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

This Scottish graveyard is the final resting place of the man who inspired the character Ebenezer Scrooge.

Ruined 11th century abbey built by King David I in Edinburgh, Scotland.

A never-finished memorial to the heroes of the Napoleonic War has become "Scotland's Folly."

A stone monument acknowledging Scotland's right to have a separate Parliament from the one in Westminster.

Overlooking the burial ground is a tower designed to prevent thieves from snatching the recently deceased.

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

This former train tunnel is filled with lines from a poem crafted by Robert Louis Stevenson.

Where the Border Reivers of the Johnstone clan used to hide their stolen cattle.

A memorial to two dedicated postal workers who lost their lives delivering mail.

“It has nae lugs!”

One of the oldest amusement rides in existence was a huge disappointment to its creator.

During World War II, locals rallied together to buy this plane to support the war effort.

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

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

This amazing trail among the many waterfalls around Ingleton has been enchanting visitors since 1885.

Semi-precious Blue John stones have been mined in this cavern system for centuries.

A historic Georgian building and warm springs.

A surprisingly approachable statue of the man who dominated King Henry VIII's government.

Visit the remains of a 19th-century defensive fort on the British coast.

This crumbling coast and its teetering tower are literally filled with history, but they are also at great risk of becoming history themselves.

Dating back to the early 12th century, this is the first Augustinian priory established in England.

After mysteriously refusing to surrender at the end of World War II this sunken submarine was only salvaged in a search for Nazi gold.

The oldest standing building on Merseyside is special for its rich history as a Benedictine monastery and its unique connection to the origins of the Mersey Ferry.