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

The 16th-century church has the only stained glass windows that survived the Scottish Reformation intact.

This enchanting hill is home to fairy lore and a sinister local mystery.

This stately monument has been wearing a traffic cone hat for decades much to the delight of the locals.

Displaced highlanders would take shelter from the wet Scottish climate under the large walled bridge at Glasgow Central Station.

This historic timepiece was a popular meeting place for romantic rendezvous in the 1960s.

This sculpture of disembodied body parts forms a poignant memory of the horrors of World War II.

This sculpture commemorates Edinburgh's sister city and their respective celebrity dogs.

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

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

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

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

Edinburgh's oldest statue hides within a parking lot behind the city's iconic cathedral.

Protecting the dead from opportunistic body snatchers.

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

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

Possibly the world's smallest museum is home to one exhibit that sheds light on the capital city's dark criminal history.

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

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

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

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

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

Kay Andrews's recipe was so good, her family immortalized it in stone.

Step into the cool deep past and unknown future of who begat who.