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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Protecting the dead from opportunistic body snatchers.

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

One of Edinburgh's oldest pubs hides a 19th-century skittles alley in the back.

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

An optical Illusion once believed to be an electrical phenomenon.

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

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

The 400-year-old remains of the samurai invasion of Korea.