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

This 16th-century house tells the city's history through old artifacts and quirky tales.

Touching this 18th-century Scottish philosopher’s toe allegedly conjures good fortune.

Remnants of the 16th-century defensive wall still stand unassumingly within Edinburgh.

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

The 16th-century church has the only stained glass windows that survived the Scottish Reformation intact.

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

Now famous as the "Harry Potter bridge," this impressive concrete viaduct has long been an icon in its own right.

A pub that is literally in the middle of nowhere, but continues to do business.

A small island abbey is the final resting place of many medieval Scottish monarchs, including the real Macbeth.

Largest lake in Great Britain measured by surface area.

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

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

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

The unbelievably opulent home built for an infamous newspaperman.

This remarkably simple jail went over a century without an escape.

Every year, over 25,000 monarchs overwinter in Pacific Grove.

Once America’s most beautiful army base, this abandoned military fort on the coast of Monterey Bay has been left to the elements.

This whimsical seashell-shaped place of worship was designed to blend into its surroundings.

A local dialect born in the late 19th century is only spoken in this isolated California valley.

This massive redwood tree has a hole in the base big enough to drive through.

One of the most scenic stretches of road in America winds between some of the country's oldest trees.

The first North American landing spot for James Cook on his third voyage of discovery in the Pacific.

There's something big lurking beneath the surface of this tiny Oregon park.