An ornate "graveyard" for some of the country's forlorn building relics.

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

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

An amazing model of a whale's jaw bone pays homage to the region's seafaring traditions.

The one-time stronghold of the noble Douglas family, now home to ghost sightings and nesting birds.

This tiny island is home to the world's largest colony of Northern gannets.

This iconic 1,000-year-old medieval castle is a favorite of the film industry, most notably as the location for Hogwarts in Harry Potter.

Journey through this open museum where even employees remain true to period.

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

This small museum in a 17th-century building honors three iconic Scottish writers.

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

This sculpture marks the spot where one of the greatest Roman rulers was proclaimed emperor.

Huge winged monument in the United Kingdom.

This century-old grotesque has a mysterious history and may not actually be a rabbit.