A series of three shiny letters mark the boundary of an old refuge for those being pursued by debt collectors.

An ancient healing font dedicated to an 11th-century matriarch was moved to make way for progress.

This extinct volcano rises above Edinburgh and is special for its panoramic views over the city.

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

A six-ton wedding present for the King of the Scots.

Overlooked by many, the two famous Scottish warriors guard the main gate of Edinburgh Castle.

The 20th-century chapel’s intricate woodwork includes amazing details, most notably angels playing bagpipes.

A bronze statue of a low three-legged seat commemorates a piece of furniture that started a riot.

A quartet of brightly colored mythical beasts stand sentry at this gateway.

The location of a citizen uprising that led to a gruesome act of mob justice.

A public art piece that barely gets recognized, but then that might be the point.

The most loyal of little dogs, or a Victorian era publicity stunt?

The tomb of one of Scotland's bloody historic villains is a magnet for bumbling desecrators.

The castle that provided the setting for much of 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' is now a pilgrimage site for fans.

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

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

The main residence of the Erskine family and the hereditary keeper of the nearby royal Stirling Castle.

The heads of two giant mythological water horses honor Scotland's horselord past.

The most iconic structure in Scotland has been home to bishops, colonels, and Sean Connery characters.

These fantastically named natural pools look like something out of a Scottish myth.

An ancient Scottish rock formation said to be the gravesite of a giant remains ensconced in legend and intrigue.

Ancient cliffs resembling a kilt on Scotland’s second-largest island emit an entrancing sound.

On this stunning Scottish island, you can walk in the footsteps of dinosaurs.

A castle in the Scottish Highlands has been continuously inhabited since the 1300s.