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

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

A miniature train-ride through Slovenia's largest cave system.

This lovely Scottish nature walk leads to the source of a local legend.

Designed to illustrate two parts of the human psyche.

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

This modern work of art was a refreshing addition to one of the oldest theatres in the city.

If you fly into Edinburgh Airport, it's possible to spot this prehistoric site without even getting off the plane.

Edinburgh’s version of the Sistine Chapel is this former church, with an interior covered in paintings done by one woman over the course of nearly a decade.

Inside this cathedral is a shoulder bone belonging to the Patron Saint of Scotland.

An ancient stone with mysterious origins stands in a residential neighborhood.

Once designed as a natural history museum, this building is now home to a massive art gallery.

This tablet indicates where the tragic monarch returned to begin her tumultuous downfall.

This extinct volcano rises above Edinburgh and is special for its panoramic views over the city.

Scotland's first Masonic lodge may also be the oldest in the world.

Edinburgh's oldest statue hides within a parking lot behind the city's iconic cathedral.

This was once a hall in which a 16th-century royal banquet was hosted by King James VI of Scotland.

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

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

It's a mystery how these curious columns wound up in an Edinburgh suburb.

This stately bank building hides a spectacular star-studded ceiling.

This extraordinary Viking artifact has traveled throughout the city.

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.