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

The world’s first museum dedicated to the history of childhood opened in Edinburgh in 1955.

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

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

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

360° views of the city plus five floors of optical illusions and hands-on science.

Ruined 11th century abbey built by King David I in Edinburgh, Scotland.

A naturally mummified 2,000-year-old man.

One part local history, 99 parts gruesome haunted house.

Eighty million natural history specimens call this gargantuan museum home.

Kings Cross Station pays tribute to its role in Britain's best-selling book series.

Created as a punny statement about genetic engineering this monstrous hybrid statue has become a beloved icon.

This tidal island, a sacred site in early English Christianity, was the target of a notable Viking invasion.

Twice a day this ancient path disappears with the tides, leaving the Holy Island of Lindisfarne out to sea.

This restaurant was removed from the famed sister ship of the Titanic and placed within a hotel.

This enormous secondhand bookstore inside a Victorian train station sparked the "Keep Calm and Carry On" craze.

This iconic 1,000-year-old medieval castle is a favorite of the film industry, most notably as the location for Hogwarts in Harry Potter.

A giant piece of cutlery designed to remind us about the origins of our food.

This temple was constructed entirely by Roman soldiers.

This enchanting Victorian estate was home to the world's first hydroelectric power generator.

A million and a half tons of earth were used to create one of the world's largest land sculptures.

This building played host to some of the most influential minds of the Industrial Revolution and now serves as a reminder of the influence of Northern coalfields.

This sculpture commemorates a naturalist and an illustrator whose work was a forerunner to modern field guides.

The remains of a Dominican friary, once one of the largest of its kind in the United Kingdom.