Atlas Obscura on Slate is a blog about the world’s hidden wonders. Like us on Facebook and Tumblr, or follow us on Twitter. Sitting just off to the side of Scotland’s Black Barony, a hotel that was ...

A simple look at a map can take you to places in your mind’s eye. A look at a painting can also take you places – as seen through the eyes of a painter. Join us on a journey around Poland through the ...

In the grounds of a hotel in the Borders lies one of the country's most intriguing maps. Built in the 1970s, it's an exact 1:10,000 scale replica of Scotland (minus the northern isles). Incredibly, ...

Throughout centuries, Poland has been populated by very diverse ethnicities and linguistic groups, all of which have left a mark. Here's a look at some of the languages spoken in these lands, and a ...