A roadway designed for a visiting monarch.

This sculpture of disembodied body parts forms a poignant memory of the horrors of World War II.

This charming old building's loose connection with the Scottish Reformer is what saved it from demolition after it split apart.

Possibly the world's smallest museum is home to one exhibit that sheds light on the capital city's dark criminal history.

Touching this 18th-century Scottish philosopher’s toe allegedly conjures good fortune.

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

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

Once home to a Scottish baronet, this 18th-century historic house doubles as a legendary art space.

The building where Mary, Queen of Scots was said to have bathed in white wine.

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

Remnants of the 16th-century defensive wall still stand unassumingly within Edinburgh.

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

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

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

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

These fantastically named natural pools look like something out of a Scottish myth.

Neon artworks light up this dark Edinburgh tunnel.

This small museum in a 17th-century building honors three iconic Scottish writers.

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

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

A cluttered and astounding collection of antiquities and curiosities.

A mysterious shape catches the eye in this 16th-century painting.

A focal point of in Denver’s skyline for over a century, inspired by a Venetian basilica.

Inspired by a music box, a small town Vietnam vet carved an entire carousel full of animals by hand.