A bizarre stone beast lurks on the beach of a popular tourist island.

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

This Scottish graveyard is the final resting place of the man who inspired the character Ebenezer Scrooge.

These steps offer a breathtaking view of one of Europe's most besieged fortresses.

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

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

Once home to a Scottish baronet, this 18th-century historic house doubles as a legendary art space.

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

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

Overlooking the burial ground is a tower designed to prevent thieves from snatching the recently deceased.

This tiny island is home to the world's largest colony of Northern gannets.

One of Edinburgh's oldest pubs hides a 19th-century skittles alley in the back.

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

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

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

The U.K.'s first underground railway line is now a lively thoroughfare for runners and cyclists.

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

Anonymously sculpted and donated, these sculptures made from poetry books and pages are sprinkled around the city.

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

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

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

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

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

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