A remarkable feat of Victorian engineering across the Firth of Forth.

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

As part of an 800-year-old tradition, a man parades through town covered in a suit made out of spiky burrs.

Wander around the extensive remains of this 12th-century medieval church.

This abandoned hospital village was once viewed as an innovative way to deal with mental illness.

A bizarre stone beast lurks on the beach of a popular tourist island.

The colorful stairs are made with marble from the world's major quarries.

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

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

Largest lake in Great Britain measured by surface area.

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

At high tide this strange footbridge appears to have no purpose whatsoever.

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

The Great Fire of London and the regulation of one-way streets both started in this alley.

This may be the last of London's wooden pavements, which were once a common sight in the city.

This home on a quiet suburban street is completely covered with vibrant mosaics.

Pilgrimage site for star-crossed lovers.

This community on a small Venetian island has taken to painting their houses in bright neon hues.

The yawning maw of this pagan visage is said to bite off the hands of liars.

A island reachable by a causeway at low tide is possibly one of the earliest Western European locations to be identified in text.

After nearly 60 years, there's still a bear at Paddington Station looking for help.

A little slice of Japan and its aesthetics in London's Holland Park.

Several plaster noses are hidden in plain sight around London's Soho neighborhood.

Eighty million natural history specimens call this gargantuan museum home.