These steps offer a breathtaking view of one of Europe's most besieged fortresses.

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

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

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

A long-abandoned relic of World War II.

Nestled amid the peaks and lochs of the Scottish Highlands, this inn and pub has played host to outlaws and ghosts.

Now famous as the "Harry Potter bridge," this impressive concrete viaduct has long been an icon in its own right.

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

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

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

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

This Birnam-based garden honors the legacy of 19th-century children’s book author Beatrix Potter.

Described by William Wordsworth as a "World of Wonder."

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

Accessible only at low tide, the deserted island is dotted with World War II ruins.

This former World War II artillery defense site was built to guard the industrial city of Glasgow.

One of the city's oldest pubs displays a skull said to belong to the country's last witch burned at the stake.

The oldest house in Glasgow is now a museum dedicated to the city's medieval history.

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

The 18th-century inspiration behind Harry Potter's Sorting Hat.

Climb this overlooked gem's spiral staircase and you'll be rewarded with spectacular views of Glasgow.

Near the former site of numerous witch burnings, this lavish Edinburgh mainstay pays homage to Scotland's brutal history.

A public art piece that barely gets recognized, but then that might be the point.

The tomb of one of Scotland's bloody historic villains is a magnet for bumbling desecrators.