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

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

This Birnam-based garden honors the legacy of 19th-century children’s book author Beatrix Potter.

Protecting the dead from opportunistic body snatchers.

Old-fashioned knowledge and modern engineering create the world's only rotating boatlift.

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

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

The taxidermy remains of the first mammal ever cloned from an adult cell are on display in Edinburgh.

There are plenty of wonderful panoramic vistas in Edinburgh, but not many are hidden smack in the middle of the Old Town.

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

In a resort town where the real Alice spent her summer holidays, iconic characters create a curious trail.

The house where the famed outlaw was shot by a dirty coward is now a museum to the criminal's legacy.

The fastest mail service in the west is tracked and memorialized along this 1,400 mile trail.

A beloved, quirky little fountain featuring a large frog spitting water at a naked boy.

When he found his hometown was no more, Lowell Davis decided to recreate a "new" ghost town from scratch.

This historic motel standing at the "crossroads of America" offers a radio in every room and was saved by local protesters.

A small museum dedicated to the whimsical tool that turns sugar cookies into works of art.

A home designed to be on the cutting edge of comfortable, low-cost living.

A gift to the children of Boston, this bronze bear represents playfulness, a spirit of love, and the warmth of big hugs.

This bronze sculpture was inspired by a photograph of Martin Luther King Jr. and his wife embracing after he won the Nobel Peace Prize.

Created by a local artist, these quirky sculptures each have their own names and personalities.

The phrase "the shot heard around the world" was coined after a skirmish at this bridge.

This location holds the truth to what truly happened that faithful night.

This statue intended for children to enjoy became a minor political spat.