The oldest church in Inverness witnessed the brutal executions of many Scottish soldiers.

An ancient stone with mysterious origins stands in a residential neighborhood.

This Scottish graveyard is the final resting place of the man who inspired the character Ebenezer Scrooge.

This ordinary-looking rock may have played an important role in a 16th-century Scottish battle.

Even though some of the buildings date back to the Victorian era, this research institute is still involved in cutting-edge astronomy research.

A controversial cenotaph dedicated to a local physician with an unscrupulous past.

The lasting remains of a bygone era of open-air meat markets.

A rare memorial paying homage to an altruistic woman from the 19th-century.

If you fly into Edinburgh Airport, it's possible to spot this prehistoric site without even getting off the plane.

This modern work of art was a refreshing addition to one of the oldest theatres in the city.

This severely painted building has a twisted connection to the witch hunts of the 1640s.

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

This city square dates back to the Scottish Enlightenment and was home to some of Scotland's brightest minds.

Edinburgh’s version of the Sistine Chapel is this former church, with an interior covered in paintings done by one woman over the course of nearly a decade.

A roadway designed for a visiting monarch.

A multi-storied painting that depicts the area's rich and diverse maritime history.

The remnants of a facade from a 19th-century market stall emporium.

A building-sized painting of the renowned 19th-century American abolitionist.

These trenches were used to train the Scottish military for life on the frontlines of World War I.

Once designed as a natural history museum, this building is now home to a massive art gallery.

A remnant of the Roman army's presence on the coast of Scotland.

This extinct volcano rises above Edinburgh and is special for its panoramic views over the city.

The remains of an anti-aircraft battery from World War II look out over Glasgow.

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