The medieval-looking hammer beam teak roof may be a Victorian vanity, but it's still absolutely magnificent.

These upturned herring boats make nifty storage sheds for fishing goods.

This tidal island, a sacred site in early English Christianity, was the target of a notable Viking invasion.

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."

Looking strangely like Rome's Colosseum, this unfinished tower has dominated the skyline for over 100 years.

This extinct volcano rises above Edinburgh and is special for its panoramic views over the city.

Overlooking a Scottish loch, this beautifully crumbling castle once inspired a poem by William Wordsworth.

Believed to be the capital of the the ancient kingdom of Dál Riata.

This pyramid is dedicated to all those who suffered martyrdom for civil and religious liberty in Scotland.

The main residence of the Erskine family and the hereditary keeper of the nearby royal Stirling Castle.

These formal gardens were designed to be admired from the vantage point of the castle.

A 13th-century stronghold that has fallen into ruin.

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

A small collection of objects of a bygone era hide in plain view.

Inscribed on the gate are the names of 29 figures from the University's first five centuries.

Glasgow's oldest pub has a proud literary tradition and possibly a ghost or two.

This emblematic representation is said to bring the students good fortune.

This colorful mosaic remembers one of Britain's most deadly peacetime fires.

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

Home to one of the most popular teams in Scottish football history.

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

Paisley's oldest open green space contains a rather ostentatious fountain at its center.