This picturesque archeological site looks like it was pulled straight from a fantasy novel.

This king penguin is a knighted brigadier of the Norwegian Army.

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

Protecting the dead from opportunistic body snatchers.

This picturesque view of the Scottish Borders was beloved by Sir Walter Scott.

Scotland's only funicular railway is also the United Kingdom's highest.

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

This enchanting hill is home to fairy lore and a sinister local mystery.

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

Nestled amid the peaks and lochs of the Scottish Highlands, this inn and pub has played host to outlaws and ghosts.

Largest lake in Great Britain measured by surface area.

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

This stately estate house features a tower covered in a bright, modern mural.

A 200-year-old collection of oddities and medical paraphernalia.

Legend says a witch conjured the world's third largest whirlpool to protect Scotland from a nasty pirate.

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

This modern labyrinth lies in the shadow of a ruined medieval castle.

Britain's only herd of free-ranging reindeer.

A scattered trail of street art adds a pop of color to the city's stark structures.

A small island abbey is the final resting place of many medieval Scottish monarchs, including the real Macbeth.

A site of pagan worship which still attracts people looking for fairies.

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

Large-scale contemporary artworks tower over fields and lurk in forests around a Jacobean manor house.

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