Places Anglophilia Wants to Go

Even though some of the buildings date back to the Victorian era, this research institute is still involved in cutting-edge astronomy research.

An ancient stone with mysterious origins stands in a residential neighborhood.

A shiny sculpture celebrating the mighty mollusk.

These trenches were used to train the Scottish military for life on the frontlines of World War I.

These sculptures of various animals adorn the building that houses one of the capital's least known museums.

This severely painted building has a twisted connection to the witch hunts of the 1640s.

A remnant of the Roman army's presence on the coast of Scotland.

Scotland's first Masonic lodge may also be the oldest in the world.

An artistic interpretation of the history of a Scottish park, combining poetry with anthropomorphic animals.

One of Edinburgh's most popular works of street art is located well off the beaten path.

This was once a hall in which a 16th-century royal banquet was hosted by King James VI of Scotland.

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

Nestled among the living residents is the final resting place of an apothecary plague victim.

A former telephone box found new life as a photo booth and charity fundraiser.

It's a mystery how these curious columns wound up in an Edinburgh suburb.

This stately bank building hides a spectacular star-studded ceiling.

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

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

This extraordinary Viking artifact has traveled throughout the city.

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

A secret garden in a picturesque Edinburgh village has inspired artists for centuries.

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

A verdant 17th-century-style garden hidden along Edinburgh’s Royal Mile.

A labyrinthine network of chambers with a storied past hides below Edinburgh's South Bridge.