Those looking for something a little different from the normal days out this summer will find plenty of places around Scotland that are ideal for piquing the interest of curious minds.
From "haunted roads" and "healing wells" to breath taking whirlpools and mysterious chapels, there are locations that offer something a little more intriguing than your usual trip.
Rosslyn Chapel, Roslin
This beautiful chapel, which was founded in 1446 by Sir William St Clair, hit the headlines in 2003 when it featured in the film, The Da Vinci Code.
Not only is it stunning to visit but it is also chock full of mysteries including that of the apprentice's pillar, its connections to ufology, its links to the infamous Knights Templar and of course, the many unusual carvings you'll find inside.
Electric Brae, Ayrshire
One of the strangest roads you'll find in Scotland, cars and other wheeled vehicles on the Electric Brae, appear to roll uphill as if propelled by supernatural forces.
The prosaic explanation of course, is that it's simply an optical illusion, but let's not spoil the fun.
Clootie Well, near Inverness
The mysterious Clootie Well makes for an exciting walk close to Inverness, that offers not only an incredible spectacle but also one of the most unique photo opportunities around.
An ancient holy well, it's traditionally a place where pilgrims would come to tie an offering to the nearby trees and bushes, usually in the hope of having an illness cured.
The practice is still very much in use today meaning the trees are awash with hundreds of different coloured cuts of cloth.
Corrievreckan Whirlpool, Argyll
Situated off the west coast of the mainland between the islands of Jura and Scarba lies the third-largest whirlpool in the world.
A truly dangerous stretch of water, the Corryvreckan can be witnessed up close via the numerous tour boats which operate in the area.
Truly breath-taking, it's incredible to see up close.
The underground vaults, Edinburgh
Found in the arches of the city's South Bridge, the vaults were once home to a variety of workshops and trading spaces before becoming the place that many homeless people flocked to.
Later they became a hotbed of criminal activity - including rumours of bodysnatching - before eventually closed off in the mid 19th century.
Now open to the public for tours, they are a hotbed for paranormal activity.
The Hermit's Castle, near Lochinver
This tiny stronghold is known as the Hermit's Castle and stands at just 7 or 8-feet tall - including the rock it's built upon.
Constructed in 1950, the unique little folly was the brainchild of an English architect named David Scott, who reportedly wanted to escape the rigours of modern life.
Strangely, he spent just a weekend inside it before leaving.
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