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

Nestled amid the peaks and lochs of the Scottish Highlands, this inn and pub has played host to outlaws and ghosts.

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

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

The fountain marks the area where hundreds of accused witches were burned at the stake.

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

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

This 16th-century house tells the city's history through old artifacts and quirky tales.

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

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

Sprawled across the Great Hall ceiling are various constellations and images relating to the zodiac.

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

One of Edinburgh's oldest pubs hides a 19th-century skittles alley in the back.

A secret garden in a picturesque Edinburgh village has inspired artists for centuries.

The U.K.'s first underground railway line is now a lively thoroughfare for runners and cyclists.

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

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

Scotland's only funicular railway is also the United Kingdom's highest.

Hundreds of statues of Buddha’s disciples meditating, napping, sneezing, and picking their noses.

While it now takes more than a dime to open an account this historic Brooklyn bank still displays the opulence of the gilded age in which it was built.

Walk into the 19th century without leaving Brooklyn.

As telephones become more essential and less stylish one historic Brooklyn building remembers the days when they were a grand celebration of communication.

A treasure trove of artifacts, books, and artwork from the "golden age" of exploration.

A terrific purveyor of natural history objects and curios.