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

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

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

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

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

The one-time stronghold of the noble Douglas family, now home to ghost sightings and nesting birds.

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

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

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

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

The mysterious megaliths have enchanted and intrigued visitors for thousands of years.

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

The heads of two giant mythological water horses honor Scotland's horselord past.

The highest peak in the United Kingdom has a history of physics, specters, and a pilgrimage of strange objects.

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

Islanders once used this dramatic, otherworldly landscape to hide their cattle from Viking raiders.

An ancient Scottish rock formation said to be the gravesite of a giant remains ensconced in legend and intrigue.

A church that bred legends, and served as an inspiration for the Da Vinci Code.

Ancient cliffs resembling a kilt on Scotland's second largest island emit an entrancing sound.

Amazing and mysterious Neolithic settlement on Scotland's Orkney Islands.

The most iconic structure in Scotland has been home to bishops, colonels, and Sean Connery characters.

17th century streets hidden under Edinburgh were once a breeding ground for the black death.

This astonishingly geometric cave has inspired everyone from Jules Verne to Pink Floyd.

A glacial pothole was once a hideout for a notorious Scottish outlaw.