An enormous steel waterfall is a nod to the substance that shaped Britain's Steel City.

This police call box harkens back to an era of pre-radio communications, and has a rather unique feature.

A tribute to the women who quietly kept the local steelworks alive during both world wars.

The whimsical steel spider lurking in the shadows of this suspension bridge shows that engineers can have a sense of humor.

One of the last doorless, continuously moving elevators still in use in the U.K.

Long-secret natural history museum, featuring the skull of a "Terror Bird."

An icon of the Battle of Britain is frozen in flight in a grand Victorian museum.

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

This stately monument has been wearing a traffic cone hat for decades much to the delight of the locals.

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

The elaborate clockwork contraptions in this Scottish gallery create small worlds of whimsy and horror.

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

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

This stately bank building hides a spectacular star-studded ceiling.

One of Edinburgh's oldest pubs hides a 19th-century skittles alley in the back.

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

These steps offer a breathtaking view of one of Europe's most besieged fortresses.

This obscure walkway links Edinburgh’s Old Town with one of the city's prime vantage points.

A beautiful Greco-Roman structure houses a well once believed to have healing powers.

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

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

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

Come for the oysters, stay for the priceless art honoring inventors across history and Scotland's favorite outdoor sports.

A secret garden in a picturesque Edinburgh village has inspired artists for centuries.