This sculpture of disembodied body parts forms a poignant memory of the horrors of World War II.

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

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

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

A former telephone box found new life as a photo booth and charity fundraiser.

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

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

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

This was once a hall in which a 16th-century royal banquet was hosted by King James VI of Scotland.

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

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

This extinct volcano rises above Edinburgh and is special for its panoramic views over the city.

A library where thousands of books explain how to avoid another Great Recession.

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

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

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.

Summer in Scotland begins with a spectacularly wild and colorful event rooted in ancient pagan traditions.

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

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

The remnants of a facade from a 19th-century market stall emporium.

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

The dance of this huge clock is a magnificent and eerie commentary on good and evil in the history of humankind.

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