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

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

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

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

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

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

Hidden in this modern shopping center is a relic of 16th-century capital punishment.

A distinctive building that incorporates a mythical beast into its architecture.

The oldest church in Inverness witnessed the brutal executions of many Scottish soldiers.

It's believed this well was once plagued with evil spirits until St. Columba purified the water.

A double cantilever system bridge that was designed to prevent flood damage.

This stately monument has been wearing a traffic cone hat for decades much to the delight of the locals.

Displaced highlanders would take shelter from the wet Scottish climate under the large walled bridge at Glasgow Central Station.

A scattered trail of street art adds a pop of color to the city's stark structures.

A hidden gem in the middle of the city's infamous Jewelry Quarter.

A bench and a bridge pay tribute to Birmingham's favorite heavy metal band.

The star-studded street honors the city's most notable Brummies.

A small alleyway with an unusual moniker.

A labyrinth hides in plain sight at each of the city's 270 Tube stations.

One of the few remaining casualties of the London Blitz, this destroyed church has become an enchanting public garden.

Bronze sculpture celebrating the relationship between Churchill and Roosevelt.

You'd never know the houses at 23-24 Leinster Gardens were fakes—until you see the train tracks on the other side.

This ancient oak plays host to carvings of magical elves, gnomes, witches, and other creatures prominent in local folklore.

A unique tribute to the millions of animals who served and died for the British military.