A series of three shiny letters mark the boundary of an old refuge for those being pursued by debt collectors.

The dance of this huge clock is a magnificent and eerie commentary on good and evil in the history of humankind.

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

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

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

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

This extraordinary Viking artifact has traveled throughout the city.

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

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

Protecting the dead from opportunistic body snatchers.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A small collection of objects of a bygone era hide in plain view.

A brother statue swap has adorned this building's facade for centuries.

A unique art installation located on what was once considered the widest railway bridge in the world.

This neon sign is an homage to an Alfred Hitchcock film.