A mysterious ruin shrouded in more folklore than fact.

This Georgian mansion blends historical significance with an impressive art collection within picturesque surroundings.

This castle was first occupied in the 1400s and has undergone major restoration in recent times.

One of the city's oldest pubs displays a skull said to belong to the country's last witch burned at the stake.

This unusual 15th-century house of worship once catered to those who sought its healing properties.

Attached to this castle is a local church.

This Norman church survived the Reformation before suffering 300 years of neglect.

These ruins saw a second life as a cemetery.

A 17th-century building that once served as the town's courthouse and jail is now a thriving art center.

An unpaid bill, a stolen stone, and a famous fashion designer rest peacefully alongside a heroine of Highlands history.

The south aisle of this church once served as a burial vault.

A small stone pillar marks the spot where Mary, Queen of Scots, spent her final hours as a free woman.

Once the overnight home of Mary Queen of Scots.

The ruins of this magnificent Scottish castle blend both Gothic and Renaissance architectural styles.

Inside a Scottish castle hangs the tattered remains of a flag with murky origins and supposed magic powers.

The ruins of a 15th-century tower house.

The castle that provided the setting for much of 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' is now a pilgrimage site for fans.

The ruins of a small church belonging to a powerful Scottish family still hold the remains of its patriarch.

Stone monkeys adorn the buildings of this former estate.

A 2,000-year-old Iron Age fort offers stunning ocean views.

The oldest church in Inverness witnessed the brutal executions of many Scottish soldiers.

Now in ruins, this abbey was the home of Tironensian monks for more than 400 years.

This fortified L-shaped tower is the ancient seat of clan Hannay.

This ruined castle is said to be the legendary keep of a Viking princess.