This remote island village was in danger of depopulating completely until a tunnel was built to connect it to the rest of the world .

This exhibit showcases the literary work of soldiers who suffered "shell shock" during World War I.

These trenches were used to train the Scottish military for life on the frontlines of World War I.

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

This extinct volcano rises above Edinburgh and is special for its panoramic views over the city.

The dance of this huge clock is a magnificent and eerie commentary on good and evil in the history of humankind.

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

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

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

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

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

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

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

The taxidermy remains of the first mammal ever cloned from an adult cell are on display in Edinburgh.

Ruined 11th century abbey built by King David I in Edinburgh, Scotland.

17th century streets hidden under Edinburgh were once a breeding ground for the black death.

An unusual building on a "desolate hill" features the works of an Icelandic sculptor.

This tiny museum's sizable collection is jammed into a former underground public toilet.

One of the tallest buildings in Iceland, and perhaps, the most visually impressive.

The true age of this ancient stone circle is unknown, but its stunning vista isn't in question.

Amazing and mysterious Neolithic settlement on Scotland's Orkney Islands.

City law dictates that this mountaintop cathedral containing the heart of a saint is to remain the tallest building in town.

Small ship votives hang from the vaulted ceiling of this port-side church with a Latin inscription on the wall.

A historic Montreal market that was the city's agricultural hub for over century.