Towering basalt columns, a creation of fire and ice.

Aqueducts have dramatically changed this old lake, now home to tufa towers and its very own species of tiny brine shrimp.

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

This medieval sanctuary's tree-framed door looks like a portal to a mythical realm.

This abandoned mausoleum from 1815 sits deep within the forest surrounding Callendar House.

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

This castle resides in a valley known for immense bloodshed during the Middle Ages.

This monument dedicated to the legendary American showman can be found in Scotland's largest city.

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

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

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

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

This two-legged horse statue celebrates a beloved cartoonist and his quirky characters.

The most northern place on the mainland of Great Britain.

The ruins of the second of three churches dedicated to the saint in a touristic Scottish town.

These rusting, skeletal structures are monolithic monuments to Glasgow's industrial past

The remains of an anti-aircraft battery from World War II look out over Glasgow.

In the depths of Glasgow Cathedral's crypt, one pillar stands out from all others.

This vintage gem is one of the oldest surviving purpose-built movie palaces in Scotland.

A striking glass tribute to two sisters who suffered during Scotland's "Killing Time."

The sign marks one of the endpoints to mainland Britain's longest overland travel route.

A leafy, peaceful oasis nestled in the heart of Glasgow's busy south side.

A carved bench marks the Scottish cave that inspired the classic adventure novel "Treasure Island."

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