Remnants of the 16th-century defensive wall still stand unassumingly within Edinburgh.

Built to hold the worst of the worst of the Nazi war prisoners.

This stately monument has been wearing a traffic cone hat for decades much to the delight of the locals.

This enchanting hill is home to fairy lore and a sinister local mystery.

An eccentric aristocrat brought these Australian natives to their current Scottish home.

Early Medieval stones sit on display at the beautiful Govan Old Church in Glasgow.

The tomb of one of Scotland's bloody historic villains is a magnet for bumbling desecrators.

The most loyal of little dogs, or a Victorian era publicity stunt?

This small museum in a 17th-century building honors three iconic Scottish writers.

This huge concrete map of Scotland was built as a thank you gift from a Polish soldier.

This macabre monument atop an ancient well gives a nod to a brutal episode in Scottish clan history.

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

Protecting the dead from opportunistic body snatchers.

This tiny little cave was said to have been a refuge for a saint with a glowing arm.

This modern labyrinth lies in the shadow of a ruined medieval castle.

Monty Python fans will recognize this abandoned mine as the Cave of the Killer Rabbit of Caerbannog.

Legend says this cave housed a 16th-century cannibal and his family of 48.

A giant pineapple, a symbol of hospitality, and an amazing vacation rental option.

A statue in the heart of Edinburgh honors a bear that served in the Polish military during World War II.

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

On this stunning Scottish island, you can walk in the footsteps of dinosaurs.

A sweet symbol marks the place where torturous executions were once carried out.

One of Scotland's most important modern structures, it just made the '100 Most Endangered Sites' list.

A scattered trail of street art adds a pop of color to the city's stark structures.