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

Protecting the dead from opportunistic body snatchers.

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

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

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

A quartet of brightly colored mythical beasts stand sentry at this gateway.

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

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

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

Scotland's oldest purpose-built concert hall houses an incredible collection of ornate, centuries-old keyboards.

Dedicated to the Father of the British Fire Service.

This unusual statue overlooking the Royal Mile has an interesting backstory.

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

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

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

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

The bell that once tolled atop a lost Edinburgh gate now hangs for all to see.

A sculpture in a secluded garden honors one of Edinburgh's most innovative thinkers and city planners.

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

This 15th-century structure had a long, tortuous journey to its current location.

This Scottish graveyard is the final resting place of the man who inspired the character Ebenezer Scrooge.

Where, exactly, the great aviator completed her transatlantic flight has caused some trouble in Wales.

Several land speed world records were shattered at this Welsh beach.

The lighthouse is on a island which is connected to another island, which is connected to another island, which is connected to one of the largest islands in the world.