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

Protecting the dead from opportunistic body snatchers.

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

The 20th-century chapel’s intricate woodwork includes amazing details, most notably angels playing bagpipes.

A bronze statue of a low three-legged seat commemorates a piece of furniture that started a riot.

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

This massive, 30-foot-tall statue of the famed Scottish knight overlooks a grassy knoll.

The heart of a Scottish legend had a centuries-long journey before reaching its final resting place.

An incredibly well-preserved piece of ninth-century Viking poop.

The gloomy ruins that inspired Bram Stoker to bring Dracula to life.

These planks were originally installed to hold the dead.

A monument to the real explorer and bear who inspired characters in Philip Pullman's 'His Dark Materials.'

This memorial to World War II's fallen airmen shows us the movements of the stars that once guided them.

Semaphore saints, a golden dragon's head, and a stone carved with religious warnings all call this cathedral home.

A Reformation-era fiery figurehead once denoted this location as a print shop.

Follow the original medieval paths that wind through this intriguing section of the city.

Makers and sellers of the original and finest York Ghosts.

One of the shortest streets in York has an especially odd name.

The National Railway Museum in York is the largest railway museum in the world, attracting almost 1 million visitors per year.

One of the oldest cathedrals in the U.K. houses a priceless early manuscript.

This astronomical clock is the second oldest in England.

The oldest residential street in Europe also features an optical illusion.

The accidental discovery of this gilt bronze head led archaeologists to find the Roman Baths in the city of Bath

This picturesque horseshoe weir was first built in the 1600s to prevent flooding in the town of Bath.