A tile mosaic displaying a saying from the prophet Muhammad presents the mission of Durham University's Oriental Museum.

An unusual stone chair can be found on the banks of the River Wear, not far from Durham Cathedral.

A statue commemorating the perilous journey made by the monks who delivered the body of St. Cuthbert.

A monument with a strange legend involving a horse's tongue.

This statue stands as a message against the ills of Apartheid.

The lasting remains of a bygone era of open-air meat markets.

A plaque commemorates a Victorian scientist's monumental discovery about waves.

This unusual statue overlooking the Royal Mile has an interesting backstory.

Brass bricks outline the locations of Edinburgh's lost, lively market stalls.

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

This 16th-century close preserves an unusual piece of Edinburgh's transportation history.

The bell that once tolled atop a lost Edinburgh gate now hangs for all to see.

This charming old building's loose connection with the Scottish Reformer is what saved it from demolition after it split apart.

This 15th-century structure had a long, tortuous journey to its current location.

A snapshot of Scottish folklore and magical heritage.

This monument is dedicated to a young boy who survived a disaster that forced Edinburgh to reevaluate its building codes.

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

Visit the remains of a notorious Victorian-era correctional facility.

A 18th century graveyard and its astonishing cortege of macabre iconography.

A roadway designed for a visiting monarch.

Every birth, death, and marriage is recorded in these color-coded leather-bound books.

This mundane post marks the old location of the city's main postal hub.

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

A unique art installation located on what was once considered the widest railway bridge in the world.