One of Edinburgh's most popular works of street art is located well off the beaten path.

An artistic interpretation of the history of a Scottish park, combining poetry with anthropomorphic animals.

This monument is dedicated to a young boy who survived a disaster that forced Edinburgh to reevaluate its building codes.

This sculpture of disembodied body parts forms a poignant memory of the horrors of World War II.

This unusual statue overlooking the Royal Mile has an interesting backstory.

A poetic monument to the Scottish Parliament.

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

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

An artist's whimsical transformation of everyday objects.

This extraordinary Viking artifact has traveled throughout the city.

Nestled among the living residents is the final resting place of an apothecary plague victim.

A pair of stones embedded in an Edinburgh street memorialize one of the city's last public hangings.

The U.K.'s first underground railway line is now a lively thoroughfare for runners and cyclists.

19th century museum with an eclectic mix of curiosities, from Egyptian artifacts to items on archery history to the skull of the world's oldest horse.

This city square dates back to the Scottish Enlightenment and was home to some of Scotland's brightest minds.

Fulham F.C. imploded once everyone excised its giant, hated tribute to the King of Pop.

The former home of the world-famous Templeton Carpet Factory.

Twice a day this ancient path disappears with the tides, leaving the Holy Island of Lindisfarne out to sea.

A historic shipbuilding town is home to a sail-through fish-and-chips shop.

These ruins have been linked to a sherbet factory that exploded, but the story may be entirely fictional.

The only pollutant in the clear blue water is sunscreen.

A small, but award-winning beach known for its literally spotless reputation.

A monument to the 4,114 Irish orphan girls who arrived in Australia between 1848 and 1850.

Come for the flowers, stay for the bats!