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.

A rare and unique example of an 18th-century door latch calls this restaurant home.

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

This historic timepiece was a popular meeting place for romantic rendezvous in the 1960s.

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

This statue stands as a message against the ills of Apartheid.

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

Another entry into the world of Edinburgh's pop-up artworks.

A multi-storied painting that depicts the area's rich and diverse maritime history.

This repurposed church offers a more literal way to get closer to the heavens.

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

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

An artist's whimsical transformation of everyday objects.

A roadway designed for a visiting monarch.

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

A poetic monument to the Scottish Parliament.

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

This cannonball embedded in the side of an Edinburgh house once served a surprisingly pedestrian purpose.

A quartet of brightly colored mythical beasts stand sentry at this gateway.

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

In memory of the assassinated, now-canonized Salvadoran archbishop who is the namesake of nearby Romero Place.

The largest timber structure in Europe.