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

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

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

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

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

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

Protecting the dead from opportunistic body snatchers.

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

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

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

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

This early version of the guillotine was used to execute the man responsible for its construction.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brass bricks outline the locations of Edinburgh's lost, lively market stalls.

A snapshot of Scottish folklore and magical heritage.

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

A roadway designed for a visiting monarch.

A 18th century graveyard and its astonishing cortege of macabre iconography.

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