Sculptures depicting Scottish and English soldiers in battle honor a 16th-century conflict.

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

The taxidermy remains of the first mammal ever cloned from an adult cell are on display in Edinburgh.

One of Edinburgh's oldest pubs hides a 19th-century skittles alley in the back.

The U.K.'s first underground railway line is now a lively thoroughfare for runners and cyclists.

A poetic monument to the Scottish Parliament.

Anonymously sculpted and donated, these sculptures made from poetry books and pages are sprinkled around the city.

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

A stone-filled garden in the heart of Edinburgh commemorates the father of modern geology.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The colorful stairs are made with marble from the world's major quarries.

This 15th-century structure had a long, tortuous journey to its current location.

Summer in Scotland begins with a spectacularly wild and colorful event rooted in ancient pagan traditions.

A roadway designed for a visiting monarch.

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

This mundane post marks the old location of the city's main postal hub.

Come for the oysters, stay for the priceless art honoring inventors across history and Scotland's favorite outdoor sports.

This stately bank building hides a spectacular star-studded ceiling.

An artist's whimsical transformation of everyday objects.