A succession of eerily contemplative iron figures lead from a Scottish museum to the sea.

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

Another entry into the world of Edinburgh's pop-up artworks.

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

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

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

A secret garden in a picturesque Edinburgh village has inspired artists for centuries.

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

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

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

A church that bred legends, and served as an inspiration for the Da Vinci Code.

This iconic 1,000-year-old medieval castle is a favorite of the film industry, most notably as the location for Hogwarts in Harry Potter.

This enormous secondhand bookstore inside a Victorian train station sparked the "Keep Calm and Carry On" craze.