Places amandajane Wants to Go

An artistic interpretation of the history of a Scottish park, combining poetry with anthropomorphic animals.

Poetic, metallic giraffes adorn a square off an Edinburgh thoroughfare.

A magician and his beloved, pampered canine were buried together, within days of each other, due to a tragic twist of fate.

One of Edinburgh's most popular works of street art is located well off the beaten path.

This extinct volcano rises above Edinburgh and is special for its panoramic views over the city.

The dance of this huge clock is a magnificent and eerie commentary on good and evil in the history of humankind.

This stack of stones honors a murdered 18th-century woman.

Neon artworks light up this dark Edinburgh tunnel.

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

It's a mystery how these curious columns wound up in an Edinburgh suburb.

An artist's whimsical transformation of everyday objects.

This repurposed church offers a more literal way to get closer to the heavens.

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

The healing properties of this well attracted royals and commoners throughout the Middle Ages.

This extraordinary Viking artifact has traveled throughout the city.

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

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

This former train tunnel is filled with lines from a poem crafted by Robert Louis Stevenson.

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

Enter this small nook and you'll be surrounded by 360 degrees of street art.

The U.K.'s first underground railway line is now a lively thoroughfare for runners and cyclists.

This king penguin is a knighted brigadier of the Norwegian Army.

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

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