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

A church that bred legends, and served as an inspiration for the Da Vinci Code.

A pair of stones embedded in an Edinburgh street memorialize one of the city's last public hangings.

An American ghost town hides along a side street in Scotland's capital.

This ordinary-looking rock may have played an important role in a 16th-century Scottish battle.

This historic pub has maintained much of its 1906 decor, including a small sequestered room for women, where orders were slipped through a tiny window.

This modern work of art was a refreshing addition to one of the oldest theatres in the city.

These wooden pipes were crucial to providing water to Medieval Edinburgh.

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

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

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

A rare and unique example of an 18th-century door latch calls this restaurant home.

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

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

The world’s first museum dedicated to the history of childhood opened in Edinburgh in 1955.

This otherwise ordinary close on the Royal Mile constituted the end of the world for Edinburgh’s poorest residents.

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

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

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.

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

This Indianapolis landmark offers a secret panoramic view of the city. 

Controversial tribute to the heavyweight champion boxer who grew up in Detroit.

One of the largest crucifixes in the world stands 55 feet tall in a secluded, wooded area of northern Michigan.