This innovative steam machine was no doubt the most famous of the pioneer locomotives.

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

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

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

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

This incredible viaduct was part of the Victorian railway boom and helped the Midland Railway navigate tough terrain.

Twice a day this ancient path disappears with the tides, leaving the Holy Island of Lindisfarne out to sea.

These upturned herring boats make nifty storage sheds for fishing goods.

This tidal island, a sacred site in early English Christianity, was the target of a notable Viking invasion.

Harry Potter’s Hogsmeade Station is also a charming blast from the past situated in North Yorkshire.

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

These planks were originally installed to hold the dead.

These 20-foot jaw bones honor a time when the leviathan bones were a sign that whalers survived the hunt.

Legend says squeezing into this slender stone seat will make your wish come true.

The medieval-looking hammer beam teak roof may be a Victorian vanity, but it's still absolutely magnificent.

This 13th century castle is chock full of ghosts and impossibly rare cows.

A modern English garden of eccentric beasts, follies, and oddities.

This iconic 1,000-year-old medieval castle is a favorite of the film industry, most notably as the location for Hogwarts in Harry Potter.

This beautiful example of Victorian engineering is the oldest water-balanced funicular anywhere in the world.

This giant wooden treehouse within a sprawling garden has its own eatery.

The sign at the garden gate reads: “These Plants Can Kill.”

Sidney Scurvy, the interactive computer sailor, takes you on a journey to discover the everyday lives of Cook and his men.

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

Built in 1911, the Tees Transporter Bridge is one of only six transporter bridges still in operation.