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

The 20th-century chapel’s intricate woodwork includes amazing details, most notably angels playing bagpipes.

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

The tomb of one of Scotland's bloody historic villains is a magnet for bumbling desecrators.

The world’s first museum dedicated to the history of childhood opened in Edinburgh in 1955.

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

Protecting the dead from opportunistic body snatchers.

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

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

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

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

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

Bronze footprints mark the path where a civil rights leader tried to march in peaceful protest before being knocked unconscious.

A lion given to the prime minister somehow got stuffed and sent to Florida.

Intertwined, interspecies trees which locals believe can grant boons to lovers.

A luxurious 1880s hotel with its fair share of Tiffany stained glass, Edison electricity, and of course, ghosts.

Elvis's own personal tropical hideaway.

This Memphis recording studio launched the careers of Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, and Elvis Presley.

Walk the whole Mississippi River!

A sign at the end of the Santa Monica Pier marks the traditional end of the legendary American highway.

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

Elevated freight railway turned wildly successful urban park.

The vast, legendary catacombs hold secrets much stranger than stacked bones.

The world-record holder for the longest bridge stretching continuously over water.