A free public golf course hides in plain sight in the heart of Scotland’s capital.

An artistic interpretation of the history of a Scottish park, combining poetry with anthropomorphic animals.

These steps offer a breathtaking view of one of Europe's most besieged fortresses.

The dance of this huge clock is a magnificent and eerie commentary on good and evil in the history of humankind.

The colorful stairs are made with marble from the world's major quarries.

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

Touching this 18th-century Scottish philosopher’s toe allegedly conjures good fortune.

Remnants of the 16th-century defensive wall still stand unassumingly within Edinburgh.

A succession of eerily contemplative iron figures lead from a Scottish museum to the sea.

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

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

This small museum in a 17th-century building honors three iconic Scottish writers.

A statue in the heart of Edinburgh honors a bear that served in the Polish military during World War II.

The taxidermy remains of the first mammal ever cloned from an adult cell are on display in Edinburgh.

There are plenty of wonderful panoramic vistas in Edinburgh, but not many are hidden smack in the middle of the Old Town.

Accessible only at low tide, the deserted island is dotted with World War II ruins.

One of the oldest scientific gardens in Britain, containing more than 13,302 plant species in its core collection.

A sweet symbol marks the place where torturous executions were once carried out.

Harry Potter once visited this massive limestone cliff, which was carved by an ancient glacial river.

The city of Manchester quietly unveiled this tribute to a 19th-century massacre.

The small bright red pillar survived the 1996 Manchester bombing virtually unscathed.

A tiny, heartwarming piece of art hiding in plain sight.

This massive memorial commemorates those who died in the Manchester Arena bombing.

The remnants of a depressing public toilet are now a hub of ever evolving street art.