A stone monument acknowledging Scotland's right to have a separate Parliament from the one in Westminster.

A never-finished memorial to the heroes of the Napoleonic War has become "Scotland's Folly."

A roadway designed for a visiting monarch.

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

The location of a citizen uprising that led to a gruesome act of mob justice.

Many of Edinburgh's more unsavory characters spent their final days behind this door while awaiting their executions.

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

A rare memorial paying homage to an altruistic woman from the 19th-century.

This obscure walkway links Edinburgh’s Old Town with one of the city's prime vantage points.

This mundane post marks the old location of the city's main postal hub.

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

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

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

A miniature of a lighthouse acts as a beacon for what transpires inside this location.

This painting of a beloved dog will be on display at the Scottish National Gallery at long as the museum exists.

A bronze statue of a low three-legged seat commemorates a piece of furniture that started a riot.

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

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

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

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

Protecting the dead from opportunistic body snatchers.

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

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

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