Places jesadair Wants to Go

These 20-foot jaw bones honor a time when the leviathan bones were a sign that whalers survived the hunt.

The view that inspired the scenes of Dracula's first landing in England.

The curious and tiny collection contains some very odd objects.

The gloomy ruins that inspired Bram Stoker to bring Dracula to life.

A collection of unique objects showcasing the university’s achievements in the medical field.

If you fly into Edinburgh Airport, it's possible to spot this prehistoric site without even getting off the plane.

This painting of a beloved dog will be on display at the Scottish National Gallery at long as the museum exists.

The 20th-century chapel’s intricate woodwork includes amazing details, most notably angels playing bagpipes.

This stately bank building hides a spectacular star-studded ceiling.

This extraordinary Viking artifact has traveled throughout the city.

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

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

Protecting the dead from opportunistic body snatchers.

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

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.

One of the oldest scientific gardens in Britain, containing more than 13,302 plant species in its core collection.

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.

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

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

There are plenty of wonderful panoramic vistas in Edinburgh, but not many are hidden smack in the middle of the Old Town.

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

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