Edinburgh, Scotland
Blair Street Underground Vaults
A labyrinthine network of chambers with a storied past hides below Edinburgh's South Bridge.
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Edinburgh, Scotland
A labyrinthine network of chambers with a storied past hides below Edinburgh's South Bridge.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Protecting the dead from opportunistic body snatchers.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The most loyal of little dogs, or a Victorian era publicity stunt?
Edinburgh, Scotland
The tomb of one of Scotland's bloody historic villains is a magnet for bumbling desecrators.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The Scottish Reformation leader's grave was paved over and is now a parking lot.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh's oldest statue hides within a parking lot behind the city's iconic cathedral.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Dedicated to the Father of the British Fire Service.
Fort William, Scotland
In 1990, this 37-foot red steel bottle sailed from New York to England.
Banavie, Scotland
The longest staircase lock in Britain.
Glenfinnan, Scotland
Now famous as the "Harry Potter bridge," this impressive concrete viaduct has long been an icon in its own right.
Inverness, Scotland
The oldest church in Inverness witnessed the brutal executions of many Scottish soldiers.
Golden, Colorado
The warmth and creative kitsch of a quilt engulf every patron who visits.
Inverness, Scotland
This site contains overlapping ancient graveyards that existed about 1,000 years apart.
Nairn, Scotland
The location of this historic castle was inspired by a donkey.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This monument is dedicated to a young boy who survived a disaster that forced Edinburgh to reevaluate its building codes.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The colorful stairs are made with marble from the world's major quarries.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This 17th-century street hidden beneath Edinburgh was once a breeding ground for the black death.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Touching this 18th-century Scottish philosopher’s toe allegedly conjures good fortune.
Edinburgh, Scotland
A rare example of one of the world's first printed books
Three Rivers, California
Four hundred granite steps were built into this massive rock by the National Park Service.
Monterey, California
Enormous crabs, bioluminescent jellies, and other amazing creatures from the ocean’s depths—some of which are in an aquarium for the first time ever.
Monterey, California
One of the most elaborate displays of Jellyfish is on display at the aquarium.
London, England
These wire animal sculptures commemorate the exotic inhabitants that once called the Tower of London home.
London, England
There's an exclusive Beefeaters pub hidden in the Tower of London.