Once home to a Scottish baronet, this 18th-century historic house doubles as a legendary art space.

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

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

An artist's whimsical transformation of everyday objects.

The last manually operated turntable ferry in the world.

The community pools that the community refused to give up on.

This former train tunnel is filled with lines from a poem crafted by Robert Louis Stevenson.

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

This 16th-century close preserves an unusual piece of Edinburgh's transportation history.

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

The healing properties of this well attracted royals and commoners throughout the Middle Ages.

The building where Mary, Queen of Scots was said to have bathed in white wine.

This extraordinary Viking artifact has traveled throughout the city.

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

The heart of a Scottish legend had a centuries-long journey before reaching its final resting place.

This volcanic plug boasts the longest recorded history of any Scottish stronghold.

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

Built to hold the worst of the worst of the Nazi war prisoners.

This waterfall is one of the most spectacular natural features in the Scottish Lowlands.

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

Even after the church tried to wipe the practice out, this pagan festival lives on each year in a small Scottish village.

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

The world’s first museum dedicated to the history of childhood opened in Edinburgh in 1955.

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