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

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

A 18th century graveyard and its astonishing cortege of macabre iconography.

This series of Scottish caves has no clear purpose other than baffling historians.

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.

This former military airfield's claim to fame came from a lucky accident during the Second World War.

One of the few surviving street funiculars in the world.

Go back 50 years with a turn on one of the park's carefully restored vintage fairground rides.

An impromptu shrine appeared shortly after beloved "Torchwood" character Ianto Jones was killed off the show.

The artist David Nash planted a circle of trees in 1977.

The longest and tallest aqueduct in Britain can actually be sailed across.

A spiral staircase connects the limestone cave with Pembroke Castle, birthplace of King Henry VII.

Legends say that this small island was the final resting place of the Welsh saint of lovers.

A real-life Professor Snape once taught in this Welsh university building, which students of course nicknamed “Hogwarts.”

A wildlife paradise, this island is one of the world’s most important habitats for burrow nesting seabirds.

The remains of centuries of copper mining appear like an alien landscape.

High Victorian fantasy created a fairytale castle out of a ruined fortress in Wales.

Picturesque ruins once held off mighty armies.

A breathtaking flower tunnel bursts with beautiful golden blossoms.

The highest peak in Wales is said to be the final resting place of a giant killed by King Arthur.

A hidden tunnel leads to an abandoned slate quarry that's now a secret swimming spot guarded by cliffs.

A harem-inspired Moorish fantasy design in a Victorian-era Welsh castle.