The world’s first museum dedicated to the history of childhood opened in Edinburgh in 1955.

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

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

This king penguin is a knighted brigadier of the Norwegian Army.

Every birth, death, and marriage is recorded in these color-coded leather-bound books.

A succession of eerily contemplative iron figures lead from a Scottish museum to the sea.

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

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

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

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

Protecting the dead from opportunistic body snatchers.

A statue in the heart of Edinburgh honors a bear that served in the Polish military during World War II.

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

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

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

One of the oldest scientific gardens in Britain, containing more than 13,302 plant species in its core collection.

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

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

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

This sculpture honors the legacy of Australia's now-defunct, Black Rock Stakes wheelbarrow race.

This simple sailing boat is one of the oldest preserved fishing vessels of its kind in the world.

Bronze statues honor the brave explorers who passed through this Antarctic gateway.

Native Australian lizards inhabit this garden celebrating Sydney and its sister city in China.

The artist behind this historical depiction of transportation remains a mystery.