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

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

A weird and wonderful collection of items that pique curiosity and haunt nightmares.

A remarkable feat of Victorian engineering across the Firth of Forth.

The highest peak in the United Kingdom has a history of physics, specters, and a pilgrimage of strange objects.

A miniature of a lighthouse acts as a beacon for what transpires inside this location.

This historic timepiece was a popular meeting place for romantic rendezvous in the 1960s.

The second-highest train station in Europe.

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

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

Now home to a drinking establishment, this building has a macabre history.

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

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

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

This monument is dedicated to a young boy who survived a disaster that forced Edinburgh to reevaluate its building codes.

17th century streets hidden under Edinburgh were once a breeding ground for the black death.

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

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

A quartet of brightly colored mythical beasts stand sentry at this gateway.

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.

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

The video game-themed street art first popped up in the French city.