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

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

A series of three shiny letters mark the boundary of an old refuge for those being pursued by debt collectors.

Anonymously sculpted and donated, these sculptures made from poetry books and pages are sprinkled around the city.

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

This unusual statue overlooking the Royal Mile has an interesting backstory.

This charming old building's loose connection with the Scottish Reformer is what saved it from demolition after it split apart.

Brass bricks outline the locations of Edinburgh's lost, lively market stalls.

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

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

Horse cemetery on the grounds of Blarney Castle.

The oldest inn in Kilkenny was established by the first convicted witch in Ireland.

The sign at the garden gate reads: "These Plants Can Kill."

This giant wooden treehouse within a sprawling garden has its own eatery.

This iconic 1,000-year-old medieval castle is a favorite of the film industry, most notably as the location for Hogwarts in Harry Potter.

This extinct volcano rises above Edinburgh and is special for its panoramic views over the city.

A statue in the center of Dublin dedicated to one of their favorite sons of rock & roll.

This statue celebrating everyday life in Dublin has a few unsavory nicknames.

Museum celebrating the history of computers, especially their role in codebreaking.

Home to Alan Turing, the cracking of the Enigma code, and Captain Ridley's shooting party.

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

This once-controversial and slightly confusing statue of Achilles was built out of captured cannons.

A museum dedicated to the history and exploration of both popular music and science fiction.

This grand old 80-foot sequoia towers above the buildings in the city’s retail center.