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

This cannonball embedded in the side of an Edinburgh house once served a surprisingly pedestrian purpose.

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

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

Where Agatha Christie mysteriously disappeared in 1926.

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

Overlooked by many, the two famous Scottish warriors guard the main gate of Edinburgh Castle.

A sculpture in a secluded garden honors one of Edinburgh's most innovative thinkers and city planners.

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

The most loyal of little dogs, or a Victorian era publicity stunt?

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

A six-ton wedding present for the King of the Scots.

This mundane post marks the old location of the city's main postal hub.

Protecting the dead from opportunistic body snatchers.

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

Visit the remains of a notorious Victorian-era correctional facility.

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

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

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

A roadway designed for a visiting monarch.

A distinctive building that incorporates a mythical beast into its architecture.

This sculpture marks the spot where one of the greatest Roman rulers was proclaimed emperor.

A shrine to one of England's female saints in what is believed to be her former home.

This network of narrow, medieval passages has the most delightful name.