This eclectic sanctuary is a hodgepodge of various architectural styles, all crammed into one building.

Overlooking a Scottish loch, this beautifully crumbling castle once inspired a poem by William Wordsworth.

The Guinness Record holder for largest hedge in the world is a verdant Scottish bulwark.

Possibly the oldest living thing in Europe, more likely a pagan survivor.

In 1396, two Scottish clans that had been violently feuding for centuries finally faced off in a bloody battle in this park.

“It has nae lugs!”

An optical Illusion once believed to be an electrical phenomenon.

Poetic, metallic giraffes adorn a square off an Edinburgh thoroughfare.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

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

This city square dates back to the Scottish Enlightenment and was home to some of Scotland's brightest minds.

More stones than Stonehenge, all scattered within a windswept landscape sure to enchant 'Outlander' fans.

These quaint cottages feature built-in signaling devices for fishermen.

This modern labyrinth lies in the shadow of a ruined medieval castle.

Nestled amid the peaks and lochs of the Scottish Highlands, this inn and pub has played host to outlaws and ghosts.

This abandoned hospital village was once viewed as an innovative way to deal with mental illness.