An ancient Scottish rock formation said to be the gravesite of a giant remains ensconced in legend and intrigue.

The farthest northwesterly point of the British mainland is one of the most remote places in the Scottish Highlands.

The most northern place on the mainland of Great Britain.

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

These wooden pipes were crucial to providing water to Medieval Edinburgh.

A six-ton wedding present for the King of the Scots.

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

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

Protecting the dead from opportunistic body snatchers.

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

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

This small museum in a 17th-century building honors three iconic Scottish writers.

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

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

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

A snapshot of Scottish folklore and magical heritage.

Outstanding taxidermy dioramas showcase the grandeur of the continent's wildlife with spooky realism.

Pulled from the rubble of one of the worst modern tragedies, a steel crossbeam became a symbol of hope for New Yorkers.

A building so large that it has its own weather.

Beneath the southern end of the Golden Gate Bridge is the “Gibraltar of the West Coast,” a fort built to protect the San Francisco Bay from naval attack.

At the base of the Golden Gate Bridge, a small sign basically begs for a high-five.

A wall of chewing gum moonlights as collective art.

A working steam clock, one of only a few in the world, located in Vancouver's Victorian Gastown.

Surprisingly delicious Asian-style hot dogs.