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

360° views of the city plus five floors of optical illusions and hands-on science.

Near the former site of numerous witch burnings, this lavish Edinburgh mainstay pays homage to Scotland's brutal history.

Overlooked by many, the two famous Scottish warriors guard the main gate of Edinburgh Castle.

A six-ton wedding present for the King of the Scots.

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

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

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

“It has nae lugs!”

An iconic waterwheel in the Pennine Hills marks the location of one of Britain’s most profitable lead mines.

This charming English house was once the home of England's most famous poet.

Stonehenge has nothing on Castlerigg’s views.

A museum in England’s Lake District dedicated to the trusty pencil wants you to know the story of their World War II spy pencils.

Giant naked man on a hillside.

This unique sculptural clock transforms into a periscope every hour.

The gloomy ruins that inspired Bram Stoker to bring Dracula to life.

These 20-foot jaw bones honor a time when the leviathan bones were a sign that whalers survived the hunt.

This beautiful example of Victorian engineering is the oldest water-balanced funicular anywhere in the world.

A locomotive made from 185,000 bricks celebrates the town's pioneering railway history.

Huge winged monument in the United Kingdom.

This gorgeous space is England's largest independent library outside of London.

This century-old grotesque has a mysterious history and may not actually be a rabbit.

A steep and winding road in the Yorkshire Dales passes by these deep natural potholes.