This bronze statue was erected to honor a small Scottish town's beloved stray cat.

Remnants of the 16th-century defensive wall still stand unassumingly within Edinburgh.

These ruins witnessed the final gathering of the failed Jacobite Rebellion.

The tomb of one of Scotland's bloody historic villains is a magnet for bumbling desecrators.

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

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

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

Protecting the dead from opportunistic body snatchers.

Britain's only herd of free-ranging reindeer.

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

A sweet symbol marks the place where torturous executions were once carried out.

Old-fashioned knowledge and modern engineering create the world's only rotating boatlift.

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

The one-time stronghold of the noble Douglas family, now home to ghost sightings and nesting birds.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

The only medieval bridge in Britain with its defensive tower still in tact.

The castle still holds traces of the abandoned Roman fort it was built atop.

Recently restored menagerie of Victorian-era beasts.