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

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

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

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

The Scottish Reformation leader's grave was paved over and is now a parking lot.

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

This repurposed church offers a more literal way to get closer to the heavens.

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

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

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

Overlooking the burial ground is a tower designed to prevent thieves from snatching the recently deceased.

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

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

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

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

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

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

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

Near the former site of numerous witch burnings, this lavish Edinburgh mainstay pays homage to Scotland's brutal history.

A 18th century graveyard and its astonishing cortege of macabre iconography.

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

This 16th-century close preserves an unusual piece of Edinburgh's transportation history.

This extensive collection covers thousands of years of Polish military history.

This sprawling Belgian fort was once thought of as impenetrable but now it is simply an abandoned relic.