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

This monument is dedicated to a young boy who survived a disaster that forced Edinburgh to reevaluate its building codes.

Brass bricks outline the locations of Edinburgh's lost, lively market stalls.

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

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

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.

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

A sweet symbol marks the place where torturous executions were once carried out.

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

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

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

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

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

One of Edinburgh's oldest pubs hides a 19th-century skittles alley in the back.

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

Remnants of the 16th-century defensive wall still stand unassumingly within Edinburgh.

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

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

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

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

Protecting the dead from opportunistic body snatchers.

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

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