A British plaque explains that a house was built using the spoils of the first international golf bet.

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

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

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

A six-ton wedding present for the King of the Scots.

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

A public art piece that barely gets recognized, but then that might be the point.

This extraordinary Viking artifact has traveled throughout the city.

This otherwise ordinary close on the Royal Mile constituted the end of the world for Edinburgh’s poorest residents.

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

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

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

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

Ancient cliffs resembling a kilt on Scotland's second largest island emit an entrancing sound.

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

The most iconic structure in Scotland has been home to bishops, colonels, and Sean Connery characters.

A tiny, heartwarming piece of art hiding in plain sight.

The remnants of a depressing public toilet are now a hub of ever evolving street art.

Manchester salvaged this sculpture of the adopted Mancunian when it was no longer wanted in Ukraine.

It's said this was once the home of King James V's pet lion.

This pyramid is dedicated to all those who suffered martyrdom for civil and religious liberty in Scotland.

A striking glass tribute to two sisters who suffered during Scotland's "Killing Time."

A grave marker depicting a body snatching tableau on a 19th-century tombstone.

A distinctive building that incorporates a mythical beast into its architecture.