The bell that once tolled atop a lost Edinburgh gate now hangs for all to see.

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

The world’s first museum dedicated to the history of childhood opened in Edinburgh in 1955.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

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

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

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

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.

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

This 17th-century street hidden beneath Edinburgh was once a breeding ground for the black death.

Dedicated to the Father of the British Fire Service.

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

This was once a hall in which a 16th-century royal banquet was hosted by King James VI of Scotland.

360° views of the city plus five floors of optical illusions and hands-on science.

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