A century-old tradition has culminated in a small but singular collection of feline effigies.

The remains of an ancient bathhouse sit inside this aptly-named pub.

This popular square's history as the former site of a church is right beneath your feet.

A shrine to one of England's female saints in what is believed to be her former home.

This network of narrow, medieval passages has the most delightful name.

Makers and sellers of the original and finest York Ghosts.

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

An incredibly well-preserved piece of ninth-century Viking poop.

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

Protecting the dead from opportunistic body snatchers.

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

Edinburgh's oldest statue hides within a parking lot behind the city's iconic cathedral.

A labyrinthine network of chambers with a storied past hides below Edinburgh's South Bridge.

Dedicated to the Father of the British Fire Service.

The tomb of one of Scotland's bloody historic villains is a magnet for bumbling desecrators.

Tiny effigies of the victims of Edinburgh's famous Anatomy Murders.

There are plenty of wonderful panoramic vistas in Edinburgh, but not many are hidden smack in the middle of the Old Town.

The one-time stronghold of the noble Douglas family, now home to ghost sightings and nesting birds.

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

The location of the Bridge of Death and the Gorge of Eternal Peril in "Monty Python and the Holy Grail."

The most iconic structure in Scotland has been home to bishops, colonels, and Sean Connery characters.

This ruined castle is said to be the legendary keep of a Viking princess.

These fantastically named natural pools look like something out of a Scottish myth.

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