The small Scottish townhouse where the "Father of the National Parks" was born.

At high tide this strange footbridge appears to have no purpose whatsoever.

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

Accessible only at low tide, the deserted island is dotted with World War II ruins.

A succession of eerily contemplative iron figures lead from a Scottish museum to the sea.

One of the oldest scientific gardens in Britain, containing more than 13,302 plant species in its core collection.

A 18th century graveyard and its astonishing cortege of macabre iconography.

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

A statue in the heart of Edinburgh honors a bear that served in the Polish military during World War II.

The 16th-century church has the only stained glass windows that survived the Scottish Reformation intact.

The taxidermy remains of the first mammal ever cloned from an adult cell are on display in Edinburgh.

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

Protecting the dead from opportunistic body snatchers.

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

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

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