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

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

A beautiful Greco-Roman structure houses a well once believed to have healing powers.

Remnants of the 16th-century defensive wall still stand unassumingly within Edinburgh.

This historic pub has maintained much of its 1906 decor, including a small sequestered room for women, where orders were slipped through a tiny window.

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

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

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.

Once designed as a natural history museum, this building is now home to a massive art gallery.

A shiny sculpture celebrating the mighty mollusk.

Enter this small nook and you'll be surrounded by 360 degrees of street art.

An iconic red telephone box turned tiny art gallery.

This stately bank building hides a spectacular star-studded ceiling.

This 16th-century close preserves an unusual piece of Edinburgh's transportation history.

The 20th-century chapel’s intricate woodwork includes amazing details, most notably angels playing bagpipes.

It's a mystery how these curious columns wound up in an Edinburgh suburb.

One of Edinburgh's oldest pubs hides a 19th-century skittles alley in the back.

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

Come for the oysters, stay for the priceless art honoring inventors across history and Scotland's favorite outdoor sports.

Small museum dedicated to the founder of electromagnetic theory.

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