This Scottish museum is the only one in the world to focus not on one religion but all of them.

In the depths of Glasgow Cathedral's crypt, one pillar stands out from all others.

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

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

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

Protecting the dead from opportunistic body snatchers.

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

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

Edinburgh's oldest statue hides within a parking lot behind the city's iconic cathedral.

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

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

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

This 16th-century close preserves an unusual piece of Edinburgh's transportation history.

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

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

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

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

Sprawled across the Great Hall ceiling are various constellations and images relating to the zodiac.

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.

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

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