The last remaining bottle-shaped kilns in Scotland stand alone in an Edinburgh suburb.

Poetic, metallic giraffes adorn a square off an Edinburgh thoroughfare.

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.

The 20th-century chapel’s intricate woodwork includes amazing details, most notably angels playing bagpipes.

This 16th-century close preserves an unusual piece of Edinburgh's transportation history.

It's a mystery how these curious columns wound up in an Edinburgh suburb.

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

The U.K.'s first underground railway line is now a lively thoroughfare for runners and cyclists.

The tomb of one of Scotland's bloody historic villains is a magnet for bumbling desecrators.

Now home to a drinking establishment, this building has a macabre history.

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

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

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

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

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

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

This hospital once pioneered the use of electroencephalograms, but fell into maltreatment, abuse, and eventual abandonment.

A hundred copies of Antony Gormley's naked body stare out across the water.

This whimsical public art installation is a unique homage to Liverpool's industrial heritage.

Gutted during the Liverpool Blitz, this architectural husk has been left destroyed in honor of the dead.

The quiet field that inspired one of the most famous songs of all time.

This amazing trail among the many waterfalls around Ingleton has been enchanting visitors since 1885.

This quaint Hungarian railway system is operated exclusively by children between the ages of 10 and 14.