A former medieval fortress, now home to Edinburgh Napier University, contains a rather risqué work of art.

This statue stands as a message against the ills of Apartheid.

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

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

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

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

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

This small sculpture honors a shuttered bookshop that was the site of a fiery act of protest.

A book bound in the skin of an infamous criminal, along with countless other specimens.

This Roman relic was discovered in Scotland by a mudlarking ferryman.

There are plenty of wonderful panoramic vistas in Edinburgh, but not many are hidden smack in the middle of the Old Town.

These tiny effigies are believed to represent victims of Edinburgh’s notorious Anatomy Murders.

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

Protecting the dead from opportunistic body snatchers.

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

A rare example of one of the world's first printed books

A miniature of a lighthouse acts as a beacon for what transpires inside this location.

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

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

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

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

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

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

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