This 16th-century house tells the city's history through old artifacts and quirky tales.

This small museum in a 17th-century building honors three iconic Scottish writers.

This otherwise ordinary close on the Royal Mile constituted the end of the world for Edinburgh’s poorest residents.

An American ghost town hides along a side street in Scotland's capital.

This allegedly haunted 16th-century tower house-turned-museum exhibits thousands of spectacular objects.

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

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

The fountain marks the area where hundreds of accused witches were burned at the stake.

This pub boasts a curious history and may have inspired a Dickens character.

Putting the "mod" in "modular" since 2000.

The ritual has been performed uninterrupted for nearly 700 years.

Originally built for London’s cab drivers, this bright green hut now serves anyone a hot drink or meal.

A domino effect created with Britain’s iconic telephone boxes.

A decommissioned tube carriage within a London museum hosts a regular pop-up supper club.

The "lost friend” is the most famous of the six moai statues that were removed from Easter Island.

The last four extravagant street signs of London's historic banking street.

Two plaques commemorate the site of Shakespeare's first theatre.

This unique bridge curls up like a caterpillar to let boats pass and then unfurls again to span a small canal.

Public access to clean drinking water was an instant hit among the masses.

The cedar tree in Highgate Cemetery earned its title by accident.

Bronze sculpture celebrating the relationship between Churchill and Roosevelt.

Claiming to be the oldest hat store in the world, this historic haberdashery had a hand (and a head) in the creation of the Bowler.

This museum tucked below a charming cafe gives a brief snapshot of photographic history.

The bar where "The Great Train Robbery" was planned was once a nexus of high society and low morals.