Tucked away in this local museum is a piece of sporting equipment that dates to the 16th-century.

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

Described by William Wordsworth as a "World of Wonder."

The mystery of this small, brick pond eluded its possibly only investigator until his death.

At high tide this strange footbridge appears to have no purpose whatsoever.

The heads of two giant mythological water horses honor Scotland's horselord past.

A giant pineapple, a symbol of hospitality, and an amazing vacation rental option.

A church that bred legends, and served as an inspiration for the Da Vinci Code.

Large-scale contemporary artworks tower over fields and lurk in forests around a Jacobean manor house.

This vintage gem is one of the oldest surviving purpose-built movie palaces in Scotland.

The one-time stronghold of the noble Douglas family, now home to ghost sightings and nesting birds.

One of Edinburgh's most popular works of street art is located well off the beaten path.

An amazing model of a whale's jaw bone pays homage to the region's seafaring traditions.

An American ghost town hides along a side street in Scotland's capital.

Sculptures depicting Scottish and English soldiers in battle honor a 16th-century conflict.

A free public golf course hides in plain sight in the heart of Scotland’s capital.

A secret garden in a picturesque Edinburgh village has inspired artists for centuries.

The medley of artwork tells the history of this Scottish town.

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

One of Edinburgh's oldest pubs hides a 19th-century skittles alley in the back.

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

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

These steps offer a breathtaking view of one of Europe's most besieged fortresses.

A book bound in the skin of an infamous criminal, along with countless other specimens.