It is no secret that there are countless historical sites dotted around Scotland that were once—and in many cases still are—believed to hold magical properties.
From standing stones shrouded in mystery to a forest draped in rags, Scotland's long mythical history can be seen around us to this day. One of the more fascinating sites is Balm Well in the Edinburgh suburb of Liberton.
Also known by the names St. Katherine's Well, the Balm Well of St. Catherine, and the Oily Well, it is a historic spring found in a small B Listed well-house that has existed for centuries—though its exact origins remain a mystery.
