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

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

Sprawled across the Great Hall ceiling are various constellations and images relating to the zodiac.

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

This 16th-century house tells the city's history through old artifacts and quirky tales.

A beautiful Greco-Roman structure houses a well once believed to have healing powers.

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

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

These tiny effigies are believed to represent victims of Edinburgh’s notorious Anatomy Murders.

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

Ruined 11th century abbey built by King David I in Edinburgh, Scotland.

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.

This churchyard arbor is surrounded by hundreds of gravestones placed there by author Thomas Hardy.

Explore the history of mining in this museum, or in a real mine from the 1920s.

Presented to the city in 1910 for public use, these brass markers show varying lengths.

This public lavatory is home to a mini museum that explores toilets through time.

One of the town's most famous residents, holding one of his most famous creations.

This sculpture is an homage to one of the most important Jewish women in medieval England.

The niches over the western entrance of Westminster Abbey honor individuals from the 20th century who gave their lives for their Christian beliefs.

One of the oldest Rolls-Royce automobiles in existence, this vehicle was once driven by Henry Royce himself.

After public executions took place at this location, attendants would also attend a local horse race.

With a history stretching back to the 16th century, this pub has a few stories to tell.

This unique sculpture of a steelworker is hidden amid the trees of Sheffield.