One of four sister bronze sculptures dedicated to the widows and orphans of an 1881 tragedy.

This giant steel bear is a tribute to naturalist John Muir.

The small Scottish townhouse where the "Father of the National Parks" was born.

This 19th-century monument served an important purpose for fishermen thanks to its built-in barometer.

This Scottish bay still reveals evidence of its days as a seaside swimming pool.

The departure point for the first return flight across the Atlantic.

This tiny island is home to the world's largest colony of Northern gannets.

Edinburgh’s version of the Sistine Chapel is this former church, with an interior covered in paintings done by one woman over the course of nearly a decade.

Visible at low tide, this rusting vessel is one of the last surviving examples of the X-Class "Midget" submarines.

A once extravagant mansion, now reduced to ruin.

Built in the 16th century, the tower is now in ruins.

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

This bronze cat looks out over the Linlithgow Canal.

This hill nestled in the Scottish lowlands was a ritual site for over 4,000 years.

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

Designed to illustrate two parts of the human psyche.

This ordinary-looking rock may have played an important role in a 16th-century Scottish battle.

This exhibit showcases the literary work of soldiers who suffered "shell shock" during World War I.

If you fly into Edinburgh Airport, it's possible to spot this prehistoric site without even getting off the plane.

These sculptures of various animals adorn the building that houses one of the capital's least known museums.

The largest terracotta fountain in the world, built to commemorate Britain’s Victorian achievements.

A long-abandoned relic of World War II.

Glasgow's oldest pub has a proud literary tradition and possibly a ghost or two.

The former home of the world-famous Templeton Carpet Factory.