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

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

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

This alley off Edinburgh's Royal Mile contains remnants of the city's seedier history.

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

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

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

A labyrinthine network of chambers with a storied past hides below Edinburgh's South Bridge.

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

A sweet symbol marks the place where torturous executions were once carried out.

Ruined 11th century abbey built by King David I in Edinburgh, Scotland.

The medieval woodcut-style artwork chronicles life in medieval London.

The bronze uniforms commemorate the vital role of women during World War II.

These wire animal sculptures commemorate the exotic inhabitants that once called the Tower of London home.

These mysterious Viking chess pieces spent centuries hidden on a remote Scottish island.

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

An architectural oddity hides in plain sight on this iconic London bridge.

A statue of the legendary Celtic warrior queen who fought the Roman invaders stands in one of the cities she once destroyed.

The "lost friend” is the most famous of the six moai statues that were removed from Easter Island.

This pub was 238 years old when it decided to revamp its image: It started serving Thai food.

Tucked away in the Tower of London is the weapon once used to execute high-profile prisoners.

The rose garden in Regent's Park where Pongo and Perdita met for the first time in Disney's "101 Dalmatians."

The watery entrance for condemned prisoners heading to the Tower of London is still visible along the Thames.

Richard III supposedly disposed of his nephews' bodies here in an effort to seal his claim to the throne.