Scotland's oldest purpose-built concert hall houses an incredible collection of ornate, centuries-old keyboards.

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

Every birth, death, and marriage is recorded in these color-coded leather-bound books.

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

Summer in Scotland begins with a spectacularly wild and colorful event rooted in ancient pagan traditions.

Near the former site of numerous witch burnings, this lavish Edinburgh mainstay pays homage to Scotland's brutal history.

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

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.

Accessible only at low tide, the deserted island is dotted with World War II ruins.

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

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

360° views of the city plus five floors of optical illusions and hands-on science.

Relics of the 1894 Midwinter Exposition continue to delight visitors today.

Carnivorous plants, medieval aphrodisiacs, and the largest original wood structure glass conservatory in the western hemisphere.

Olfactory delights in San Francisco's Botanical Gardens.

Bring your own cardboard to the slippery slopes of concrete hidden in a neighborhood park.

A huge musical instrument played by the ocean.

A psychedelic labyrinth on the San Francisco bay.

A King Kong-like gorilla hangs from the top of this commercial building in Tokyo.

A museum dedicated to the history of Tokyo's often-overlooked working-class district.

This little town supplies Japan with most of its calligraphy brushes, still made by hand from animal fur.

"The Dance of Fools" is Japan's largest dance festival.

450 dead and frozen fish, proudly on display in Japan.