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

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

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

An artist's whimsical transformation of everyday objects.

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

A former medieval fortress, now home to Edinburgh Napier University, contains a rather risqué work of art.

Sprawled across the Great Hall ceiling are various constellations and images relating to the zodiac.

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

An American ghost town hides along a side street in Scotland's capital.

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.

A statue in the heart of Edinburgh honors a bear that served in the Polish military during World War II.

A miniature of a lighthouse acts as a beacon for what transpires inside this location.

This sculpture commemorates Edinburgh's sister city and their respective celebrity dogs.

A public art installation with a nautical themed poem, enhances this pedestrian street.

A former telephone box found new life as a photo booth and charity fundraiser.

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

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

This allegedly haunted 16th-century tower house-turned-museum exhibits thousands of spectacular objects.

Accessible only at low tide, the deserted island is dotted with World War II ruins.

Historic fortifications form the boundary of Vatican City, but it’s not entirely surrounded by walls.