Places NatGeooo Wants to Go

Large-scale contemporary artworks tower over fields and lurk in forests around a Jacobean manor house.

On the outskirts of Edinburgh, a trio of topiary created by one man over the course of more than 20 years.

A homage to an elusive character resides in this public park.

This giant foot is all that remains of a massive concrete play structure that once stood on the outskirts of Edinburgh.

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

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

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

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

A quartet of brightly colored mythical beasts stand sentry at this gateway.

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

Edinburgh’s version of the Sistine Chapel is this former church, with an interior covered in paintings done by one woman over the course of nearly a decade.

This obscure walkway links Edinburgh’s Old Town with one of the city's prime vantage points.

A verdant 17th-century-style garden hidden along Edinburgh’s Royal Mile.

Come for the oysters, stay for the priceless art honoring inventors across history and Scotland's favorite outdoor sports.

This stately bank building hides a spectacular star-studded ceiling.

The oldest floral clock in the world still functions today.