This repurposed church offers a more literal way to get closer to the heavens.

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

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

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

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

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

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

This king penguin is a knighted brigadier of the Norwegian Army.

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

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

Overlooked by many, the two famous Scottish warriors guard the main gate of Edinburgh Castle.

A secret garden in a picturesque Edinburgh village has inspired artists for centuries.

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

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

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

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.

A castle from the Holy Roman Empire that hosts traveling youth... in its stables.

This abandoned coliseum was intended to be a grand Nazi rallying ground before it was halted at the end of the war.