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

A quartet of brightly colored mythical beasts stand sentry at this gateway.

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

The 20th-century chapel’s intricate woodwork includes amazing details, most notably angels playing bagpipes.

The Scottish Reformation leader's grave was paved over and is now a parking lot.

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

Edinburgh's oldest statue hides within a parking lot behind the city's iconic cathedral.

Stonehenge has nothing on Castlerigg’s views.

Semi-precious Blue John stones have been mined in this cavern system for centuries.

Seat of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire for centuries.

The stoic structure boasts a whimsical set of stained glass art commemorating Lewis Carroll.

The shop where the girl who inspired the beloved character once bought sweets is now a book-themed commercial curiosity.

The fantastic charm of England's oldest botanical garden has made it a place of writerly inspiration for centuries.

The remnants of this unusual bridge await an uncertain fate.

Inside this church is an obscure piece of art carved by the famous Alice Liddell.

A plaque is all that remains of a lost Oxford transport hub.

A plaque marks the humble origins of an artistic muse who embodied the ideals of Pre-Raphaelite beauty.

This nondescript building was the birthplace of Morris cars.

Once one of the largest rooms full of books in the world, this bookstore basement is still a treat for bibliophiles.

One of Europe's oldest libraries.

The beautiful non-repeating pattern honors the Oxford professor who discovered it.

J.R.R Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and other "Inklings" met at the Oxford pub to discuss the now legendary fantasy stories they were writing.

One of Oxford's greatest treasures likely belonged to the legendary King Alfred the Great.

The lantern carried by the infamous Guy Fawkes when he was arrested while attempting to blow the houses of Parliament and the King of England to smithereens