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

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

A labyrinthine network of chambers with a storied past hides below Edinburgh's South Bridge.

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

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

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

360° views of the city plus five floors of optical illusions and hands-on science.

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

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

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

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

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

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

The fountain marks the area where hundreds of accused witches were burned at the stake.

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

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

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

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

Scotland's oldest purpose-built concert hall houses an incredible collection of ornate, centuries-old keyboards.

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

This century-old grotesque has a mysterious history and may not actually be a rabbit.

This churchyard arbor is surrounded by hundreds of gravestones placed there by author Thomas Hardy.

This 1920s Dutch barge is now a floating bookstore.

A giant scrawl on the skyline of south London.