A roadway designed for a visiting monarch.

This obscure walkway links Edinburgh’s Old Town with one of the city's prime vantage points.

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

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

The location of a citizen uprising that led to a gruesome act of mob justice.

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

Dedicated to the Father of the British Fire Service.

Erected in memory of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, who was born close to this spot, this statue commemorates the author and his famous detective.

Poetic, metallic giraffes adorn a square off an Edinburgh thoroughfare.

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

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

Protecting the dead from opportunistic body snatchers.

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

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

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

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

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

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

A quartet of brightly colored mythical beasts stand sentry at this gateway.

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

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

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

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

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