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

This stately monument has been wearing a traffic cone hat for decades much to the delight of the locals.

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.

Possibly the oldest of Britain's ancient henges is also one of its most stark.

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

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

A labyrinthine network of chambers with a storied past hides below Edinburgh's South Bridge.

The highest peak in the United Kingdom has a history of physics, specters, and a pilgrimage of strange objects.

The true age of this ancient stone circle is unknown, but its stunning vista isn't in question.

Amazing and mysterious Neolithic settlement on Scotland's Orkney Islands.

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

"Respectful to the dead, safe and sanitary to the living, dedicated to the Genius of Memory..."

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

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

This Puget Sound military post has a long, turbulent history as a gateway to the Pacific.

Though strikingly beautiful, Seattle's other railway station is now largely forgotten.

An old vending machine serves up unpredictable beverages from its seemingly magical insides.

A large wind turbine installation in central Washington State is home to an extensive set of interpretive exhibits.

A 14-foot-tall Bigfoot statue stands guard over this café and filming location.

This tree has witnessed nearly 1,000 years of history.