All Places in Edinburgh

This 17th-century street hidden beneath Edinburgh was once a breeding ground for the black death.

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

Ruined 11th century abbey built by King David I in Edinburgh, Scotland.

One of the oldest scientific gardens in Britain, containing more than 13,302 plant species in its core collection.

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

Near the former site of numerous witch burnings, this lavish Edinburgh mainstay pays homage to Scotland's brutal history.

These tiny effigies are believed to represent victims of Edinburgh’s notorious Anatomy Murders.

A 18th century graveyard and its astonishing cortege of macabre iconography.

Accessible only at low tide, the deserted island is dotted with World War II ruins.

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

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

This historic pub has maintained much of its 1906 decor, including a small sequestered room for women, where orders were slipped through a tiny window.

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

A beautiful Greco-Roman structure houses a well once believed to have healing powers.

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

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