This gravestone and its inscription inspired a movement that has spanned generations and saved countless lives.

Legend says this rock was once a chopping block for public executions.

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

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

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

Macbeth's infamous "Great Birnam Wood."

The initials "GW" mark where one of Scotland's most important Protestant martyrs was burned at the stake.

A nuclear bunker built to shelter the politicians and important people of Scotland in case of nuclear attack.

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

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

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 final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

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

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

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

This painting of a beloved dog will be on display at the Scottish National Gallery at long as the museum exists.

This 17th-century street hidden beneath Edinburgh was once a breeding ground for the black death.

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

This town hosts 170 pieces of public art, including giant irises, flying saucers, and, famously, hippos.

"May prick nor purse ne'er fail you."

A remarkable feat of Victorian engineering across the Firth of Forth.

This bronze statue was erected to honor a small Scottish town's beloved stray cat.

Scotland's claim to the prime meridian was laid 200 years prior to the one in Greenwich.