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

A beautiful Greco-Roman structure houses a well once believed to have healing powers.

A free public golf course hides in plain sight in the heart of Scotland’s capital.

This historic pub has maintained much of its 1906 decor, including a small sequestered room for women, where orders were slipped through a tiny window.

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

The remnants of a facade from a 19th-century market stall emporium.

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

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

A collection of unique objects showcasing the university’s achievements in the medical field.

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.

These tiny effigies are believed to represent victims of Edinburgh’s notorious Anatomy Murders.

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

The dance of this huge clock is a magnificent and eerie commentary on good and evil in the history of humankind.

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

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

This sculpture of disembodied body parts forms a poignant memory of the horrors of World War II.

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

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

Neon artworks light up this dark Edinburgh tunnel.

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

The U.K.'s first underground railway line is now a lively thoroughfare for runners and cyclists.

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

The last remaining bottle-shaped kilns in Scotland stand alone in an Edinburgh suburb.