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

This obscure walkway links Edinburgh’s Old Town with one of the city's prime vantage points.

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

Thanks to both terrific preservation and historic vandalism this ancient site is known as the "Heart of Neolithic Orkney."

This otherwise ordinary close on the Royal Mile constituted the end of the world for Edinburgh’s poorest residents.

This stately monument has been wearing a traffic cone hat for decades much to the delight of the locals.

The tomb of one of Scotland's bloody historic villains is a magnet for bumbling desecrators.

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

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

Protecting the dead from opportunistic body snatchers.

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

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

Largest lake in Great Britain measured by surface area.

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

Islanders once used this dramatic, otherworldly landscape to hide their cattle from Viking raiders.

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

A church that bred legends, and served as an inspiration for the Da Vinci Code.

"Respectful to the dead, safe and sanitary to the living, dedicated to the Genius of Memory..."

Amazing and mysterious Neolithic settlement on Scotland's Orkney Islands.

The most iconic structure in Scotland has been home to bishops, colonels, and Sean Connery characters.

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

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

This tin chapel was built by POW's during World War II and is painted to look like something much more grand.

Possibly the oldest of Britain's ancient henges is also one of its most stark.