On a corner of the Ardmeanach peninsula on the Isle of Mull, a 50 million-year-old fossil tree hides in the coastal cliffs.

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

This eclectic sanctuary is a hodgepodge of various architectural styles, all crammed into one building.

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

The oldest natural aquarium in the United Kingdom.

This observatory within Europe's first dark sky park offers stunning views of the night sky.

This seaside Scottish holiday rental lets you live out your bookselling dreams.

Modern megaliths form this work of cosmic, Celtic landscape art.

This huge concrete map of Scotland was built as a thank you gift from a Polish soldier.

The small Scottish townhouse where the "Father of the National Parks" was born.

This giant steel bear is a tribute to naturalist John Muir.

This picturesque view of the Scottish Borders was beloved by Sir Walter Scott.

This breathtaking national park is one of the best places to see the weird and wonderful giant anteater in the wild.

Mysterious rocks that ring musically when struck.

This Elizabethan hedge maze is one of only six in North America.

The oldest monument in Marrakesh and the city's only surviving example of Almoravid architecture.

The largest madrasa in Morocco once housed more than 900 students within its exquisite walls.

North Africa's first museum of its kind preserves the culture of Moroccan women and their artistic achievements. 

The former home of Dutch anthropologist Bert Flint now houses a collection of Berber art and artifacts.

It took 40 years to build this Eden-like garden in Marrakech, later restored by Yves Saint-Laurent.

The largest cactus farm in Africa.

This sanctuary is home to donkeys who finally get to rest after a life of toil.

This amazing oasis of art and plants is hidden on the outskirts of Marrakesh.

The remains of a magnificent medieval fortress that was the capital of a vast empire.