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

An abandoned set from the 1980 film "Popeye," claimed and repurposed as a theme park by creative locals.

Twice a day this ancient path disappears with the tides, leaving the Holy Island of Lindisfarne out to sea.

This iconic 1,000-year-old medieval castle is a favorite of the film industry, most notably as the location for Hogwarts in Harry Potter.

The sign at the garden gate reads: "These Plants Can Kill."

Tiny effigies of the victims of Edinburgh's famous Anatomy Murders.

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

These fantastically named natural pools look like something out of a Scottish myth.

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

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

Giant, friendly pelicans in Central London, the most unlikely of places.

One part local history, 99 parts gruesome haunted house.

There are plenty of wonderful panoramic vistas in Edinburgh, but not many are hidden smack in the middle of the Old Town.

A curious structure built just for the birds.

Displaced highlanders would take shelter from the wet Scottish climate under the large walled bridge at Glasgow Central Station.

The heart of a Scottish legend had a centuries-long journey before reaching its final resting place.

Stay in the one time home to one of Scotland's most notorious gentleman's sex clubs.

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

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

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

Protecting the dead from opportunistic body snatchers.

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

A small island abbey is the final resting place of many medieval Scottish monarchs, including the real Macbeth.

Ruined castle with subterranean vaulted Goblin Ha' or "Goblin Hall."