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

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

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

Once designed as a natural history museum, this building is now home to a massive art gallery.

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

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

One of only three examples of a stained glass window manufactured by the Tiffany Company in Scotland.

This sculpture commemorates Edinburgh's sister city and their respective celebrity dogs.

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

The oldest floral clock in the world still functions today.

Come for the oysters, stay for the priceless art honoring inventors across history and Scotland's favorite outdoor sports.

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

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

This picturesque archeological site looks like it was pulled straight from a fantasy novel.

This former chapel resides on an island connected to the mainland by one of Shetland's iconic beachy tombolos.

This memorial celebrates the legacy of the British-Norwegian resistance movement during World War II.

Across the islands, baked goods, sauces, and much more are for sale 24/7.

This audio art installation pays tribute to the weather and unique linguistic history of the archipelago.

Legend has it that a Dutch fisherman lost control of his Shetland pony and tumbled from this cliff.

This public library still showcases its former life as a 19th-century church.

The unexpected mascot of Shetland's capital.

An artist's whimsical transformation of everyday objects.

A public art installation with a nautical themed poem, enhances this pedestrian street.

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