FIFA deemed this isolated field one of the most remarkable places to play the sport.

This tiny island is home to the world's largest colony of Northern gannets.

“It has nae lugs!”

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

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 shortest street was created by an awkwardly placed hotel.

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

Remnants of the 16th-century defensive wall still stand unassumingly within Edinburgh.

Overlooked by many, the two famous Scottish warriors guard the main gate of Edinburgh Castle.

A six-ton wedding present for the King of the Scots.

The tomb of one of Scotland's bloody historic villains is a magnet for bumbling desecrators.

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

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

A magnificent, iconic stone tower in the Scottish Highlands.

This Scottish museum is the only one in the world to focus not on one religion but all of them.

The most loyal of little dogs, or a Victorian era publicity stunt?

This Scottish burial tomb once held hundreds of ancient eagle bones.

Enter the world under the hill at this ancient UK burial chamber.

The taxidermy remains of the first mammal ever cloned from an adult cell are on display in Edinburgh.

This tiny island featuring 9th-century Viking ruins is only accessible at low tide.

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

Protecting the dead from opportunistic body snatchers.

A sweet symbol marks the place where torturous executions were once carried out.

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.