Over 100 years ago this pyramidal holding cell was reserved for rowdy drunks but now only offers five minute sentences.

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

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

As part of an 800-year-old tradition, a man parades through town covered in a suit made out of spiky burrs.

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

Another entry into the world of Edinburgh's pop-up artworks.

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

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

Sprawled across the Great Hall ceiling are various constellations and images relating to the zodiac.

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

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

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

The fountain marks the area where hundreds of accused witches were burned at the stake.

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

Colloquially known as “piss alley,” this narrow street filled with tiny bars and barbecue stands looks like it was pulled straight out of “Blade Runner.”

Tokyo’s only Ainu restaurant serves Indigenous food from northern Japan.