A nearly 500-year-old sculpture depicts a man eating a sack of babies, and no one is sure why.

The Bloemen Route, or “Flower Route”, stretches 25 miles through prime Dutch tulip country as a result of “tulip mania,” the world’s first economic bubble.

This towering church is home to a world-famous organ and a treasure trove of medieval art.

Designed to allow funerals to proceed over the River Dulnain.

A building-sized painting of the renowned 19th-century American abolitionist.

Cascading waterfalls mark the gateway to the ancient burial place of Clan Macnab.

Looking strangely like Rome's Colosseum, this unfinished tower has dominated the skyline for over 100 years.

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

Inside this art museum resides one of Glasgow's most famous musical instruments.

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

The location of this historic castle was inspired by a donkey.

This site contains overlapping ancient graveyards that existed about 1,000 years apart.

The oldest house in Glasgow is now a museum dedicated to the city's medieval history.

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

The ornate structure is part of a building boasting more marble than the Vatican.

Touching this 18th-century Scottish philosopher’s toe allegedly conjures good fortune.

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

This single-track road rewards brave drivers with stunning Scottish scenery.

Old-fashioned knowledge and modern engineering create the world's only rotating boatlift.

Largest lake in Great Britain measured by surface area.

A 200-year-old collection of oddities and medical paraphernalia.

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

Sprawled across the Great Hall ceiling are various constellations and images relating to the zodiac.

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