This enchanting Victorian estate was home to the world's first hydroelectric power generator.

This Scottish tollhouse was a destination for clandestine marriages in the 18th and 19th centuries.

From fortification to folly, this hilltop structure has undergone many changes in the last 800 years.

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

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

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

This Scottish manor house is a lush relic from the life of a literary great.

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

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

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

Sprawled across the Great Hall ceiling are various constellations and images relating to the zodiac.

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

The oldest floral clock in the world still functions today.

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

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

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

A miniature of a lighthouse acts as a beacon for what transpires inside this location.

This city square dates back to the Scottish Enlightenment and was home to some of Scotland's brightest minds.

A beautiful Greco-Roman structure houses a well once believed to have healing powers.

One of the oldest scientific gardens in Britain, containing more than 13,302 plant species in its core collection.

This former train tunnel is filled with lines from a poem crafted by Robert Louis Stevenson.

This unusual rock looks like a giant, otherworldly mushroom sprouting atop a cave.

A mysterious monument where a woman who records say never existed was burnt alive for being a witch.

Accessible only at low tide, the deserted island is dotted with World War II ruins.