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

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

Every birth, death, and marriage is recorded in these color-coded leather-bound books.

The beloved bard's garb is proudly displayed within a Freemason's hall.

This modern work of art was a refreshing addition to one of the oldest theatres in the city.

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

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

This former small-town cinema palace was built with the remains of a luxury liner.

Every New Year's Day, locals don gaudy costumes and dive into the frigid Firth of Forth.

This repurposed church offers a more literal way to get closer to the heavens.

The true beauty of this church is showcased in the hand-painted stencils across the ceiling.

The ruins of a 15th-century church once home to priests who prayed for a single family's salvation.

Ruined castle with subterranean vaulted Goblin Ha' or "Goblin Hall."

The beloved war-time celebrity spent time in the area before retiring to the Edinburgh Zoo.

The only statue ever crafted by award-winning animator Ray Harryhausen.

These mysterious religious carvings were once thought to be thousands of years old but are actually the work of modern eccentric.

The world's oldest surviving music hall was also once a freakshow.

One of the first monuments dedicated to the accomplishments of the great Vice Admiral, Horatio Nelson.

This hidden gem reveals the history of Britain's first police force.

The ornate structure is part of a building boasting more marble than the Vatican.

Climb this overlooked gem's spiral staircase and you'll be rewarded with spectacular views of Glasgow.

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

This series of Scottish caves has no clear purpose other than baffling historians.