This historic pub has maintained much of its 1906 decor, including a small sequestered room for women, where orders were slipped through a tiny window.

An American ghost town hides along a side street in Scotland's capital.

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

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

There are plenty of wonderful panoramic vistas in Edinburgh, but not many are hidden smack in the middle of the Old Town.

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

Accessible only at low tide, the deserted island is dotted with World War II ruins.

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

360° views of the city plus five floors of optical illusions and hands-on science.

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

Now home to a drinking establishment, this building has a macabre history.

One of Edinburgh's oldest pubs hides a 19th-century skittles alley in the back.

Tiny effigies of the victims of Edinburgh's famous Anatomy Murders.

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

The final resting place of England's most notorious bandit.

In the ancient Woolley Woods, an art project promises access to new worlds.

This stone throne invites adventurers to observe breathtaking views of the Peak District.

A stone wall commemorates the legend of a ferocious dragon who literally got his butt kicked by a knight.

The last of the 19th-century booze-free bars has been slinging teetotal tonics for over a century.

This landmark overlooking Ramsbottom pays homage to Sir Robert Peel, repealer of the Corn Laws.

This Cheshire museum has cuckoo clocks, a rare pipe organ and vintage motorbikes. But mostly cuckoo clocks.

Despite having a dome made of papier-mâché this tiny observatory has survived for over a century.

Just another ancient, mysterious Irish stone circle.

The eternal resting place of the last highwayman hanged in England.