Legend says these rocks used to be hunting dogs, a story that may have inspired Sherlock Holmes' most famous case.

Thanks to both terrific preservation and historic vandalism this ancient site is known as the "Heart of Neolithic Orkney."

More than 300 years old, Kyoto's historic "teahouse" still operates as an invitation-only geisha club.

An enormous pair of straw sandals woven in the traditional way—to keep demons at bay.

Rows of stone statues are dressed up to mourn children that are lost before birth.

This sprawling scenic burial ground is the final resting place of Japan's last shogun.

After a profound show of devotion for his master, a dog becomes the symbol of loyalty for an entire nation.

This king penguin is a knighted brigadier of the Norwegian Army.

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

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

This Welsh village gave itself a ridiculous name in a publicity stunt a century ahead of its time.

Although it appears ancient and mysterious, the quirky folly was actually built 200 years ago by an eccentric estate owner.

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

Human-made caves excavated to hide a secret society of wealthy pagans.

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

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

Old-fashioned knowledge and modern engineering create the world's only rotating boatlift.

Pop culture has helped to keep this iconic British building from being destroyed.

A red sandstone freestanding monolith rises out of the sea in northern Scotland.

Largest lake in Great Britain measured by surface area.

Six ravens are kept captive (but well-fed) at the Tower of London to prevent the fall of the Crown.

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

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.

The heads of two giant mythological water horses honor Scotland's horselord past.