Legend says a witch conjured the world's third largest whirlpool to protect Scotland from a nasty pirate.

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

This allegedly haunted 16th-century tower house-turned-museum exhibits thousands of spectacular objects.

A familiar otherworldly creature guards this 12th-century Scottish abbey.

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

A site of pagan worship which still attracts people looking for fairies.

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

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

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

The elaborate clockwork contraptions in this Scottish gallery create small worlds of whimsy and horror.

"Respectful to the dead, safe and sanitary to the living, dedicated to the Genius of Memory..."

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

This volcanic plug boasts the longest recorded history of any Scottish stronghold.

A mysterious monument where a woman who records say never existed was burnt alive for being a witch.

This 15th-century structure had a long, tortuous journey to its current location.

This charming old building's loose connection with the Scottish Reformer is what saved it from demolition after it split apart.

The 20th-century chapel’s intricate woodwork includes amazing details, most notably angels playing bagpipes.

This sculpture is dedicated to Minnesota natives who served in combat.

The fountain marks the area where hundreds of accused witches were burned at the stake.

Ruined 11th century abbey built by King David I in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Brass bricks outline the locations of Edinburgh's lost, lively market stalls.

This unusual statue overlooking the Royal Mile has an interesting backstory.

Comprehensive gaming collection of over 30,000 electronic games and consoles.

This monument to one of the largest science fiction games of all time bears the names of hundreds of thousands of players.