Places mrsamps Wants to Go

The only fixed chain and post trail in Scotland snakes its way along the base of a towering seaside cliff.

Ruined castle with subterranean vaulted Goblin Ha' or "Goblin Hall."

A memorial commemorating the only Scottish police investigation into an extraterrestrial incident.

A hidden tunnel leads to a medieval queen's shrine buried beneath a parking lot.

As part of an 800-year-old tradition, a man parades through town covered in a suit made out of spiky burrs.

A small stone pillar marks the spot where Mary, Queen of Scots, spent her final hours as a free woman.

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

Formerly abandoned underground complex to keep royals safe from a nuclear war that never came.

A medieval device used to punish and shame wrongdoers still hangs outside the village church.

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

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

The U.K.'s first underground railway line is now a lively thoroughfare for runners and cyclists.

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

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

A book bound in the skin of an infamous criminal, along with countless other specimens.

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

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

Possibly the world's smallest museum is home to one exhibit that sheds light on the capital city's dark criminal history.

This early version of the guillotine was used to execute the man responsible for its construction.

This 16th-century house tells the city's history through old artifacts and quirky tales.

A rare example of one of the world's first printed books

Now home to a drinking establishment, this building has a macabre history.

This Scottish graveyard is the final resting place of the man who inspired the character Ebenezer Scrooge.

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