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

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

Protecting the dead from opportunistic body snatchers.

This sculpture commemorates Edinburgh's sister city and their respective celebrity dogs.

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

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

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

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

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

A statue in the heart of Edinburgh honors a bear that served in the Polish military during World War II.

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

One of the oldest scientific gardens in Britain, containing more than 13,302 plant species in its core collection.

Famously misunderstood wonder of the ancient world

The longest hedge maze in the world.

Constructed from recycled wrought iron railroad tracks, it's been described as the most beautiful seaside pier in England.

The largest of only eight working transporter bridges left in the world.

Home to the most complete dodo remains known - one head, and one foot.

The spot where three Protestant clergymen were burned at the stake during the reign of "Bloody Mary."

Ancient Egyptian wigs, South American feather headdresses, a bounty of anthropological artifacts in Oxford.

This Roman amphitheater is said to be King Arthur's legendary Round Table.

This picturesque horseshoe weir was first built in the 1600s to prevent flooding in the town of Bath.

Banksy's image of a naked man dangling from the window of a sex health clinic.

It houses a menagerie of wondrous taxidermy specimens from around the world, including the remains of a famous gorilla.

The largest stone circle in the world has ended up bringing up more questions than it has answered.