It houses a menagerie of wondrous taxidermy specimens from around the world, including the remains of a famous gorilla.

Banksy's image of a naked man dangling from the window of a sex health clinic.

A historic, reportedly haunted pub that provided inspiration for several famous adventure novels.

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

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

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

Brass bricks outline the locations of Edinburgh's lost, lively market stalls.

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

The Scottish Reformation leader's grave was paved over and is now a parking lot.

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

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

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.

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

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

Protecting the dead from opportunistic body snatchers.

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

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

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

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

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

This mine was once used to defend the coast from attack during World War II.

Commemorating the landing of William of Orange with his European army on their way to the Battle of the Boyne.

A harbor town pays tribute to a heroic wartime carrier pigeon.