Small sculpted heads of prominent phrenologists mark the outside of their former headquarters.

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

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

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

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.

The 16th-century church has the only stained glass windows that survived the Scottish Reformation intact.

Protecting the dead from opportunistic body snatchers.

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

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

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

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

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

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

360° views of the city plus five floors of optical illusions and hands-on science.

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

This cannonball embedded in the side of an Edinburgh house once served a surprisingly pedestrian purpose.

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

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

The lasting remains of a bygone era of open-air meat markets.

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

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

Though this bridge was originally built in the 12th century, only one of its 10 arches dates back that far.

The oldest restaurant in the world is this old-world Spanish eatery, still known for its suckling pig.