This once-booming Gold Rush town is now home to a herd of feral donkeys.

A collection of old shoes in the middle of nowhere.

A century-old tradition has culminated in a small but singular collection of feline effigies.

Follow the original medieval paths that wind through this intriguing section of the city.

These planks were originally installed to hold the dead.

The gloomy ruins that inspired Bram Stoker to bring Dracula to life.

This beautifully situated lakeside Roman settlement was likely built during the reign of the Emperor Hadrian.

This charming English house was once the home of England's most famous poet.

"Respectful to the dead, safe and sanitary to the living, dedicated to the Genius of Memory..."

The castle that provided the setting for much of 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' is now a pilgrimage site for fans.

The ruins of Scottish sea salt production.

This tiny little cave was said to have been a refuge for a saint with a glowing arm.

A remarkable feat of Victorian engineering across the Firth of Forth.

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

This extinct volcano rises above Edinburgh and is special for its panoramic views over the city.

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

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

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

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

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

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

A labyrinthine network of chambers with a storied past hides below Edinburgh's South Bridge.

This otherwise ordinary close on the Royal Mile constituted the end of the world for Edinburgh’s poorest residents.

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