The ruins of this gorgeous clifftop castle look like something from a fantasy novel.

Protecting the dead from opportunistic body snatchers.

A giant pineapple, a symbol of hospitality, and an amazing vacation rental option.

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

The remains of a grand castle that may have inspired Bram Stoker's Dracula.

Old-fashioned knowledge and modern engineering create the world's only rotating boatlift.

A glacial pothole was once a hideout for a notorious Scottish outlaw.

Largest lake in Great Britain measured by surface area.

The taxidermy remains of the first mammal ever cloned from an adult cell are on display in Edinburgh.

This stately estate house features a tower covered in a bright, modern mural.

The one-time stronghold of the noble Douglas family, now home to ghost sightings and nesting birds.

The heads of two giant mythological water horses honor Scotland's horselord past.

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

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

An ancient Scottish rock formation said to be the gravesite of a giant remains ensconced in legend and intrigue.

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

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.

Scotland's only funicular railway is also the United Kingdom's highest.

Dedicated to one of the nation's worst engineering disasters.

An amazing model of a whale's jaw bone pays homage to the region's seafaring traditions.

The last water-powered beam pumping engine in Britain.

Now in ruins, this abbey was the home of Tironensian monks for more than 400 years.

This 900-foot structure with 20 arches crossing a Scottish river was built in the late 19th century.