This former chapel resides on an island connected to the mainland by one of Shetland's iconic beachy tombolos.

This picturesque archeological site looks like it was pulled straight from a fantasy novel.

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

Largest lake in Great Britain measured by surface area.

A bay of elaborate, historic toilets are held in high esteem at this Scottish dock.

Large-scale contemporary artworks tower over fields and lurk in forests around a Jacobean manor house.

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.

360° views of the city plus five floors of optical illusions and hands-on science.

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.

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

Sprawled across the Great Hall ceiling are various constellations and images relating to the zodiac.

The dance of this huge clock is a magnificent and eerie commentary on good and evil in the history of humankind.

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

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

This bronze statue pays tribute to a Scottish professional boxer, who tragically died following a championship fight.

A magnificent tomb that was the final resting place of the Dukes of Hamilton.

The biggest onshore wind farm in the United Kingdom.

This museum honors the young maritime hero who became an unexpected Victorian-era celebrity.

The medieval-looking hammer beam teak roof may be a Victorian vanity, but it's still absolutely magnificent.

Twice a day this ancient path disappears with the tides, leaving the Holy Island of Lindisfarne out to sea.

A remarkable feat of Victorian engineering across the Firth of Forth.