Places Carette Wants to Go

There's more to this drinking establishment than meets the eye.

A church that bred legends, and served as an inspiration for the Da Vinci Code.

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

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

A sculpture dedicated to the Roman history steeped in a Scottish town.

A remnant of the Roman army's presence on the coast of Scotland.

One of Edinburgh's most popular works of street art is located well off the beaten path.

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

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

A spring purported to have healing properties lies just outside Scotland's capital.

These trenches were used to train the Scottish military for life on the frontlines of World War I.

A homage to an elusive character resides in this public park.

This remarkably preserved historic structure stands as the last surviving remnant of Corstorphine Castle.

This allegedly haunted 16th-century tower house-turned-museum exhibits thousands of spectacular objects.

An ancient stone with mysterious origins stands in a residential neighborhood.

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

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

This giant foot is all that remains of a massive concrete play structure that once stood on the outskirts of Edinburgh.

A controversial cenotaph dedicated to a local physician with an unscrupulous past.

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

An iconic red telephone box turned tiny art gallery.

The last remaining bottle-shaped kilns in Scotland stand alone in an Edinburgh suburb.

This ordinary-looking mailbox has a rather explosive history.

An ancient relic in Edinburgh that is around 4,000 years old.