Protecting the dead from opportunistic body snatchers.

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

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

The taxidermy remains of the first mammal ever cloned from an adult cell are on display in Edinburgh.

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

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

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

This enchanting Victorian estate was home to the world's first hydroelectric power generator.

This enormous secondhand bookstore inside a Victorian train station sparked the "Keep Calm and Carry On" craze.

The sign at the garden gate reads: "These Plants Can Kill."

This iconic 1,000-year-old medieval castle is a favorite of the film industry, most notably as the location for Hogwarts in Harry Potter.

This 13th century castle is chock full of ghosts and impossibly rare cows.

The medieval-looking hammer beam teak roof may be a Victorian vanity, but it's still absolutely magnificent.

Twice a day this ancient path disappears with the tides, leaving the Holy Island of Lindisfarne out to sea.