Looking strangely like Rome's Colosseum, this unfinished tower has dominated the skyline for over 100 years.

A baffling beast so absurd a town councilman called it "intellectual vomit in technicolor."

A solemn memorial in a majestic setting that honors a 1692 tragedy.

Old-fashioned knowledge and modern engineering create the world's only rotating boatlift.

The heads of two giant mythological water horses honor Scotland's horselord past.

Overlooking the burial ground is a tower designed to prevent thieves from snatching the recently deceased.

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

17th century streets hidden under Edinburgh were once a breeding ground for the black death.

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.

These steps offer a breathtaking view of one of Europe's most besieged fortresses.

This early version of the guillotine was used to execute the man responsible for its construction.

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

There are plenty of wonderful panoramic vistas in Edinburgh, but not many are hidden smack in the middle of the Old Town.

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

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

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

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.

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

Climb to the top of its spiral spire for spectacular views of Copenhagen.