The castle that provided the setting for much of 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' is now a pilgrimage site for fans.

A remarkable feat of Victorian engineering across the Firth of Forth.

One of the first monuments dedicated to the accomplishments of the great Vice Admiral, Horatio Nelson.

These formal gardens were designed to be admired from the vantage point of the castle.

This city square dates back to the Scottish Enlightenment and was home to some of Scotland's brightest minds.

These wooden pipes were crucial to providing water to Medieval Edinburgh.

Looking strangely like Rome's Colosseum, this unfinished tower has dominated the skyline for over 100 years.

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

Vibrant paintings stretch across 600 feet of derelict railway.

From here, the loch appears to take the shape of mainland Scotland.

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

The colorful stairs are made with marble from the world's major quarries.

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

The building where Mary, Queen of Scots was said to have bathed in white wine.

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

This stately monument has been wearing a traffic cone hat for decades much to the delight of the locals.

This alley off Edinburgh's Royal Mile contains remnants of the city's seedier history.

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

Protecting the dead from opportunistic body snatchers.

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

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

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

Largest lake in Great Britain measured by surface area.

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