Architecture in Edinburgh

A never-finished memorial to the heroes of the Napoleonic War has become "Scotland's Folly."

Even though some of the buildings date back to the Victorian era, this research institute is still involved in cutting-edge astronomy research.

The lasting remains of a bygone era of open-air meat markets.

A rare remnant of an exposition that took place nearby at the end of the 19th-century.

A roadway designed for a visiting monarch.

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

A former medieval fortress, now home to Edinburgh Napier University, contains a rather risqué work of art.

Scotland's first Masonic lodge may also be the oldest in the world.

A rare and unique example of an 18th-century door latch calls this restaurant home.

The remnants of a facade from a 19th-century market stall emporium.

These sculptures of various animals adorn the building that houses one of the capital's least known museums.

The building where Mary, Queen of Scots was said to have bathed in white wine.

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

This stately bank building hides a spectacular star-studded ceiling.

This unassuming shed was the stage for a monumental event in British history.

The bell that once tolled atop a lost Edinburgh gate now hangs for all to see.