The building where Mary, Queen of Scots was said to have bathed in white wine.

Remnants of the 16th-century defensive wall still stand unassumingly within Edinburgh.

Ruined 11th century abbey built by King David I in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Glasgow's own "tipsy" temperance monument.

This monument is dedicated to a young boy who survived a disaster that forced Edinburgh to reevaluate its building codes.

This tiny weathered plot is one of the oldest Jewish cemeteries in Scotland.

Brass bricks outline the locations of Edinburgh's lost, lively market stalls.

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

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

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

The beloved bard's garb is proudly displayed within a Freemason's hall.

A series of three shiny letters mark the boundary of an old refuge for those being pursued by debt collectors.

This alley off Edinburgh's Royal Mile contains remnants of the city's seedier history.

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

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

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

This bronze statue was erected to honor a small Scottish town's beloved stray cat.

This obscure walkway links Edinburgh’s Old Town with one of the city's prime vantage points.

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

A verdant 17th-century-style garden hidden along Edinburgh’s Royal Mile.

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

This historic pub has maintained much of its 1906 decor, including a small sequestered room for women, where orders were slipped through a tiny window.

This otherwise ordinary close on the Royal Mile constituted the end of the world for Edinburgh’s poorest residents.

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