Five centuries of folklore have gathered around a small unfinished church seven miles south of Edinburgh, and Dan Brown only added to the pile.
Mary Queen of Scots faced suspicion in the murder of her own husband.
From the Royal Mile to the Trossachs, these are the destinations that capture Scotland's wild beauty and storied past.
Have you been to Edinburgh?
The West Country is home to some of Britain's most scenic delights. Fancy a train ride?
As the British Heritage Travel team revels in the fact that relative normality has returned we explore the best of British history and some wonderful travel inspiration.