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

It's said this was once the home of King James V's pet lion.

Legend says this rock was once a chopping block for public executions.

The castle that provided the setting for much of 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' is now a pilgrimage site for fans.

A solemn memorial in a majestic setting that honors a 1692 tragedy.

An abandoned village where the ruined foundations cling to a cliff.

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

A double cantilever system bridge that was designed to prevent flood damage.

It's believed this well was once plagued with evil spirits until St. Columba purified the water.

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

Inside this cathedral is a shoulder bone belonging to the Patron Saint of Scotland.

This severely painted building has a twisted connection to the witch hunts of the 1640s.

An ornate "graveyard" for some of the country's forlorn building relics.

This uniquely shaped rock formation is one of Scotland's most iconic mountains and gives spectacular views in all directions.

One of the most spectacular 18th-century bridges in Scotland.

Three large boulders covered in mysterious carvings and graffiti.

A grave marker depicting a body snatching tableau on a 19th-century tombstone.

A remnant of the Roman army's presence on the coast of Scotland.

Edinburgh’s version of the Sistine Chapel is this former church, with an interior covered in paintings done by one woman over the course of nearly a decade.

This tablet indicates where the tragic monarch returned to begin her tumultuous downfall.

A medieval device used to punish and shame wrongdoers still hangs outside the village church.

Wander around the extensive remains of this 12th-century medieval church.

A weird and wonderful collection of items that pique curiosity and haunt nightmares.

Poetic, metallic giraffes adorn a square off an Edinburgh thoroughfare.