Ruined 11th century abbey built by King David I in Edinburgh, Scotland.

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

This giant steel bear is a tribute to naturalist John Muir.

This 19th-century monument served an important purpose for fishermen thanks to its built-in barometer.

The small Scottish townhouse where the "Father of the National Parks" was born.

This Scottish bay still reveals evidence of its days as a seaside swimming pool.

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

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

At high tide this strange footbridge appears to have no purpose whatsoever.

Mining, a local filmmaker, and a philanthropist doctor all commemorated within a small space in suburban Edinburgh

A shiny sculpture celebrating the mighty mollusk.

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

Sculptures depicting Scottish and English soldiers in battle honor a 16th-century conflict.

This memorial commemorates a defining 16th-century battle between English and Scottish forces.

A small stone pillar marks the spot where Mary, Queen of Scots, spent her final hours as a free woman.

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

The one-time stronghold of the noble Douglas family, now home to ghost sightings and nesting birds.

The medley of artwork tells the history of this Scottish town.

This massive work of art was designed to commemorate Burns Night and the national poet of Scotland.

Reportedly the "most handsome" market cross in Scotland.

The true beauty of this church is showcased in the hand-painted stencils across the ceiling.

An amazing model of a whale's jaw bone pays homage to the region's seafaring traditions.

Visible at low tide, this rusting vessel is one of the last surviving examples of the X-Class "Midget" submarines.

The ruins of a 15th-century church once home to priests who prayed for a single family's salvation.