Though difficult to access, this stunning cave has a place in Scotland's poetic history.

On this stunning Scottish island, you can walk in the footsteps of dinosaurs.

Islanders once used this dramatic, otherworldly landscape to hide their cattle from Viking raiders.

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

These sculptures of various animals adorn the building that houses one of the capital's least known museums.

This Roman relic was discovered in Scotland by a mudlarking ferryman.

This tiny weathered plot is one of the oldest Jewish cemeteries in Scotland.

This was once a hall in which a 16th-century royal banquet was hosted by King James VI of Scotland.

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

This stack of stones honors a murdered 18th-century woman.

This Scottish graveyard is the final resting place of the man who inspired the character Ebenezer Scrooge.

Nestled among the living residents is the final resting place of an apothecary plague victim.

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

Once home to a Scottish baronet, this 18th-century historic house doubles as a legendary art space.

Overlooking the burial ground is a tower designed to prevent thieves from snatching the recently deceased.

This 16th-century close preserves an unusual piece of Edinburgh's transportation history.

It's a mystery how these curious columns wound up in an Edinburgh suburb.

The building where Mary, Queen of Scots was said to have bathed in white wine.

This repurposed church offers a more literal way to get closer to the heavens.

This stately bank building hides a spectacular star-studded ceiling.

The healing properties of this well attracted royals and commoners throughout the Middle Ages.

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

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

This alley off Edinburgh's Royal Mile contains remnants of the city's seedier history.