A sweet symbol marks the place where torturous executions were once carried out.

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

A bronze statue of a low three-legged seat commemorates a piece of furniture that started a riot.

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

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

A church that bred legends, and served as an inspiration for the Da Vinci Code.

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

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

The photographs of "fairies" that fooled much of the world (including the creator of Sherlock Homes) were taken at this English stream.

This strange moor has a song written about it, Bronze Age carvings, and an alien sighting.

The largest greenhouse in the world is home to over one million types of plants.

400-year-old garden, restored to beauty.

The accidental discovery of this gilt bronze head led archaeologists to find the Roman Baths in the city of Bath

The gorgeous library at Trinity College is home to remarkable treasures of Irish identity.

The ancient tomb acts as a calendar that keeps perfect time.

These barriers stand as stark reminders of Northern Ireland's troubled past.

The only monument to name all of the passengers and crew who died on the RMS Titanic.

It was once nicknamed "the most bombed hotel in Europe."

This tiny train shuttles passengers to one of Northern Ireland's most spectacular sights.

Northern Ireland's Brobdingnagian stepping stones.

This dramatic landscape hidden on the Isle of Skye looks as though you've stepped into the magical realm.

Islanders once used this dramatic, otherworldly landscape to hide their cattle from Viking raiders.

An ancient Scottish rock formation said to be the gravesite of a giant remains ensconced in legend and intrigue.

This Victorian water wheel is affectionately nicknamed "Little Isabella."