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

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

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

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

This early version of the guillotine was used to execute the man responsible for its construction.

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

This Roman relic was discovered in Scotland by a mudlarking ferryman.

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

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

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

The bell that once tolled atop a lost Edinburgh gate now hangs for all to see.

A series of three shiny letters mark the boundary of an old refuge for those being pursued by debt collectors.

A sculpture in a secluded garden honors one of Edinburgh's most innovative thinkers and city planners.

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

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

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

Brass bricks outline the locations of Edinburgh's lost, lively market stalls.

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

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

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

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

A labyrinthine network of chambers with a storied past hides below Edinburgh's South Bridge.

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

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