Places angellj1976 Wants to Go

A historic fortification critical to Anglo-Scottish conflicts now serves as a bed and breakfast.

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

This 15th-century structure had a long, tortuous journey to its current location.

Edinburgh’s version of the Sistine Chapel is this former church, with an interior covered in paintings done by one woman over the course of nearly a decade.

The healing properties of this well attracted royals and commoners throughout the Middle Ages.

Dedicated to the Father of the British Fire Service.

Designed to illustrate two parts of the human psyche.

This cannonball embedded in the side of an Edinburgh house once served a surprisingly pedestrian purpose.

Even though some of the buildings date back to the Victorian era, this research institute is still involved in cutting-edge astronomy research.

This exhibit showcases the literary work of soldiers who suffered "shell shock" during World War I.

Wander around the extensive remains of this 12th-century medieval church.

This 900-foot structure with 20 arches crossing a Scottish river was built in the late 19th century.

This former train tunnel is filled with lines from a poem crafted by Robert Louis Stevenson.

On the outskirts of Edinburgh, a trio of topiary created by one man over the course of more than 20 years.

A once extravagant mansion, now reduced to ruin.

Built in the 16th century, the tower is now in ruins.

The last water-powered beam pumping engine in Britain.

This waterfall is one of the most spectacular natural features in the Scottish Lowlands.

A mythological Celtic beast built with thousands of colorful tiles stands guard over a historic canal junction.

A ceramic postbox where visitors can post original poems and creative messages.

These unique weather vanes honor Scotland's most famous bard and decorate this walkway.

Constructed along the shores of Lake Zurich, this pavilion is a walk-through work of art.

This charming fountain honors Felix Salten, the creator of the iconic storybook deer.

Hidden in the garden of physicist Erwin Schrödinger's house is a life-size figure of a cat from his famous thought experiment.