Places emmeliamathews Wants to Go

It's said taking a hammer and nail to this stone relieves a toothache.

This effigy was crafted to annoy a neighbor after a civil dispute over a foul smell.

The first woman in America to receive a medical degree.

This painting of a beloved dog will be on display at the Scottish National Gallery at long as the museum exists.

A solemn memorial in a majestic setting that honors a 1692 tragedy.

On a hill overlooking Loch Trool, a granite boulder marks the site where Robert the Bruce, King of Scotland, defeated an English army.

This abandoned mausoleum from 1815 sits deep within the forest surrounding Callendar House.

Every St. Andrews student knows to avoid this inscription for fear of a martyr's curse.

A grave marker depicting a body snatching tableau on a 19th-century tombstone.

This charming old building's loose connection with the Scottish Reformer is what saved it from demolition after it split apart.

A bronze tribute to the wildly popular video game from the '90s.

The heart of a Scottish legend had a centuries-long journey before reaching its final resting place.

This 16th-century house tells the city's history through old artifacts and quirky tales.

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

A humble ancient well where Scottish knight, Sir William Wallace, took his final drink.

Nestled among the living residents is the final resting place of an apothecary plague victim.

The Scottish Reformation leader's grave was paved over and is now a parking lot.

The healing properties of this well attracted royals and commoners throughout the Middle Ages.

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

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

The building where Mary, Queen of Scots was said to have bathed in white wine.

This Norman castle has been the scene of assassination plots, religious persecution, and Nazi conspiracies throughout its long history.

This quaint mortuary chapel hides a stunning Celtic Revival and Art Nouveau interior.

One of the oldest seagoing boats in the world can be found at the Dover Museum.