The farthest northwesterly point of the British mainland is one of the most remote places in the Scottish Highlands.

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

This single-track road rewards brave drivers with stunning Scottish scenery.

This mural condenses 96 miles of one of Scotland's best-known trails into a unique art display.

This remarkable sculpture symbolizes the regeneration in this Glasgow suburb.

A discarded umbrella stand from a women's prison is an object of pride at a library that is dedicated to women's culture and achievements.

This vessel is the final ocean-going paddle steamer in the world.

A doctor had this large tub carved into rocks to facilitate easier seawater bathing.

The ruins of a world-renowned medieval hospital.

A ceramic postbox where visitors can post original poems and creative messages.

A beautifully-carved Pictish stone encased in a protective glass structure.

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

In the 18th century, the Earl of Buchan mapped the universe on this stone pillar.

A stone-filled garden in the heart of Edinburgh commemorates the father of modern geology.

These stones date back to the 3rd or 2nd millennium B.C.

An amazing model of a whale's jaw bone pays homage to the region's seafaring traditions.

The first woman in America to receive a medical degree.

Even though some of the buildings date back to the Victorian era, this research institute is still involved in cutting-edge astronomy research.

Reportedly the "most handsome" market cross in Scotland.

These plaques located in a court preserve a small piece of Edinburgh's history.

This massive, 30-foot-tall statue of the famed Scottish knight overlooks a grassy knoll.

This museum offers a glimpse into early 20th-century Glasgow life.

Aside from denoting a public square or market, this medieval structure was also a sign of a town's prosperity.

No other place in Scotland has such a high concentration of prehistoric carved stone surfaces.