This unusual statue overlooking the Royal Mile has an interesting backstory.

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

A series of three shiny letters mark the boundary of an old refuge for those being pursued by debt collectors.

Many of Edinburgh's more unsavory characters spent their final days behind this door while awaiting their executions.

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

An iconic red telephone box turned tiny art gallery.

The oldest house in Glasgow is now a museum dedicated to the city's medieval history.

Neon artworks light up this dark Edinburgh tunnel.

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

Glasgow’s piece of the patron saint of love.

A giant pineapple, a symbol of hospitality, and an amazing vacation rental option.

One of Scotland's most important modern structures, it just made the '100 Most Endangered Sites' list.

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

Largest lake in Great Britain measured by surface area.

A 200-year-old collection of oddities and medical paraphernalia.

This modern labyrinth lies in the shadow of a ruined medieval castle.

This 16th-century house tells the city's history through old artifacts and quirky tales.

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

Come for the oysters, stay for the priceless art honoring inventors across history and Scotland's favorite outdoor sports.

There are plenty of wonderful panoramic vistas in Edinburgh, but not many are hidden smack in the middle of the Old Town.

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

Built in the 16th century, the tower is now in ruins.

A strange rock with a sinister reputation lurks within the crimson waters of this Scottish glen.

Now in ruins, this castle stood for centuries and saw a number of gruesome events.