A British plaque explains that a house was built using the spoils of the first international golf bet.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A church that bred legends, and served as an inspiration for the Da Vinci Code.

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

This Scottish manor house is a lush relic from the life of a literary great.