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

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

These tiny effigies are believed to represent victims of Edinburgh’s notorious Anatomy Murders.

Men in rubber-soled boots serve as your "brakes" on this toboggan ride Hemingway described as "exhilarating."

These small, triangular, colorful houses are a staple of Madeira Island.

This 19th-century monument served an important purpose for fishermen thanks to its built-in barometer.

At high tide this strange footbridge appears to have no purpose whatsoever.

These ancient rock graves were featured on the cover of a Black Sabbath compilation album.

Dedicated to the legendary comedian Eric Morecambe depicting his iconic "Bring Me Sunshine" stance.

A prison tower–like edifice honoring a beloved local benefactor.

A 150-year-old steam locomotive crosses the southern half of the island daily.

This sculpture commemorates Edinburgh's sister city and their respective celebrity dogs.

The colorful stairs are made with marble from the world's major quarries.

The world’s first museum dedicated to the history of childhood opened in Edinburgh in 1955.

Anonymously sculpted and donated, these sculptures made from poetry books and pages are sprinkled around the city.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A fantastic example of Victorian railway engineering with two unusual decorative features.

At this snack-shack in the bucolic British countryside, you can still get a slice of socialism with your spot of tea.