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

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

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

17th century streets hidden under Edinburgh were once a breeding ground for the black death.

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

The colorful stairs are made with marble from the world's major quarries.

A verdant 17th-century-style garden hidden along Edinburgh’s Royal Mile.

Ruined 11th century abbey built by King David I in Edinburgh, Scotland.

A sculpture in a secluded garden honors one of Edinburgh's most innovative thinkers and city planners.

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

Overlooking the burial ground is a tower designed to prevent thieves from snatching the recently deceased.

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

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

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

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

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

This Roman relic was discovered in Scotland by a mudlarking ferryman.

This early version of the guillotine was used to execute the man responsible for its construction.

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

The taxidermy remains of the first mammal ever cloned from an adult cell are on display in Edinburgh.

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

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

Now home to a drinking establishment, this building has a macabre history.

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