The sign marks one of the endpoints to mainland Britain's longest overland travel route.

A red sandstone freestanding monolith rises out of the sea in northern Scotland.

The world's shortest street was created by an awkwardly placed hotel.

A collection of short standing stones covers this hillside.

An abandoned village where the ruined foundations cling to a cliff.

This rare surviving broch is one of Scotland's most impressive Bronze Age structures.

Where the sleeping monsters of Scotland's oil industry are left to rust.

The Titanic sails again in one Scotland man's backyard.

The oldest church in Inverness witnessed the brutal executions of many Scottish soldiers.

A cross marks the spot in a small Scottish village that claims to be the exact center of the country.

These ruins witnessed the final gathering of the failed Jacobite Rebellion.

These skilfully executed, poignant works of art dot a verdant Scottish dell.

Small sculpted heads of prominent phrenologists mark the outside of their former headquarters.

Dedicated to the Father of the British Fire Service.

This was once a hall in which a 16th-century royal banquet was hosted by King James VI of Scotland.

A quartet of brightly colored mythical beasts stand sentry at this gateway.

Touching this 18th-century Scottish philosopher’s toe allegedly conjures good fortune.

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

Possibly the world's smallest museum is home to one exhibit that sheds light on the capital city's dark criminal history.

The location of a citizen uprising that led to a gruesome act of mob justice.

These steps offer a breathtaking view of one of Europe's most besieged fortresses.

Many of Edinburgh's more unsavory characters spent their final days behind this door while awaiting their executions.

360° views of the city plus five floors of optical illusions and hands-on science.

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