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

Edinburgh's oldest statue hides within a parking lot behind the city's iconic cathedral.

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

A public art piece that barely gets recognized, but then that might be the point.

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

The dance of this huge clock is a magnificent and eerie commentary on good and evil in the history of humankind.

This Roman relic was discovered in Scotland by a mudlarking ferryman.

Tiny effigies of the victims of Edinburgh's famous Anatomy Murders.

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

Protecting the dead from opportunistic body snatchers.

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

Possibly the world's smallest museum is home to one exhibit that sheds light on the capital city's dark criminal history.

A rare and unique example of an 18th-century door latch calls this restaurant home.

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

This cannonball embedded in the side of an Edinburgh house once served a surprisingly pedestrian purpose.

360° views of the city plus five floors of optical illusions and hands-on science.

Near the former site of numerous witch burnings, this lavish Edinburgh mainstay pays homage to Scotland's brutal history.

One of the first monuments dedicated to the accomplishments of the great Vice Admiral, Horatio Nelson.

The old tradition of drying laundry on poles in the public green is still guaranteed by Glasgow city law.

The former home of the world-famous Templeton Carpet Factory.

The largest terracotta fountain in the world, built to commemorate Britain’s Victorian achievements.

Home to one of the most popular teams in Scottish football history.

Inside this art museum resides one of Glasgow's most famous musical instruments.

Vibrant paintings stretch across 600 feet of derelict railway.