The main residence of the Erskine family and the hereditary keeper of the nearby royal Stirling Castle.

This pyramid is dedicated to all those who suffered martyrdom for civil and religious liberty in Scotland.

A striking glass tribute to two sisters who suffered during Scotland's "Killing Time."

A grave marker depicting a body snatching tableau on a 19th-century tombstone.

Hidden in this modern shopping center is a relic of 16th-century capital punishment.

A distinctive building that incorporates a mythical beast into its architecture.

A bronze statue of a low three-legged seat commemorates a piece of furniture that started a riot.

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

This early version of the guillotine was used to execute the man responsible for its construction.

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

Sprawled across the Great Hall ceiling are various constellations and images relating to the zodiac.

An artist's whimsical transformation of everyday objects.

A roadway designed for a visiting monarch.

Come for the oysters, stay for the priceless art honoring inventors across history and Scotland's favorite outdoor sports.

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

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

A stone monument acknowledging Scotland's right to have a separate Parliament from the one in Westminster.

Dedicated to the Father of the British Fire Service.

A beautiful Greco-Roman structure houses a well once believed to have healing powers.

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

This sculpture commemorates Edinburgh's sister city and their respective celebrity dogs.

This sculpture of disembodied body parts forms a poignant memory of the horrors of World War II.

One of only three examples of a stained glass window manufactured by the Tiffany Company in Scotland.

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