Places alessandralee Wants to Go

It's a mystery how these curious columns wound up in an Edinburgh suburb.

This 19th-century sanctuary was built atop a hill that once housed a Roman fort.

This single-track road rewards brave drivers with stunning Scottish scenery.

This sculpture commemorates Edinburgh's sister city and their respective celebrity dogs.

This tiny weathered plot is one of the oldest Jewish cemeteries in Scotland.

A beautiful Greco-Roman structure houses a well once believed to have healing powers.

Come for the oysters, stay for the priceless art honoring inventors across history and Scotland's favorite outdoor sports.

One of Edinburgh's oldest pubs hides a 19th-century skittles alley in the back.

This alley off Edinburgh's Royal Mile contains remnants of the city's seedier history.

Another entry into the world of Edinburgh's pop-up artworks.

A striking glass tribute to two sisters who suffered during Scotland's "Killing Time."

The artwork mysteriously appeared within an Edinburgh cemetery.

This obscure walkway links Edinburgh’s Old Town with one of the city's prime vantage points.

This mountain is one of the largest in Scotland but is better known for its hollow insides.

This brilliant display of whirling fireballs celebrates Hogmanay.

An iconic red telephone box turned tiny art gallery.

This volcanic plug boasts the longest recorded history of any Scottish stronghold.

Sprawled across the Great Hall ceiling are various constellations and images relating to the zodiac.

These quaint cottages feature built-in signaling devices for fishermen.

The abandoned transportation hub hides within the Glasgow attraction it once served.

An artist's whimsical transformation of everyday objects.

Enter this small nook and you'll be surrounded by 360 degrees of street art.

The U.K.'s first underground railway line is now a lively thoroughfare for runners and cyclists.

Poetic, metallic giraffes adorn a square off an Edinburgh thoroughfare.