On a hill overlooking Loch Trool, a granite boulder marks the site where Robert the Bruce, King of Scotland, defeated an English army.

This mountain is one of the largest in Scotland but is better known for its hollow insides.

Believed to be the capital of the the ancient kingdom of Dál Riata.

Several bricks indicate the various flood levels this crossing has survived over the centuries.

This eclectic sanctuary is a hodgepodge of various architectural styles, all crammed into one building.

Overlooking a Scottish loch, this beautifully crumbling castle once inspired a poem by William Wordsworth.

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

This otherwise ordinary close on the Royal Mile constituted the end of the world for Edinburgh’s poorest residents.

Poetic, metallic giraffes adorn a square off an Edinburgh thoroughfare.

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

An artist's whimsical transformation of everyday objects.

A collection of unique objects showcasing the university’s achievements in the medical field.

A sweet symbol marks the place where torturous executions were once carried out.

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

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

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

An American ghost town hides along a side street in Scotland's capital.

An optical Illusion once believed to be an electrical phenomenon.

A rare permanent monument to the Scottish Travellers.

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

Nestled amid the peaks and lochs of the Scottish Highlands, this inn and pub has played host to outlaws and ghosts.

This modern labyrinth lies in the shadow of a ruined medieval castle.

Now in ruins, this castle stood for centuries and saw a number of gruesome events.

A remarkable feat of Victorian engineering across the Firth of Forth.