The oldest house in Glasgow is now a museum dedicated to the city's medieval history.

In the depths of Glasgow Cathedral's crypt, one pillar stands out from all others.

This ancient holy well is older than much of the city that surrounds it.

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

The ornate structure is part of a building boasting more marble than the Vatican.

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

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

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

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.

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

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

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

Touching this 18th-century Scottish philosopher’s toe allegedly conjures good fortune.

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

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

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

The location of a citizen uprising that led to a gruesome act of mob justice.

The 16th-century church has the only stained glass windows that survived the Scottish Reformation intact.

Protecting the dead from opportunistic body snatchers.

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