A state-of-the-art medical facility dedicated to treating beloved birds of prey.

A superb spot to appreciate the traditional boats of the Indian Ocean.

This 23-foot-tall bear stands amid the hustle and bustle of Hamad International Airport.

A creepy, deserted mock Arabian village can be found in the middle of the Qatari desert.

Qatar's oldest market can trace its origins back more than a century.

This African beach is home to thousands of rare mainland penguins that are known for their annoying voice.

This lovely Scottish nature walk leads to the source of a local legend.

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

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

Thanks to both terrific preservation and historic vandalism this ancient site is known as the "Heart of Neolithic Orkney."

This extraordinary Viking artifact has traveled throughout the city.

This tiny island featuring 9th-century Viking ruins is only accessible at low tide.

These ruins witnessed the final gathering of the failed Jacobite Rebellion.

This picturesque archeological site looks like it was pulled straight from a fantasy novel.

This macabre monument atop an ancient well gives a nod to a brutal episode in Scottish clan history.

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

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

A castle in the Scottish Highlands has been continuously inhabited since the 1300s.

This otherwise ordinary close on the Royal Mile constituted the end of the world for Edinburgh’s poorest residents.

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

Possibly the oldest of Britain's ancient henges is also one of its most stark.

Largest lake in Great Britain measured by surface area.

A statue in the heart of Edinburgh honors a bear that served in the Polish military during World War II.

A red sandstone freestanding monolith rises out of the sea in northern Scotland.