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

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

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

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

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

This charming old building's loose connection with the Scottish Reformer is what saved it from demolition after it split apart.

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

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.

A roadway designed for a visiting monarch.

A 18th century graveyard and its astonishing cortege of macabre iconography.

Now home to a drinking establishment, this building has a macabre history.

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

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

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

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

The world's only international cryptozoology museum is host to an unrivaled collection of mysterious objects.

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

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

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

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

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

Near the former site of numerous witch burnings, this lavish Edinburgh mainstay pays homage to Scotland's brutal history.

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