This small museum in a 17th-century building honors three iconic Scottish writers.

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

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.

Dedicated to the Father of the British Fire Service.

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

The location of a citizen uprising that led to a gruesome act of mob justice.

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

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

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

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

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

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

A miniature of a lighthouse acts as a beacon for what transpires inside this location.

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

This painting of a beloved dog will be on display at the Scottish National Gallery at long as the museum exists.

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

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

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

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

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

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

Kings Cross Station pays tribute to its role in Britain's best-selling book series.

Shop at the 200-year-old store where Julia Child stocked up on copper cookware.