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

This luxury shopping lane has been protected by its own tiny police force for over a century.

Britain's only herd of free-ranging reindeer.

This modern labyrinth lies in the shadow of a ruined medieval castle.

This unique bridge curls up like a caterpillar to let boats pass and then unfurls again to span a small canal.

The fierce beast perches atop a pedestal marking where the historic City of London gates once stood.

A domino effect created with Britain’s iconic telephone boxes.

A scattered trail of street art adds a pop of color to the city's stark structures.

This pub was 238 years old when it decided to revamp its image: It started serving Thai food.

This Scottish bridge seems to compel dogs to leap to their death.

This obscure walkway links Edinburgh’s Old Town with one of the city's prime vantage points.

These ancient sunken lanes were naturally tunneled into the soft ground by countless footsteps.

A 6th-century stone lies at the site of the mythical battle waged between King Arthur and his nemesis Mordred.

A labyrinth hides in plain sight at each of the city's 270 Tube stations.

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

Come for the oysters, stay for the priceless art honoring inventors across history and Scotland's favorite outdoor sports.

The names Lúthien and Beren can be found inscribed on the shared grave of the famous writer and his beloved wife and muse.

A metal tree emits eerie, melodic notes on top of Lancashire's Crown Point.

The taxidermy remains of the first mammal ever cloned from an adult cell are on display in Edinburgh.

This home on a quiet suburban street is completely covered with vibrant mosaics.

The one-time stronghold of the noble Douglas family, now home to ghost sightings and nesting birds.

This medieval sanctuary's tree-framed door looks like a portal to a mythical realm.

The largest cave chamber in Britain—big enough to fit a whole cathedral inside.

The pioneer of psychoanalysis spent the final year of his life here, still seeing patients on that famous couch.