The oldest church in Inverness witnessed the brutal executions of many Scottish soldiers.

These ruins saw a second life as a cemetery.

After 800 years, Europe's oldest elm tree has met its end.

This site contains overlapping ancient graveyards that existed about 1,000 years apart.

An ornate "graveyard" for some of the country's forlorn building relics.

A series of three shiny letters mark the boundary of an old refuge for those being pursued by debt collectors.

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

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

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

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

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.

This otherwise ordinary close on the Royal Mile constituted the end of the world for Edinburgh’s poorest residents.

Summer in Scotland begins with a spectacularly wild and colorful event rooted in ancient pagan traditions.

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

The fountain marks the area where hundreds of accused witches were burned at the stake.

This 17th-century street hidden beneath Edinburgh was once a breeding ground for the black death.

The Underground railway station and its Cubist/Art Deco statue are so evocative of 1920s/30s London that one almost expects to see Poirot on the stairs.

Where the dead once lay, art now plays.

Originally meant to hold a statue of King William IV, this support sat empty for years. Today, it hosts a rotating cast of public artwork.

The world's longest continuously running show has played at this small West End theater since 1974.

A sculpture of a famous ape who was once a beloved household name in London.

Children's hospital in London that operates on royalties received from Peter Pan, which J.M. Barrie signed over in 1929.

Its collection includes a broad array of social, geographic, graphic design, and political history.