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

This bronze statue was erected to honor a small Scottish town's beloved stray cat.

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

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

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

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

The fountain marks the area where hundreds of accused witches were burned at the stake.

This king penguin is a knighted brigadier of the Norwegian Army.

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

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

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

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

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

This modern castle sat empty for decades before a fire inspired its builders to complete its luxury halls.

A 70,000-square-foot institution dedicated to a very literal, creationist perspective on the Book of Genesis.

After a water tower painting was accused of being an ad, a simple fix was made that gave the city a motto.

This bare tree might not have leaves but it is constantly clothed in festive decorations left by mysterious local benefactors.

Twenty-eight years after this local landmark was washed ashore by hurricane Hugo, it was washed away by hurricane Irma.

The world's longest known cave system.

Unique tower has outlasted a takeover of the company.