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A town's history displayed through a massive work of art.

This cannonball embedded in the side of an Edinburgh house once served a surprisingly pedestrian purpose.

In addition to escorting prospective couples to and from ballrooms, this lane was also a place for gentlemen to settle scores.

A stained-glass window from the 15th century offers a vision of the end of the world.

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

The ruins of a monastery that dates to the 7th century.

Designed to illustrate two parts of the human psyche.

This black cat was actually designed to ward off bad luck.

A monument to the real explorer and bear who inspired characters in Philip Pullman's 'His Dark Materials.'

The true beauty of this church is showcased in the hand-painted stencils across the ceiling.

In the 18th century, the Earl of Buchan mapped the universe on this stone pillar.

One of only three examples of a stained glass window manufactured by the Tiffany Company in Scotland.

On the outskirts of Edinburgh, a trio of topiary created by one man over the course of more than 20 years.

This neon sign is an homage to an Alfred Hitchcock film.

This severely painted building has a twisted connection to the witch hunts of the 1640s.

The oldest alley in San Francisco is paved with a reminder of the city's original shoreline.

Designed to celebrate the queen's 40th birthday.

This effigy was crafted to annoy a neighbor after a civil dispute over a foul smell.

Each section of this public work of art represents one of the city's guilds.

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

The Ranger’s House exhibits fine mementos collected by Sir Julius Werner during the course of his life, including this infamous pendant.

A stone-filled garden in the heart of Edinburgh commemorates the father of modern geology.

A display of everyday life in the area that was unveiled during the 2012 Summer Olympics.

A reportedly haunted parking structure with alleged links to Jack The Ripper.