This iconic 1,000-year-old medieval castle is a favorite of the film industry, most notably as the location for Hogwarts in Harry Potter.

This tidal island, a sacred site in early English Christianity, was the target of a notable Viking invasion.

A British plaque explains that a house was built using the spoils of the first international golf bet.

A quartet of brightly colored mythical beasts stand sentry at this gateway.

An ornate "graveyard" for some of the country's forlorn building relics.

This Scottish graveyard is the final resting place of the man who inspired the character Ebenezer Scrooge.

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

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

Sprawled across the Great Hall ceiling are various constellations and images relating to the zodiac.

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

A verdant 17th-century-style garden hidden along Edinburgh’s Royal Mile.

The Scottish Reformation leader's grave was paved over and is now a parking lot.

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

This monument is dedicated to a young boy who survived a disaster that forced Edinburgh to reevaluate its building codes.

This was once a hall in which a 16th-century royal banquet was hosted by King James VI of Scotland.

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

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

This 16th-century close preserves an unusual piece of Edinburgh's transportation history.

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

Inspired by Thomas Stothard's painting of the "Journey to Canterbury," albeit with Canterbury natives.

This strangely dressed taxidermy creature has a heartbreaking story.

A wonderfully eccentric Victorian-era museum and library.

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

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.