Wordsworth as a "World of Wonder."

A monument to the 70s rock icon stands on the road into this small Scottish town.

This brilliant display of whirling fireballs celebrates Hogmanay.

The location of this historic castle was inspired by a donkey.

A sea cave with a waterfall and Viking past

This single-track road rewards brave drivers with stunning Scottish scenery.

No telescopes, no power, no gift shop: The Observatory of Chichen Itza, one of the world's oldest observatories, takes astronomy back to basics.

These azure waters were thought to lead to the Mayan Underworld.

L. Frank Baum wrote part of the "Wizard of Oz" series in this wooden Victorian beach resort.

The Guinness Record holder for largest hedge in the world is a verdant Scottish bulwark.

One of two Irish-style round towers in Scotland, this structure has mysterious origins.

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

People leave coins atop an unusual grave marker in one of Scotland's oldest burial grounds.

A pair of mosaics marks the spot where the last accused witch of Dundee was put to death.