A faithful reproduction of Al-Jazari's enormous water clock.

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

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

The ruins of this gorgeous clifftop castle look like something from a fantasy novel.

On any given day this sprawling market houses literally tons of government-regulated gold, gems, and precious metals.

The heads of two giant mythological water horses honor Scotland's horselord past.

Where the sleeping monsters of Scotland's oil industry are left to rust.

A preposterously luxurious hotel with gold-plated iPads, Rolls Royce chauffeurs, and a staff that trains by watching "Downton Abbey."

This Australian beach is composed of tiny shells.