Now famous as the "Harry Potter bridge," this impressive concrete viaduct has long been an icon in its own right.

The highest peak in the United Kingdom has a history of physics, specters, and a pilgrimage of strange objects.

The heads of two giant mythological water horses honor Scotland's horselord past.

Come for the oysters, stay for the priceless art honoring inventors across history and Scotland's favorite outdoor sports.

A sculpture in a secluded garden honors one of Edinburgh's most innovative thinkers and city planners.

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

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

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

Now home to a drinking establishment, this building has a macabre history.

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

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

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

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

This cannonball embedded in the side of an Edinburgh house once served a surprisingly pedestrian purpose.

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

Protecting the dead from opportunistic body snatchers.

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

The world’s first museum dedicated to the history of childhood opened in Edinburgh in 1955.

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

Edinburgh's oldest statue hides within a parking lot behind the city's iconic cathedral.

The 20th-century chapel’s intricate woodwork includes amazing details, most notably angels playing bagpipes.

Shipwrecks, ruins, and turtles are all that remain on this haunting Caribbean ghost island.

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

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.