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

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

The 16th-century church has the only stained glass windows that survived the Scottish Reformation intact.

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

A library where thousands of books explain how to avoid another Great Recession.

Protecting the dead from opportunistic body snatchers.

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

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

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

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

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

A book bound in the skin of an infamous criminal, along with countless other specimens.

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

One of the oldest scientific gardens in Britain, containing more than 13,302 plant species in its core collection.

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.

The commemorative stone column conceals a secret laboratory.

Armenian monks at an island monastery in the Venetian Lagoon make a rare rose petal jam.

A mysterious shape catches the eye in this 16th-century painting.

This enormous banquet-themed artwork honors over 1,000 notable women throughout history.

A historic arboretum and non-conformist, non-denominational park cemetery.

The monster at the center of the Darwin Center Spirit Collection.

London's old-school healing garden.