Places anethompson Wants to Go

A collection of unique objects showcasing the university’s achievements in the medical field.

This city square dates back to the Scottish Enlightenment and was home to some of Scotland's brightest minds.

The location of a citizen uprising that led to a gruesome act of mob justice.

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

If you fly into Edinburgh Airport, it's possible to spot this prehistoric site without even getting off the plane.

A roadway designed for a visiting monarch.

Erected in memory of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, who was born close to this spot, this statue commemorates the author and his famous detective.

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

A multi-storied painting that depicts the area's rich and diverse maritime history.

This painting of a beloved dog will be on display at the Scottish National Gallery at long as the museum exists.

Designed to illustrate two parts of the human psyche.

This modern work of art was a refreshing addition to one of the oldest theatres in the city.

A poetic monument to the Scottish Parliament.

This grave marks one of few bodies retrieved from the disastrous Franklin Arctic expedition.

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

A building-sized painting of the renowned 19th-century American abolitionist.

On the outskirts of Edinburgh, a trio of topiary created by one man over the course of more than 20 years.

These wooden pipes were crucial to providing water to Medieval Edinburgh.

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

A public art piece that barely gets recognized, but then that might be the point.

An ancient stone with mysterious origins stands in a residential neighborhood.

A quartet of brightly colored mythical beasts stand sentry at this gateway.

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

The artwork mysteriously appeared within an Edinburgh cemetery.