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

The location of the Bridge of Death and the Gorge of Eternal Peril in "Monty Python and the Holy Grail."

This volcanic plug boasts the longest recorded history of any Scottish stronghold.

Protecting the dead from opportunistic body snatchers.

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

Now home to a drinking establishment, this building has a macabre history.

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

Largest lake in Great Britain measured by surface area.

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

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

The heads of two giant mythological water horses honor Scotland's horselord past.

A church that bred legends, and served as an inspiration for the Da Vinci Code.

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

Now famous as the "Harry Potter bridge," this impressive concrete viaduct has long been an icon in its own right.

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

"Respectful to the dead, safe and sanitary to the living, dedicated to the Genius of Memory..."

360° views of the city plus five floors of optical illusions and hands-on science.

The most iconic structure in Scotland has been home to bishops, colonels, and Sean Connery characters.

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.

A merchant court dedicated to the fictitious King Arthur is heavily adorned with bizarre Renaissance art.

A huge wooden clock that is so beautiful its creator was forcibly blinded.

This contemplative sculpture made out of old machine parts is meant to be the first in a series of sculptures around the world.

The original home of the Lego has a huge amusement park dedicated to the iconic plastic toy.