Edinburgh, Scotland
Medieval Water Pipes
These wooden pipes were crucial to providing water to Medieval Edinburgh.
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Edinburgh, Scotland
These wooden pipes were crucial to providing water to Medieval Edinburgh.
Edinburgh, Scotland
A remnant of the Roman army's presence on the coast of Scotland.
Edinburgh, Scotland
An ancient stone with mysterious origins stands in a residential neighborhood.
Edinburgh, Scotland
An artistic interpretation of the history of a Scottish park, combining poetry with anthropomorphic animals.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Sprawled across the Great Hall ceiling are various constellations and images relating to the zodiac.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The most loyal of little dogs, or a Victorian era publicity stunt?
Edinburgh, Scotland
This small museum in a 17th-century building honors three iconic Scottish writers.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This 16th-century house tells the city's history through old artifacts and quirky tales.
Edinburgh, Scotland
A verdant 17th-century-style garden hidden along Edinburgh’s Royal Mile.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Come for the oysters, stay for the priceless art honoring inventors across history and Scotland's favorite outdoor sports.
Edinburgh, Scotland
A labyrinthine network of chambers with a storied past hides below Edinburgh's South Bridge.
Edinburgh, Scotland
A beautiful Greco-Roman structure houses a well once believed to have healing powers.
Edinburgh, Scotland
There are plenty of wonderful panoramic vistas in Edinburgh, but not many are hidden smack in the middle of the Old Town.
Edinburgh, Scotland
A book bound in the skin of an infamous criminal, along with countless other specimens.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Near the former site of numerous witch burnings, this lavish Edinburgh mainstay pays homage to Scotland's brutal history.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Accessible only at low tide, the deserted island is dotted with World War II ruins.
Edinburgh, Scotland
These tiny effigies are believed to represent victims of Edinburgh’s notorious Anatomy Murders.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This series of Scottish caves has no clear purpose other than baffling historians.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This 17th-century street hidden beneath Edinburgh was once a breeding ground for the black death.
Edinburgh, Scotland
One of the oldest scientific gardens in Britain, containing more than 13,302 plant species in its core collection.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The fountain marks the area where hundreds of accused witches were burned at the stake.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Ruined 11th century abbey built by King David I in Edinburgh, Scotland.
York, England
Semaphore saints, a golden dragon's head, and a stone carved with religious warnings all call this cathedral home.
York, England
When the plague struck York, this stone was used to leave supplies for the sick.