In 1396, two Scottish clans that had been violently feuding for centuries finally faced off in a bloody battle in this park.

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

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

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

Hidden in this modern shopping center is a relic of 16th-century capital punishment.

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

One of Scotland's most important modern structures, it just made the '100 Most Endangered Sites' list.

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

In the depths of Glasgow Cathedral's crypt, one pillar stands out from all others.

Vibrant paintings stretch across 600 feet of derelict railway.

A unique art installation located on what was once considered the widest railway bridge in the world.

One of the first monuments dedicated to the accomplishments of the great Vice Admiral, Horatio Nelson.

The former home of the world-famous Templeton Carpet Factory.

The old tradition of drying laundry on poles in the public green is still guaranteed by Glasgow city law.

Attached to this castle is a local church.

Scotland still bears an enormous scar of its Roman past.

Cascading waterfalls mark the gateway to the ancient burial place of Clan Macnab.

Monty Python fans will recognize this abandoned mine as the Cave of the Killer Rabbit of Caerbannog.

The ruins of this gorgeous clifftop castle look like something from a fantasy novel.

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

There are plenty of wonderful panoramic vistas in Edinburgh, but not many are hidden smack in the middle of the Old Town.

This sculpture of disembodied body parts forms a poignant memory of the horrors of World War II.

This modern work of art was a refreshing addition to one of the oldest theatres in the city.

The lasting remains of a bygone era of open-air meat markets.