Places Augie Wants to Go

Edinburgh’s version of the Sistine Chapel is this former church, with an interior covered in paintings done by one woman over the course of nearly a decade.

Another entry into the world of Edinburgh's pop-up artworks.

An iconic red telephone box turned tiny art gallery.

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

An artist's whimsical transformation of everyday objects.

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

Neon artworks light up this dark Edinburgh tunnel.

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

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

A succession of eerily contemplative iron figures lead from a Scottish museum to the sea.

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

This alley off Edinburgh's Royal Mile contains remnants of the city's seedier history.

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

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

These steps offer a breathtaking view of one of Europe's most besieged fortresses.

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

A secret garden in a picturesque Edinburgh village has inspired artists for centuries.

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

A statue in the heart of Edinburgh honors a bear that served in the Polish military during World War II.

This 16th-century house tells the city's history through old artifacts and quirky tales.

Now home to a drinking establishment, this building has a macabre history.

A verdant 17th-century-style garden hidden along Edinburgh’s Royal Mile.

An American ghost town hides along a side street in Scotland's capital.

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