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

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

This Scottish graveyard is the final resting place of the man who inspired the character Ebenezer Scrooge.

Overlooking the burial ground is a tower designed to prevent thieves from snatching the recently deceased.

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

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

The world’s first museum dedicated to the history of childhood opened in Edinburgh in 1955.

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.

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.

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

A book bound in the skin of an infamous criminal, along with countless other specimens.

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

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

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

Surreal giant face-pillars welcome visitors from across the globe to this hotel.

This futuristic-looking museum was built for the centennial of Japan's most innovative toilet.