Sprawled across the Great Hall ceiling are various constellations and images relating to the zodiac.

An artist's whimsical transformation of everyday objects.

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

Come for the oysters, stay for the priceless art honoring inventors across history and Scotland's favorite outdoor sports.

Every birth, death, and marriage is recorded in these color-coded leather-bound books.

The dance of this huge clock is a magnificent and eerie commentary on good and evil in the history of humankind.

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

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

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

Protecting the dead from opportunistic body snatchers.

The 16th-century church has the only stained glass windows that survived the Scottish Reformation intact.

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

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

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

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

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

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

This popular square's history as the former site of a church is right beneath your feet.

A century-old tradition has culminated in a small but singular collection of feline effigies.

This sculpture marks the spot where one of the greatest Roman rulers was proclaimed emperor.

This medieval church is not only notable for its architecture, but also its connection with LGBTQ+ history.

This network of narrow, medieval passages has the most delightful name.

Follow the original medieval paths that wind through this intriguing section of the city.

One of the shortest streets in York has an especially odd name.