Poetic, metallic giraffes adorn a square off an Edinburgh thoroughfare.

The dance of this huge clock is a magnificent and eerie commentary on good and evil in the history of humankind.

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

Remnants of the 16th-century defensive wall still stand unassumingly within Edinburgh.

This king penguin is a knighted brigadier of the Norwegian Army.

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

Protecting the dead from opportunistic body snatchers.

Near the former site of numerous witch burnings, this lavish Edinburgh mainstay pays homage to Scotland's brutal history.

17th century streets hidden under Edinburgh were once a breeding ground for the black death.

A secret door leads to this cozy dive that sells only “milk.”

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

One of the oldest scientific gardens in Britain, containing more than 13,302 plant species in its core collection.

This tribute to Sunderland's mining past stands outside the home of its football club.

This 13th century castle is chock full of ghosts and impossibly rare cows.

Locals affectionately dubbed this World War I memorial "Tommy."

One of England's oldest stone churches and the birthplace of the "father of English history."

Stonehenge has nothing on Castlerigg’s views.

England's "pier at the end of the universe" unites astronomy and contemporary architecture.

Follow the original medieval paths that wind through this intriguing section of the city.

Northern Ireland's Brobdingnagian stepping stones.

An unassuming tribute to engineer William Bald and the workers who built one of Europe's most scenic coastal roads.

A palatial former bank building now houses what may be the poshest art venue (and former Tesco) in Belfast.

Belfast's namesake river still winds below the city center, hidden from sight.

Every year locals give the bear a fresh coat of paint to preserve its signature goofy grin.