This cannonball embedded in the side of an Edinburgh house once served a surprisingly pedestrian purpose.

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

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

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

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

This charming railway is one of the oldest and steepest funiculars in England.

A slightly surreal menagerie of structures that were lovingly spared from demolition and reconstructed in a field.

An ode to the classic piece of British street furniture.

Many of Edinburgh's more unsavory characters spent their final days behind this door while awaiting their executions.

These steps offer a breathtaking view of one of Europe's most besieged fortresses.

These wooden pipes were crucial to providing water to Medieval Edinburgh.

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

The tomb of one of Scotland's bloody historic villains is a magnet for bumbling desecrators.

Protecting the dead from opportunistic body snatchers.

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

The location of a citizen uprising that led to a gruesome act of mob justice.

Possibly the world's smallest museum is home to one exhibit that sheds light on the capital city's dark criminal history.

A quartet of brightly colored mythical beasts stand sentry at this gateway.

This small museum in a 17th-century building honors three iconic Scottish writers.

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

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

Scotland's oldest purpose-built concert hall houses an incredible collection of ornate, centuries-old keyboards.

Dedicated to the Father of the British Fire Service.

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