The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

This small museum in a 17th-century building honors three iconic Scottish writers.

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

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

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

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

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

An American ghost town hides along a side street in Scotland's capital.

This allegedly haunted 16th-century tower house-turned-museum exhibits thousands of spectacular objects.

A book bound in the skin of an infamous criminal, along with countless other specimens.

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

Accessible only at low tide, the deserted island is dotted with World War II ruins.

A 18th century graveyard and its astonishing cortege of macabre iconography.

This series of Scottish caves has no clear purpose other than baffling historians.

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

The fountain marks the area where hundreds of accused witches were burned at the stake.

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

This studio was home to David Bowie's first single, even if it did turn away the Beatles.

The bronze uniforms commemorate the vital role of women during World War II.

Its collection includes a broad array of social, geographic, graphic design, and political history.

On October 17, 1814, a 15-ft. wave of beer ran rampant through the streets of London.

A plaque hangs near the execution place of the Scottish Independence leader famously depicted in "Braveheart."

Two plaques commemorate the site of Shakespeare's first theatre.

The childhood home of Earth's alien chameleon is a humble Brixton flat.