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

A church that bred legends, and served as an inspiration for the Da Vinci Code.

A book bound in the skin of an infamous criminal, along with countless other specimens.

The elaborate clockwork contraptions in this Scottish gallery create small worlds of whimsy and horror.

Islanders once used this dramatic, otherworldly landscape to hide their cattle from Viking raiders.

Now famous as the "Harry Potter bridge," this impressive concrete viaduct has long been an icon in its own right.

Spend the night in this formerly abandoned traditional Scottish village.

An ancient Scottish rock formation said to be the gravesite of a giant remains ensconced in legend and intrigue.

A strange rock with a sinister reputation lurks within the crimson waters of this Scottish glen.

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

Come for the oysters, stay for the priceless art honoring inventors across history and Scotland's favorite outdoor sports.

The most iconic structure in Scotland has been home to bishops, colonels, and Sean Connery characters.

17th century streets hidden under Edinburgh were once a breeding ground for the black death.

This astonishingly geometric cave has inspired everyone from Jules Verne to Pink Floyd.

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

An antique store houses the last operational diner from the defunct department store chain.

The studio of influential composer Charles Ives is perfectly reconstructed, hidden in the back of the American Academy of Arts and Letters.

The oldest house in Manhattan is now a museum that remembers the home's sordid history of scandals, vice-presidents, and ghosts.

A discreet little stairway on St. Nicholas Avenue leads to a quaint and unexpected cobblestone street of 19th century wooden rowhouses.

This Dutch Colonial home is the oldest remaining farmhouse in Manhattan.

Little Red Lighthouse under the George Washington Bridge.

One of the last Jazz Age "Wonder Theaters" in New York City.

This abandoned caretaker's apartment is one of 13 left in the New York Public Library system.

A whimsical village of unique treehouses resides in a Washington forest.