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

This charming old building's loose connection with the Scottish Reformer is what saved it from demolition after it split apart.

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

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

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

This obscure walkway links Edinburgh’s Old Town with one of the city's prime vantage points.

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

A verdant 17th-century-style garden hidden along Edinburgh’s Royal Mile.

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

This 16th-century house tells the city's history through old artifacts and quirky tales.

Remnants of the 16th-century defensive wall still stand unassumingly within Edinburgh.

This otherwise ordinary close on the Royal Mile constituted the end of the world for Edinburgh’s poorest residents.

This historic pub has maintained much of its 1906 decor, including a small sequestered room for women, where orders were slipped through a tiny window.

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

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

The mysterious megaliths have enchanted and intrigued visitors for thousands of years.

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

The heads of two giant mythological water horses honor Scotland's horselord past.

Now famous as the "Harry Potter bridge," this impressive concrete viaduct has long been an icon in its own right.

Spend the night in this formerly abandoned traditional Scottish village.

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

One of the world's tallest statues is also one of its most hated.

The gorgeous entrances into the city's underbelly look more like grand halls than subway stops.

This unique building in the main square stands out among the city's typically Baroque architecture.