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

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

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

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?

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

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

An artist's whimsical transformation of everyday objects.

This extinct volcano rises above Edinburgh and is special for its panoramic views over the city.

Another entry into the world of Edinburgh's pop-up artworks.

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

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

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

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

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

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

A poetic monument to the Scottish Parliament.

This sculpture of disembodied body parts forms a poignant memory of the horrors of World War II.

This mundane post marks the old location of the city's main postal hub.

This city square dates back to the Scottish Enlightenment and was home to some of Scotland's brightest minds.

A roadway designed for a visiting monarch.

This historic timepiece was a popular meeting place for romantic rendezvous in the 1960s.

A free public golf course hides in plain sight in the heart of Scotland’s capital.